Tips for opening new EDD claim after hours cut? Need advice ASAP!
Hey everyone, I need to open a new unemployment claim because my hours got cut. Anyone have tips on what I should have ready before I call? I'm nervous about the whole process and want to make sure I don't mess anything up. Thanks in advance for any help!
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Isaac Wright
Been there, done that. Here's what you need to have ready: - Social Security number and ID - Last employer's info (name, address, dates you worked there) - Clear explanation of why your hours were reduced When you talk to the agent: - Tell them you need to open a new claim due to reduced hours - Ask about eligibility and any docs they need After the call, make sure to follow up on any extra steps they give you. Good luck!
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Lucy Taylor
•This is super helpful, thanks for laying it out so clearly! 🙌
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Connor Murphy
•Quick question - do you need to provide pay stubs or anything like that?
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Isaac Wright
•It's always good to have your recent pay stubs handy, but they don't always ask for them upfront. Better to have them and not need them than the other way around!
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KhalilStar
ugh good luck getting through on the phone. I've been trying for WEEKS and can never get a human 😤
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Amelia Dietrich
•Same boat here. It's like they don't want us to get help or something smh
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Kaiya Rivera
•I found a way to get through! There's this site called claimyr.com that has a calling tool. It dials the menu, waits on hold, and then connects you when a real person picks up. It costs $20 but it worked for me. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/Ize0EkN4HDI
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Katherine Ziminski
•Wait, seriously? That sounds too good to be true. Has anyone else tried this?
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Kaiya Rivera
•I know it sounds sketchy, but I swear it's legit. Saved me hours of frustration. Worth every penny imo
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Noah Irving
•Idk man, paying to get through seems wrong. The system is so broken 🤦♂️
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Kaiya Rivera
•I get that, but think about how much time and stress it saves. Sometimes you gotta play the game to win 🤷♀️
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Vanessa Chang
Make sure you document EVERYTHING. Keep a log of all your calls, who you talked to, and what they said. The EDD can be a real pain sometimes and having a paper trail can save your butt.
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Madison King
Anyone know if theres a way to apply online? I hate talking on the phone 😅
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Julian Paolo
•Yeah, you can usually start the process online through the EDD website. But fair warning, you might still need to call at some point to verify info or if there are any issues with your claim.
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Madison King
•Ugh, figures. Thanks for the heads up tho!
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Ella Knight
Pro tip: call right when they open in the morning. Way better chance of getting through without a million hour wait.
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William Schwarz
•This! Also, I've had luck calling later in the afternoon, like an hour before they close. Seems like everyone gives up by then lol
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Lauren Johnson
Anybody else feel like we need to hire a skywriter to get EDD's attention? 'ANSWER YOUR PHONES' in big letters over Sacramento might do the trick 😂
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Jade Santiago
•LOL I'm down. Let's start a GoFundMe 🤣
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Caleb Stone
•Nah, we should use that money to hire more people to answer the dang phones!
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Daniel Price
Just a heads up, they might ask about any severance or PTO payout if you got one. That can affect when your benefits start.
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Olivia Evans
Does anyone know if gig work affects unemployment if your regular job cut your hours? I've been doing some food delivery on the side to make ends meet.
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Sophia Bennett
•It can affect your weekly benefit amount. You have to report any income you earn, even from gig work. They'll reduce your benefit based on what you earned that week.
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Olivia Evans
•Oof, that's rough. But I guess some money is better than no money. Thanks for the info!
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Aiden Chen
I swear, dealing with EDD is like trying to nail jello to a tree 🙃 Good luck OP, hope you get through!
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