Finally resolved my disqualification - how I got EDD to release my payments after 8 weeks

Congrats! I'm dealing with something similar right now - on week 6 of "disqualified" status. How did you get through to a tier 2 specialist? I've called the 800 number like 20 times and either get disconnected or speak to someone who just tells me to wait for an interview. The interview got rescheduled twice already and I'm running out of savings fast.

this isnt always true tho, i got mine fixed by regular rep. it all depends on ur specific situation. some reps are just lazy and dont want to help

I worked for EDD for 7 years, and I can confirm that employer disputes about separation reasons are one of the most common causes of disqualification. The system automatically sides with the employer's initial report until an eligibility interviewer reviews both sides. Here's what helps resolve these faster: 1. Have documentation ready showing you were laid off (termination letter, emails, texts from manager) 2. Request an eligibility interview specifically about the separation issue 3. Make sure your certification answers match your claim about being laid off (sometimes people accidentally mark "quit" on certifications) 4. If your employer reported you quit but you were laid off, you need to appeal the disqualification with the documentation The fact that you had three interviews suggests there might have been multiple issues or confusion in the case notes. I'm glad you finally got through to someone who could resolve it properly.

If anyone is stuck in this situation and can't get through on the phones, I've been recommending Claimyr. It's a service that connects you to an EDD representative without the endless calling. Got me through in 25 minutes after I spent 3 days trying on my own. They have a demo video that shows how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km Their website is claimyr.com - totally worth it when you're dealing with disqualification issues that only a live person can fix. They got me through to a tier 2 rep directly.

did u have to pay back any of the weeks they gave u? my friend got her disqualified weeks paid but then got hit w/ overpayment notice 2 months later sayin it was all a mistake!!

CONGRATS!!! I know EXACTLY how stressful this is. I went through something similar last year and it took me 14 WEEKS to get it resolved!!! The system is completely broken. I had to contact my state assembly member to finally get movement on my case. For anyone reading this who's stuck - that's another option if you can't get through on the phones. Their office has special contacts at EDD who can often help push things through faster. SO HAPPY you got your money!!! What a relief that must be!!!

My disqualification problem was different but equally frustrating. I had penalty weeks from an overpayment from 2022 that I thought I'd already served, but they were incorrectly reapplied to my new claim. Had to go through appeals and everything. The whole EDD system seems designed to make things as complicated as possible, right? Anyway, for those stuck in disqualification: document EVERYTHING. Every call, every letter, every interview. Names of representatives you speak with. Dates and times. This saved me when I had to prove I'd been given incorrect information multiple times.

UPDATE: I took the advice about Claimyr and IT WORKED! Got through to EDD in about 17 minutes, and the rep was actually helpful. They found that my employer claimed I stopped showing up, but the texts I had showed they had already cut my hours to zero two weeks earlier. The rep flagged my account for expedited review and said I should see movement within 72 hours. THANK YOU ALL for the advice!

This gives me so much hope! I've been stuck in disqualification for 5 weeks now because of a similar employer dispute. My previous job is claiming I was fired for attendance issues, but I was actually dealing with a medical situation that they knew about (I have FMLA paperwork). I've had one eligibility interview where they said they'd "review my case" but that was 3 weeks ago with no updates. Reading everyone's advice here, I think I need to be more aggressive about asking for a tier 2 specialist instead of just waiting. The financial stress is killing me - I'm behind on everything at this point. Going to try calling at 8 AM sharp tomorrow and specifically request tier 2. Thanks for sharing your success story and giving the rest of us some hope that this nightmare can actually end!

Wow, this is exactly what I needed to hear right now! I've been stuck in disqualification limbo for 4 weeks and feeling completely hopeless. My situation is similar - employer is claiming I was terminated for cause but I was actually let go during company restructuring. I've been getting the runaround from regular reps who just keep telling me to wait for the next interview. Your tip about calling at 8 AM and specifically asking for tier 2 is gold - I had no idea I could even request that! I'm setting my alarm for 7:45 AM tomorrow and trying this approach. The fact that you got 8 weeks of back pay gives me so much hope. I've been rationing groceries and my rent is due next week, so I really need this to work. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and the specific steps that worked. Stories like yours are what keep people like me from giving up entirely. Fingers crossed I can get the same results!

This thread is incredibly helpful! I'm currently on week 3 of disqualification and it's been such an emotional rollercoaster. My employer reported that I quit, but I was actually furloughed indefinitely due to COVID-related budget issues and they never brought me back. I have the furlough letter and emails confirming it wasn't supposed to be permanent, but the first two reps I spoke with barely glanced at my documentation. Reading all these success stories and tips gives me hope that there's actually a way out of this mess. I'm definitely going to try the 8 AM call strategy and specifically ask for tier 2. The financial stress has been overwhelming - I've been living off credit cards for weeks now. Thank you Dylan for sharing your experience and everyone else for the practical advice. It's so reassuring to know other people have been through this nightmare and actually gotten it resolved!

This is such a relief to read! I'm currently dealing with a disqualification issue myself - been stuck for about 3 weeks now. My employer is claiming I was a no-call/no-show, but I actually have text messages showing I told my supervisor I couldn't come in due to a family emergency and never heard back about my schedule. The whole situation has been a nightmare and I've felt so alone in this process. Reading everyone's experiences and advice here is incredibly helpful. I'm definitely going to try the 8 AM call strategy tomorrow and specifically ask for a tier 2 specialist. The financial stress has been eating me alive - I've had to ask family for help with basic expenses which is so embarrassing. Thank you for sharing your success story Dylan, and thanks to everyone else for all the practical tips. It gives me hope that this can actually get resolved if I'm persistent enough!

This thread has been incredibly helpful! I'm on week 4 of disqualification hell and was starting to lose all hope. My situation is that I was working part-time at two different jobs, and when one of them let me go due to "performance issues" (which I completely disagree with - I think they just wanted to avoid paying unemployment), the other job cut my hours from 25/week down to 8/week. So I'm technically still "employed" but making almost nothing. EDD is saying I'm disqualified because I'm still working, but I'm barely making $120/week now versus the $480 I was making before. I've tried explaining this to three different reps and they all seem confused about partial unemployment rules. Reading all your advice about asking specifically for tier 2 specialists is game-changing - I had no idea that was even an option! I'm definitely calling at 8 AM tomorrow and being way more assertive about getting someone who actually understands these complex situations. The stress has been unreal - I've been behind on rent for two months now and my anxiety is through the roof. Thank you Dylan for sharing your success story and giving all of us stuck in this nightmare some actual hope!