EDD disqualified me and wants $22K overpayment but why not full amount?

The same thing happened to me last year. The partial overpayment is probably because they only disqualified you for certain weeks - maybe the weeks after your harassment situation but before your father's care needs? When you appeal, you'll need documentation of BOTH issues - proof of the harassment (emails, texts, HR complaints) AND medical documentation about your father's condition and your caregiving role. My appeal hearing was by phone, but I think you can request video or in-person if you prefer.

i had this happen 2 me to. they only make u pay back the weeks they decide u werent eligible for. did u get the notice in the mail or on ui online?? sometims the letter has a breakdown of which weeks they r saying u weren't qualified for

When you file your appeal (which must be done within 30 days of the disqualification notice), you need to be very specific about why you believe EDD's determination is incorrect. For workplace harassment claims, EDD typically requires evidence that you attempted to resolve the issue with your employer before quitting. They're looking for documentation that you reported the harassment to a supervisor or HR and gave the employer reasonable time to address the situation. For the caregiver portion, you'll need medical certification showing your father required full-time care and that you were the primary caregiver. The appeal hearing will likely be conducted by phone, though you can request an in-person hearing. The Judge will ask questions about your work separation and care responsibilities. Be prepared to explain why you felt you had no alternative but to quit your job.

THE EDD IS SUCH A SCAM!!!! They let you collect for months and then suddenly decide you weren't eligible?!?! How are people supposed to survive when they pull this crap? I had a similar situation where they approved me for 6 months then decided I wasn't eligible and wanted $18K back. It's INSANE. The whole system is designed to screw over regular people. They know most people won't be able to fight back effectively.

I'm sorry you're dealing with this stressful situation. To directly answer your question: you're only being asked to repay a portion because EDD determined you weren't eligible for specific weeks, not the entire claim period. They likely accepted your caregiver situation but rejected the workplace harassment as a valid reason for voluntary quit. For your appeal, you'll need: 1. Documentation of workplace harassment (emails to HR, witness statements, texts/messages showing the hostile environment) 2. Evidence you tried to resolve the issue before quitting (crucial for voluntary quit cases) 3. Medical documentation for your father (doctor's letters stating need for care, your role as caregiver) 4. A detailed timeline showing when each issue occurred And yes, appeals are typically conducted by phone, though you can request in-person hearings. Be prepared for a 1-2 hour session where an Administrative Law Judge will question you about your case.

Anyone else find it impossible to reach EDD about these issues? I got disconnected 17 times when trying to call about my overpayment notice last month...

One thing nobody mentioned yet - if you're filing an appeal for both reasons (workplace harassment and caregiver duties), make sure to address them separately in your appeal letter. The judge will evaluate each reason independently. Also, if you're having financial hardship, you can request a waiver of the overpayment based on financial hardship. It doesn't always work, but it's worth trying if repayment would cause significant financial strain.

Update: I finally got through to EDD after using the Claimyr service that someone suggested. The agent explained that they disqualified me because I didn't show enough evidence that I tried to preserve my employment before quitting due to harassment. They accepted my caregiver status for my father, which is why only part of the benefits are being reclaimed. The agent suggested I include these documents in my appeal: 1. Any emails/texts to HR or management about the harassment 2. Medical certification for my father's condition 3. A detailed statement explaining both situations The appeal will be by phone unless I specifically request in-person. I have 30 days from the notice date to file. Wish me luck everyone! I'll update again after the appeal hearing.