EDD sent workers comp form for non-work illness (stroke on vacation) - How to clarify without messing up claim?

Oof, that's a tough situation. Here's what I'd do: • Gather all your vacation docs (flight tickets, hotel receipts, etc.) • Call EDD and explain the situation clearly • Emphasize that your illness occurred during personal time, not work • Ask if there's a specific form for non-work-related illnesses • Follow up with an email summarizing the call Good luck! The system can be a real pain sometimes.

man that sucks. the edd system is so broken, they just assume everything is work related. hope u get it sorted out

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

Have you tried explaining this in writing? Sometimes its easier to get your point across in an email or letter where you can lay out all the details clearly.

ugh this happened to me last year! such a headache. make sure u keep calling until u get someone who actually knows what theyre talking about. some of the reps have no clue 🤦‍♂️

Not exactly the same, but I had an injury while freelancing and it was a whole ordeal to explain it wasn't a regular job. The key is persistence. Don't give up!

Plot twist: claim your vacation was actually a work retreat. Problem solved! 😂 Jk don't do that. But seriously, hope you get it sorted out OP.