EDD backpay interview after 14-month filing delay - need good cause reasons that work

mental health issues are definitely considered good cause! make sure u have some kind of documentation from a doctor or therapist if possible. they usually want proof

I had a somewhat similar situation and was approved for backpay, though my delay was only about 7 months. EDD considers several valid reasons for delayed filing: 1. Medical issues (physical or mental health) that prevented you from filing 2. Being misinformed by an employer that you weren't eligible 3. Being physically unable to access filing services 4. Not knowing you were eligible for benefits For your interview, be completely honest about your mental health struggles. If you have any documentation from a healthcare provider about your depression, have that ready. Even if it wasn't an official diagnosis, notes from therapy visits can help. Also, be prepared to explain in detail why you believed you couldn't file or why you didn't know you should file. The interviewer will want to understand your specific circumstances. Good luck with your interview!

I WAITED 9 MONTHS TO FILE and got DENIED backpay even with doctors notes!!! The whole system is RIGGED against us!!! They make these stupid rules about "good cause" but then reject EVERYTHING!!! I had documented health issues and they still said NO because apparently I "could have had someone file for me"!!!! RIDICULOUS!!!!

my cousin filed late cuz he was in hospital for like 3 weeks and then got his benefits no problem. but thats way different than waiting over a year lol. good luck dude

I went through something similar last year and found it impossible to even get through to an EDD representative to discuss my backpay situation. After two weeks of constant busy signals and disconnections, I discovered Claimyr (claimyr.com). Their service connected me to an EDD agent within 30 minutes when I'd been trying for weeks on my own! They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km Once I got through to EDD, I explained my delayed filing was due to misinformation from my employer (they told me I wasn't eligible because I quit, but I had actually been constructively discharged). I brought documentation showing my working conditions had become untenable. The EDD interviewer approved my backpay for 5 months. My advice is to get all your documentation ready before the interview, and if you have trouble reaching EDD with follow-up questions, consider using Claimyr rather than stressing about getting through.

I'm an employment attorney who has helped many clients with EDD issues. For your backdate request to have the best chance of success, you need to focus on these elements: 1. Mental health is considered good cause, but you need to articulate specifically how it prevented you from filing. "I was depressed" isn't enough - you need to explain how the depression manifested (couldn't get out of bed, couldn't focus on paperwork, etc.) 2. If your employer misled you about eligibility, that's strong good cause. Get this in writing if possible, or be prepared to describe exactly what was said, when, and by whom. 3. Document timeline: Create a clear timeline of your unemployment period, mental health struggles, and when/how you learned you might be eligible. 4. Be prepared for the "what changed" question - they will definitely ask why you're filing now after 14 months. The EDD has a statutory limit of 52 weeks for backpay with good cause, so realistically, you're looking at potentially recovering benefits for the most recent 12 months, not the entire 14-month period. Good luck!

when i had my interview for a late claim the lady was super nice actually. i was nervous too but just be honest!!! they can tell if your making stuff up i think. better to just say exactly what happened even if ur not sure if its "good enough" reason

I work with clients on unemployment issues, and one detail that hasn't been mentioned yet: if you were receiving any other type of income support during that 14-month period (even partial income), make sure you mention it. EDD will check this anyway, but being upfront helps your credibility. Also, if your mental health issues were severe enough that you couldn't manage the filing process, but you were still able to work during that period (even looking for work), that could potentially undermine your good cause argument. Be prepared to address this if it comes up. Finally, bring any communications with your previous employer about your termination. If they led you to believe you were ineligible due to being on a performance improvement plan, that misinformation could constitute good cause for the delay.

wait im confused bout something... u said ur claim starts 12/31/2024??? thats in the future? did u mean 2023?