EDD Disqualified Me After Questionnaire - Need Help ASAP!
Hey everyone, I'm in a bit of a pickle. I just got disqualified for unemployment benefits after filling out a questionnaire they sent me. I'm not sure why I was disqualified and I really need those benefits for the last two weeks. Has anyone else dealt with this? Any advice on what I should do or say when I call them?
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Oliver Weber
Ugh, been there done that. The EDD system is such a mess 🤦♂️ When you call, make sure you have all your job separation docs ready. Ask them specifically why you were disqualified and what you can do to fix it. Good luck!
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Amina Toure
•Thanks for the advice! Do you think I should mention anything specific about the questionnaire?
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Oliver Weber
•Definitely! Ask them which answers on the questionnaire led to the disqualification. Sometimes its just one wrong answer that can mess everything up.
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FireflyDreams
•This. I got disqualified cuz I checked the wrong box by accident. Such a headache to fix 😫
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Natasha Kuznetsova
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
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Javier Morales
•Sounds sketchy. Is this legit?
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Natasha Kuznetsova
•Yeah, it's totally legit. I was skeptical at first too, but it saved me hours of hold time. Worth every penny imo
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Emma Anderson
•How long did it take to get through?
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Natasha Kuznetsova
•It took about 2 hours for me, but I didn't have to sit there listening to that awful hold music lol
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Malik Thompson
Here's what you need to do: 1. Gather all your documents related to your job separation 2. Write down the exact dates of your last employment 3. Have your questionnaire answers ready 4. When you call, be polite but firm 5. Ask for specific reasons for disqualification 6. Inquire about the appeal process 7. Take notes during the call 8. Get the name and ID of the rep you speak with 9. Follow up with an email summarizing the call Remember, persistence is key. Don't give up!
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Amina Toure
•Wow, this is super helpful! Thank you so much for taking the time to write all this out. I'll definitely follow these steps.
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Isabella Ferreira
•This guy EDDs 👆
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CosmicVoyager
have you tried turning it off and on again? 🤣 jk jk... but seriously, the EDD system is basically held together with duct tape and prayers at this point
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Ravi Kapoor
I'm in the same boat, been trying to get this sorted for WEEKS. It's like they're purposely making it difficult to claim benefits. Hang in there, OP!
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Freya Nielsen
•Weeks? Try MONTHS. I'm bout ready to go down there and camp out til they fix my claim 😤
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Omar Mahmoud
Pro tip: if you can't get through on the main line, try calling your local assemblymember's office. They often have direct lines to EDD and can help push your case through.
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Amina Toure
•Oh wow, I didn't know that was an option. Thanks for the tip!
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Chloe Harris
•This. My assemblymember's office was a game changer. Got my issue resolved in days after months of nothing.
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Diego Vargas
yall ever think about how we're all just cogs in the machine, man? like, the system is DESIGNED to keep us down. wake up sheeple! 👁️👄👁️
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NeonNinja
•Sir, this is a Wendy's
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Anastasia Popov
Have you checked your online account? Sometimes they post more detailed info there about disqualification reasons.
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Sean Murphy
Whatever you do, DON'T give up. I almost did and then finally got through and turns out it was all a big misunderstanding. Keep pushing!
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Amina Toure
•Thanks for the encouragement! It's easy to feel defeated but I'll keep at it.
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