To all those having trouble reaching a human at California Unemployment. I just ran across this video that gave me a shortcut to reach a human. Hope it helps! https://youtu.be/Ize0EkN4HDI
Thanks for asking this question! I was wondering the same thing when I saw "FAC" on my payment history. Katie is right - FAC stands for Federal Additional Compensation, which is the extra $300 weekly benefit that was provided during the pandemic. It should show up as a separate line item from your regular unemployment benefits. If you're not seeing it but think you should be eligible, you might want to call EDD to verify your claim status.
Thanks Connor! That's really helpful to know it shows as a separate line item. I was getting confused seeing both my regular benefit amount and then this additional FAC amount. It's good to know they break it out clearly so you can see exactly what you're getting from state vs federal programs. Really appreciate everyone explaining this - makes much more sense now!
Just wanted to add that FAC payments ended in September 2021, so if you're seeing this on older payment history, that's what it is. But if you're currently filing claims, you won't see FAC anymore since that federal program expired. The regular state unemployment benefits continue though. Hope this helps clarify the timeline for anyone looking at their payment history!
That's a really important clarification about the timeline, Amara! I was actually looking at some older payment records and was confused why I wasn't seeing FAC anymore on recent claims. Now I understand it was a temporary pandemic program that ended in September 2021. Thanks for adding that context - it helps explain why people might see it in their payment history but not on current claims.
This is such a helpful thread! I'm new to unemployment benefits and seeing all these different acronyms and payment types was really confusing me. It's great to know that FAC was the federal boost during COVID - I was worried I was missing out on something I should be getting. Really appreciate everyone taking the time to explain this clearly for those of us who are still figuring out how all this works!
Tom Maxon
I found a way to solve reaching a human at unemployment, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HFFYbDhLj0
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Katie Lopez
It’s same. It means federal additional compensation and it’s as same as pandemic payment $300 boost
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Elizabeth Pinedo
•Okay ty!
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Katie Lopez
•You’re welcome ☺️
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Tom Maxon
To all those having trouble reaching a human at California Unemployment. I just ran across this video that gave me a shortcut to reach a human. Hope it helps! https://youtu.be/Ize0EkN4HDI
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Connor Murphy
Thanks for asking this question! I was wondering the same thing when I saw "FAC" on my payment history. Katie is right - FAC stands for Federal Additional Compensation, which is the extra $300 weekly benefit that was provided during the pandemic. It should show up as a separate line item from your regular unemployment benefits. If you're not seeing it but think you should be eligible, you might want to call EDD to verify your claim status.
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Saleem Vaziri
•Thanks Connor! That's really helpful to know it shows as a separate line item. I was getting confused seeing both my regular benefit amount and then this additional FAC amount. It's good to know they break it out clearly so you can see exactly what you're getting from state vs federal programs. Really appreciate everyone explaining this - makes much more sense now!
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Amara Torres
Just wanted to add that FAC payments ended in September 2021, so if you're seeing this on older payment history, that's what it is. But if you're currently filing claims, you won't see FAC anymore since that federal program expired. The regular state unemployment benefits continue though. Hope this helps clarify the timeline for anyone looking at their payment history!
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Ava Martinez
•That's a really important clarification about the timeline, Amara! I was actually looking at some older payment records and was confused why I wasn't seeing FAC anymore on recent claims. Now I understand it was a temporary pandemic program that ended in September 2021. Thanks for adding that context - it helps explain why people might see it in their payment history but not on current claims.
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Victoria Brown
This is such a helpful thread! I'm new to unemployment benefits and seeing all these different acronyms and payment types was really confusing me. It's great to know that FAC was the federal boost during COVID - I was worried I was missing out on something I should be getting. Really appreciate everyone taking the time to explain this clearly for those of us who are still figuring out how all this works!
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