Why is asking me to register through CalJobs? Does that mean I’ll be getting my benefits soon? Someone please answer this question for me since I’m very confused :/

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Charity Cohan

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Hi John! The registration requirement is part of the work search requirements that have been reinstated. It doesn't necessarily mean your benefits are coming soon - it's more about demonstrating that you're actively looking for work, which is a condition for continuing to receive unemployment benefits. The letter you mentioned about not receiving might be a separate issue that needs to be addressed directly with EDD. I'd recommend calling them using one of the methods Tom shared above to get clarity on your specific case and payment status.

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Mei Liu

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I went through the same confusion with registration! From my experience, it's definitely part of the work search requirements that came back after the pandemic pause. The registration itself won't speed up your benefits, but it's required to keep them coming. What really helped me was keeping detailed records of all my job search activities in - can ask for proof at any time. If you're having payment issues on top of this, definitely use those phone tricks Tom shared. The combination of registration requirements AND payment problems can be overwhelming, but they're usually separate issues that need to be handled individually.

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Felicity Bud

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@Mei Liu This is really helpful advice! I m'new to dealing with and the whole requirement caught me off guard too. Keeping detailed records sounds like a smart move - I hadn t'thought about potentially asking for proof later. It s'reassuring to hear from someone who s'been through the same confusion. Did you find easy to navigate once you got started with it? And how long did it typically take for your job search activities to show up in their system?

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Mateo Martinez

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I was in the exact same boat a few months ago! The registration is definitely just part of the work search requirements - it's not an indicator that your benefits are coming soon, unfortunately. It's basically 's way of making sure you're actively job searching, which is required to keep receiving unemployment. The timing of getting that request along with issues about is probably just coincidence, but both need to be addressed. I'd suggest registering for ASAP to stay compliant, and then tackle the payment issue separately by calling EDD. Those YouTube links Tom shared are gold - I used similar methods and finally got through to a real person. Hang in there, the system is frustrating but you'll get it sorted out!

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Oliver Weber

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@Mateo Martinez Thanks for sharing your experience! It s'really comforting to know I m'not the only one who got confused by this whole process. The timing of everything definitely made me think they were connected somehow. I m'going to register for today and then work on the payment issue separately like you suggested. It s'frustrating how complicated the system is, but hearing from people who ve'successfully navigated it gives me hope. Really appreciate everyone in this community taking the time to help newcomers like me!

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Lucas Schmidt

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Just wanted to chime in as someone who recently went through this exact situation! The registration requirement definitely threw me for a loop at first too. Like others have mentioned, it's part of the work search requirements that came back after the pandemic pause - not necessarily a sign that benefits are coming soon. I actually found pretty useful once I got the hang of it, and it helps keep all your job search activities organized in one place. The key thing is to stay compliant with the work search requirements while you sort out any payment issues. Don't let the registration stress you out too much - it's just another hoop to jump through in the process. Good luck getting everything resolved!

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Savannah Weiner

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@Lucas Schmidt This is exactly what I needed to hear! I m'brand new to this whole unemployment process and was feeling pretty overwhelmed when I got the registration notice right around the same time I was having payment issues. Your explanation about it being a separate requirement that s'just part of staying compliant really helps put things in perspective. It s'good to know that can actually be useful for organizing job search activities once you get used to it. I was worried it was just another bureaucratic hurdle with no real purpose. Thanks for taking the time to reassure those of us who are just starting to navigate this confusing system!

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