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EDD questionnaire about firing 2 weeks ago, now eligibility issues. What to expect when calling?

I got a questionnaire from EDD about 2 weeks ago asking why I was fired. I filled it out and sent it back, but now they're saying there's an issue with my eligibility. I'm not sure what to do next. Has anyone else dealt with this? What should I expect when I call them?

Tom Maxon

I found a way to solve EDD eligibility issues quickly, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKms_4WwCsc

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CosmicCruiser

Ugh, I've been there. EDD is such a pain to deal with. When I had to verify my eligibility, it took forever. Make sure you have all your documents ready when you call. They might ask for pay stubs, termination letter, anything related to why you were fired. Good luck!

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Aisha Khan

Yep, seconding this. Also, write down everything you tell them during the call. You might need it later if theres any discrepancies.

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Ethan Taylor

fr fr šŸ’Æ documentation is key. I learned that the hard way lol

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Yuki Ito

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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Carmen Lopez

Sounds sketchy. Is it legit?

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Yuki Ito

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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Andre Dupont

How long did it take for them to call you back?

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Yuki Ito

It took about 2 hours for me, but I've heard it can vary. Still way better than trying to call yourself

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QuantumQuasar

Listen up, cause I've been down this road before. Here's what you need to do: ā€¢ First, don't panic. This is pretty common. ā€¢ Make sure you have a clear, concise explanation for why you were fired. Stick to the facts. ā€¢ Gather any documentation you have about your termination. Emails, performance reviews, anything. ā€¢ When you call, be polite but firm. The person on the other end is just doing their job. ā€¢ Take notes during the call. Write down the name of who you spoke to and any case numbers they give you. ā€¢ If they ask for additional documents, send them ASAP. Don't delay. ā€¢ Follow up if you don't hear back within a week. Remember, the system is slow and frustrating, but stay persistent. You got this! šŸ’Ŗ

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Zoe Papanikolaou

This is gold šŸ† Wish I had this advice when I first started dealing with EDD

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Mateo Hernandez

Thank you so much for this detailed response! I'll definitely follow these steps.

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Jamal Wilson

am i the only 1 who thinks its ridiculous we have to jump through all these hoops just to get whats owed to us? the system is broken af šŸ¤”

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Mei Lin

Preach! šŸ™Œ It's like they make it difficult on purpose

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Liam Fitzgerald

ikr? its a full time job just trying to get ur benefits smh

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Amara Nnamani

Quick question - did you receive any kind of confirmation after you submitted the questionnaire? Might be worth checking your spam folder just in case they sent a follow-up that you missed.

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Giovanni Mancini

I had a similar issue last year. Turns out there was a discrepancy between what I reported and what my employer reported. Double-check all your dates and amounts to make sure everything matches up.

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Mateo Hernandez

That's a good point, I'll definitely review everything. Thanks!

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NebulaNinja

pro tip: if u can, try calling right when they open. I got through way faster that way

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Fatima Al-Suwaidi

This! Also, Wednesdays seem to be less busy for some reason šŸ¤·ā€ā™‚ļø

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Dylan Mitchell

Anybody else feel like we need a support group just for dealing with EDD? šŸ˜… This stuff is stressful!

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Sofia Morales

lmao yes please. EDD Survivors Anonymous šŸ¤£

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Dmitry Popov

Sign me up! We can all share our war stories šŸ˜‚

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