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Need help renewing EDD claim - any recent experiences or tips?
Hey everyone, I need to renew my unemployment claim and I'm not sure where to start. Has anyone gone through this process recently? I'm wondering if I should be expecting any notices or letters from the EDD about it. Any advice would be really appreciated!
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¿Vale la pena actualizar la suscripción de $20 a $40 para el desempleo? Necesito consejos
Hola a todos! Estoy tratando de abrir mi reclamo de desempleo y quería saber si alguien tiene experiencia actualizando su suscripción. Originalmente elegí la opción más barata, pero ahora estoy pensando en cambiar a la de $40. ¿Vale la pena? ¿Alguien lo ha hecho? Gracias por cualquier consejo!
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Yo diría que pruebes primero con la opción de $20. Si ves que tarda mucho, siempre puedes actualizar después. No pierdes nada por intentar primero la opción más económica.
Alguien sabe si hay alguna diferencia en el proceso dependiendo del estado en el que vives? Estoy en California y no sé si eso afecta en algo
Sip, cada estado tiene sus propias reglas y procesos. En Cali suele ser más lento por la cantidad de gente, así que la actualización podría valer más la pena ahí.
Laid off, now self-employed with newborn - Still eligible for SDI or PFL?
Hey everyone, I'm in a bit of a situation and could use some advice. I was laid off a couple years back and have been self-employed since then. Recently, my partner and I welcomed a newborn into our family. I'm wondering if I might still be eligible for SDI or paid family leave, given my employment history. Has anyone been through something similar or know how this works? Any insights would be really appreciated!
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have you considered setting up an LLC and paying yourself as an employee? might be a way to get back into the system for future benefits. just a thought 💭
Interesting idea! I'll have to look into the pros and cons of that. Thanks for the suggestion!
EDD eligibility review out of nowhere - still unemployed, what's going on?
I got a message about a potential eligibility issue for my unemployment benefits and received a conditional payment. I'm still unemployed and haven't had any changes to my status. Has anyone else dealt with this? What could be causing this review? I'm worried about losing my benefits.
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Pro tip: start a job search log if you haven't already. Sometimes these reviews are just to make sure you're actively looking for work. Having documentation ready can speed things up.
This! 💯 I keep a spreadsheet with dates, company names, and positions I've applied for. Saved my butt during a review.
How to reopen EDD claim after brief employment? Need advice ASAP!
Hey everyone, I need some advice. I worked for a few months after filing for unemployment, but now I'm out of work again. How do I go about reopening my claim? My last day of work was in late October. Any tips on what to say when I call?
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Malik Davis
Has anyone heard about the new bill they're trying to pass that might affect unemployment benefits? Wonder if that'll make the renewal process any easier (or harder 😩
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Isabella Santos
I heard something about that! Apparently, it's supposed to streamline the whole process. But knowing the government, who knows if it'll actually help 🙄
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StarStrider
Pro tip: If you're having trouble reaching someone at EDD, try calling right when they open. I usually have better luck getting through first thing in the morning.
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Ravi Gupta
What time do they open? Asking for a friend (jk its for me lol
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StarStrider
They open at 8am Pacific Time. Set your alarm and be ready to dial! ⏰
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