How to cancel unemployment claim after starting process? (EDD)
Hey everyone, I'm in a bit of a pickle. I started the process for my unemployment claim but now I'm having second thoughts. Has anyone here ever tried to cancel their claim after starting it? I'm wondering if it's even possible or if I'm stuck now that I've begun the process. Any advice would be really appreciated!
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Tom Maxon
I found a way to solve cancelling unemployment claim quickly, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2CPRxT0Dao
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Isabella Oliveira
I've been there before! It's definitely possible to cancel your claim, but you gotta act fast. The sooner you do it, the easier it'll be. Just call the unemployment office and explain your situation. They should be able to help you out.
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Ravi Patel
•Good luck getting through to them on the phone tho 🙄 I've been trying for weeks!
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Freya Andersen
•fr fr, their phone lines are always jammed. might be faster to just go in person if you can
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Isabella Oliveira
•Oh man, I totally forgot about the phone nightmare! My bad, OP. Maybe try emailing them instead?
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Omar Zaki
Yo, I actually found a way to get someone on the phone fast. 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. Check out this video: https://youtu.be/Ize0EkN4HDI
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CosmicCrusader
•Sounds too good to be true. You sure this isn't a scam?
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Chloe Robinson
•Yeah, I'm skeptical. How does it actually work?
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Omar Zaki
•Nah, it's legit. I was skeptical too at first, but it really did work for me. It's just an automated system that waits on hold so you don't have to. When a real person picks up, it calls you. Simple but effective.
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Diego Flores
•$20 to actually talk to someone? Worth every penny if you ask me 💯
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Anastasia Kozlov
Why do you want to cancel tho? Unemployment benefits can be a real lifesaver if you're out of work. Maybe think it through before you make a decision?
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Sean Flanagan
I tried to cancel mine once and let me tell you, it was a NIGHTMARE. Took forever to get it sorted out. If I were you, I'd just let it ride unless you have a really good reason to cancel.
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Zara Mirza
•Same here. The bureaucracy is real 🤡 Sometimes it's easier to just go through with it even if you don't end up using the benefits.
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NebulaNinja
Here's what you need to know about cancelling an unemployment claim: 1. Contact your state's unemployment office ASAP 2. Explain your situation clearly 3. Ask about the cancellation process 4. Follow their instructions carefully 5. Get everything in writing if possible 6. Be prepared for potential delays Remember, each state might handle this differently. If you've already received any benefits, you may need to repay them. Also, cancelling might affect your ability to file again in the near future, so think it through carefully. Good luck!
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Malik Jackson
•Wow, thank you so much for this detailed info! Really helps me understand what I'm getting into.
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Luca Russo
•This should be pinned tbh. Super helpful!
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Nia Wilson
lol why even bother with unemployment? just get a job 4head
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Mateo Sanchez
•Wow, real helpful advice there, genius 🙄 Because jobs just grow on trees, right?
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Nia Wilson
•chill bro it was just a joke
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Aisha Mahmood
idk about cancelling, but make sure you keep all your paperwork and correspondence just in case. The system is so messed up, you never know when you might need to prove something later.
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Danielle Mays
Hey Malik! I actually went through this exact situation about 6 months ago. You CAN cancel your unemployment claim, but the process varies depending on how far along you are. If you haven't certified for any weeks yet, it's usually pretty straightforward - just call the EDD customer service line (1-800-300-5616) and tell them you want to withdraw your claim. However, if you've already certified and received payments, it gets more complicated because you'll need to repay any benefits you received. Also, just a heads up - cancelling might create a "voluntary quit" record that could affect future claims. What's your reason for wanting to cancel? Sometimes it might be worth keeping the claim active even if you don't use it, especially in California's unpredictable job market. Feel free to DM me if you want to chat more about the specifics!
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