Need advice on cancelling EDD unemployment - what to prepare for the call?

When I cancelled my unemployment, I made sure to have all my claim info ready. Be clear about why youre cancelling and ask about any consequences. Write down everything they tell you! Good luck!

Ugh, good luck actually getting through to EDD. I've been trying for weeks and can never get a human on the line. Its so frustrating!

Hey, 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

Here's what you need to do when cancelling your unemployment: 1. Gather all your claim information, including your claim number and any recent correspondence. 2. Prepare a clear explanation for why you're cancelling. Are you returning to work? No longer eligible? 3. Ask about the effective date of cancellation and how it affects your current claim week. 4. Inquire about any potential overpayments and how to handle them. 5. Understand how this cancellation might impact future claims if you need to file again. 6. Get information on any final paperwork or online forms you need to submit. 7. Ask for a confirmation number or email for your cancellation request. 8. Find out if there's a waiting period if you need to reopen your claim later. Remember to be polite but firm, and don't hang up until all your questions are answered. Good luck!

Anyone else feel like the whole unemployment system is designed to be as confusing as possible? 🤔 Like they're trying to discourage us from using it...

Just curious, OP - why are you cancelling? Did you find a new job? If so, congrats!