EDD denied claim over employer address error - 6 months no payments and stuck in appeals

OMG this is so typical of EDD! They will deny for ANYTHING they can find. My husband had almost the exact same thing happen except it was because he put his supervisor's name wrong (she got married and changed it). took us 4 months to get it fixed. such a nightmare.

This is unfortunately very common with employer address discrepancies. EDD's system is extremely rigid about matching employer information exactly as it appears in their database. The appeals process is frustratingly slow, but there are two things you can do right now: 1. Contact your local state assembly member or senator's office. They have EDD liaisons who can often cut through red tape. 2. Request an expedited hearing based on financial hardship. Submit Form DE 1000M with documentation of your financial situation (past due bills, eviction notices, etc.) Also, make sure you're still certifying every two weeks even while in appeals. If you win, you'll be paid for all certified weeks.

Have you tried using Claimyr to get through to an EDD rep? It's the only way I was able to actually speak to someone with authority. They get you connected to an EDD rep in minutes instead of spending days redialing. Check out their demo at https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km and their website at claimyr.com. It was totally worth it because the rep I got was able to escalate my issue to a supervisor who actually helped resolve a similar address problem.

The EDD system is totally BROKEN!!! They denied my claim 3 different times for 3 differnt reasons and each time it was THEIR MISTAKE not mine!!! I finally got paid after 11 MONTHS. Yes ELEVEN!!! The whole time my family was suffering and EDD didnt care at all. They should all be FIRED!!!!!

I work as an employment counselor and see this issue frequently. Here's what you need to know about employer address discrepancies: 1. EDD cross-references your claim with quarterly wage reports submitted by employers. When addresses don't match, it triggers an automatic investigation for potential fraud. 2. While seemingly minor, these discrepancies are one of the top reasons claims get flagged and delayed. 3. For your appeals hearing: Bring every document showing your employment relationship - W2s, final pay stub, termination notice, and anything showing both addresses (the work location and corporate HQ). 4. Prepare a clear timeline of events and a statement explaining the simple error. 5. Contact the employer and ask them to confirm your employment details directly to EDD. Don't lose hope. The administrative law judges in these cases tend to be much more reasonable than the initial claims processors. They understand these are often just simple mistakes.

why dont u just call the edd fraud number instead? thats for employer issues i think. or maybe call the employer? they cuold just tell edd ur legit right

i know exactly how you feel!!! the same thing happened to me last year but it was because i accidentally put the wrong employment end date (put the 17th instead of the 19th). took me forever to get it fixed and we almost got evicted waiting. the whole system is designed to make people give up i swear

If you're still certifying every two weeks, make sure you're completing the work search requirements correctly. Many people don't realize that even while in appeals, if you don't properly document your work search activities, you can be disqualified from those weeks even if you win your appeal. Keep detailed records of all job applications, contacts with potential employers, networking efforts, etc. The EDD wants to see at least 3 work search activities per week.

Quick update question - have you checked if you qualify for State Disability Insurance (SDI) or Paid Family Leave while waiting for UI to resolve? Some people don't realize they might qualify for other benefits if they have health issues or caregiving responsibilities. It's separate from unemployment but could provide some temporary relief.