EDD: Certified for wrong weeks - How to fix?

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Ugh, been there done that. It's such a pain when you mess up the certification weeks. Have you tried calling EDD? They might be able to help you sort it out.

I found a way to actually get someone on the phone. I used this site's (claimyr.com) calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, waits for a live agent to pick up, then sends the call to my phone. It does cost $20, but it works. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/Ize0EkN4HDI

Here's what you need to do to fix wrong certification weeks: 1. Try to reach EDD asap. The sooner you correct it, the better. 2. Explain the situation clearly - which weeks were wrong and what the correct dates should be. 3. They might ask you to file a new claim or adjust the existing one. 4. Be prepared with all your employment info and dates. 5. If you can't reach them by phone, try sending a message through your UI Online account. 6. Document everything - dates you called, who you spoke to, what was said. 7. Be patient. It might take a few attempts to get it sorted. Remember, mistakes happen. The important thing is to address it quickly and honestly. Good luck!

am i the only 1 who thinks the whole EDD system is a joke? like how hard is it to make a website that actually works 🤡

Have you checked if theres a way to submit a correction online? Sometimes you can avoid the whole calling nightmare if you catch it early enough.

Guys, I'm telling you, the key is to call at exactly 8:01 am. Not 8:00, not 8:02. 8:01. Trust me on this one 😎

OP, whatever you do, don't ignore this. I made that mistake and ended up owing money back. It's a nightmare to deal with later.

I had a similar issue last month! What worked for me was logging into my UI Online account and looking for the "Contact EDD" section. You can send them a message explaining the mistake with your certification weeks. Include your specific dates and what went wrong. It took about 5-7 business days to get a response, but they were able to fix it without me having to call. Way less stressful than trying to get through on the phone! Make sure to be very clear about which weeks you certified for vs which weeks you actually meant to certify for.

I went through this exact same thing a few months ago! Here's what I learned: if you certified for the wrong weeks, you need to act fast. First, try the UI Online messaging system like others mentioned - it's way easier than calling. When you message them, be super specific about which weeks you incorrectly certified for and which weeks you should have certified for instead. Include the exact dates. Also mention if you received any payments for those wrong weeks because they might need to adjust that too. In my case, they were able to reverse the incorrect certification and let me re-certify for the right weeks. It took about a week to get sorted out, but it was totally fixable. Don't panic - this happens more often than you'd think!

Had this exact same problem a couple months back! The good news is it's definitely fixable. Here's what worked for me: I used the messaging feature in UI Online (under "Contact EDD") and explained exactly which weeks I certified for by mistake and which weeks I should have certified for instead. Be super detailed with the dates. They got back to me in about a week and were able to reverse the incorrect certification and let me re-do it properly. Also heads up - if you already got paid for those wrong weeks, mention that in your message because they might need to make adjustments. Don't stress too much, this happens to people all the time and EDD has a process to fix it. Just make sure you reach out to them ASAP!

Hey, I actually just went through this same nightmare last week! Here's what finally worked for me: I tried calling for days with no luck, then discovered you can send a message through the UI Online portal under "Contact EDD." I wrote a detailed message explaining exactly which weeks I mistakenly certified for and which weeks I should have certified for instead (with specific dates). I also mentioned that I hadn't received any payments yet for those weeks. They responded within 4 business days and were able to cancel the incorrect certification and let me re-certify for the right weeks. The whole thing got sorted out in about a week total. Just make sure to be super clear about the dates and timeline in your message - the more specific you are, the faster they can help you fix it. Don't panic, this is totally fixable!

I just wanted to add that if you do end up having to call EDD, another trick that's worked for me is calling right at lunch time (around 12:30-1:00pm). Most people call first thing in the morning, so midday can sometimes have shorter wait times. Also, make sure you have all your info ready - SSN, claim number, the specific weeks you certified for vs. the weeks you meant to certify for, and any confirmation numbers from your original certification. Having everything organized will make the call go much smoother if you do get through. But honestly, based on what others are saying about the UI Online messaging system, that sounds like your best bet. Good luck getting this sorted out!

I actually just dealt with this exact situation about 3 weeks ago! The stress is real when you realize you've certified for the wrong weeks. Here's what saved me: instead of trying to call (which was impossible), I went to my UI Online account and used the "Ask EDD" feature under the Contact section. I wrote a really detailed message explaining exactly what happened - which weeks I accidentally certified for, which weeks I actually should have certified for, and included all the specific dates. I also mentioned that I caught the error before receiving any payments. They got back to me in 6 business days and were able to completely reverse the incorrect certification and allow me to re-certify for the proper weeks. The whole thing was resolved within about 10 days total. The key is being super specific about the dates and acting quickly. Don't wait - the sooner you contact them, the easier it is to fix. You've got this!