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I'm in the same boat rn. its so frustrating! lets keep each other updated?
Definitely! It's nice to know we're not alone in this. I'll post updates if I make any progress.
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Hey OP, have you checked if theres an option to request a callback on their website? Some states have started doing that to manage the call volume.
I didn't know about that! I'll def check it out. Thanks for the tip!
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lmao good luck. been trying to reach them for 2 months now. might as well try to call the moon ππ½
Has anyone tried the online chat feature? I've been in queue for 3 hours now. Starting to think it's a myth lol
Online chat? What sorcery is this? I didn't even know that was an option!
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Yeah, it's buried deep in the website. But don't get your hopes up, I'm still waiting π
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Im so fed up with this. cant pay rent, cant buy food. meanwhile these govt workers get paid to ignore us. its not fair man
I feel you. It's a messed up situation all around. Have you looked into local food banks? They might be able to help with groceries at least.
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just a heads up, they're really cracking down on fraud lately. make sure all your info is 100% accurate or you could end up owing money back π¬
Has anyone had luck appealing a denial? I got turned down but I think it was a mistake.
I appealed and won! It took forever, but it was worth it. Make sure you have all your documentation ready and be persistent.
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Good luck! The appeal process is a nightmare. Took me 3 months to get a hearing date π
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have you checked if your former employer is contesting the claim? sometimes they do that and dont even tell you smh
Oh man, I didn't even think of that. How would I find out if they're contesting it?
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You gotta call the unemployment office and ask specifically about that. They should be able to tell you if there's any issue with your former employer.
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Anyone else notice how the unemployment website is always "under maintenance" when you need it most? π€
LOL truth. It's like they built it with Windows 95 or smthn
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I swear its ran by hamsters on wheels sometimes πΉπ¨
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Hey OP, sorry youre dealing with this. Quick question - did your employer give you any warning or write-ups before firing you? That could be important for your case.
No, that's the thing! I was blindsided. No warnings, nothing in writing. Just suddenly let go.
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That's good for your case then! Make sure to emphasize that in your appeal. Sudden termination without prior warning often looks suspicious to UI judges.
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Not sure if this helps, but I've heard some people have luck reaching out to their local state representatives. They sometimes have staff who can help navigate unemployment issues or at least point you in the right direction.
That's an interesting idea. I hadn't thought of that. I'll look into it, thanks!
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Lawyer up, my dude. Most employment lawyers will do a free consultation. This sounds like wrongful termination to me. You might have a case.
This π Don't try to fight this alone if you don't have to.
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Anyone else feel like we need a complete overhaul of the unemployment system? It's like it was designed to be as frustrating as possible π€¬
For real! It's like they're still using technology from the 90s. Time for an upgrade!
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Lol, bold of you to assume they've upgraded since the 80s π
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Hey OP, what state are you in? The process can vary a lot depending on location. Might be able to give more specific advice if we know.
I'm in California. Dealing with EDD has been a nightmare so far.
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Oof, Cali EDD is rough. Have you tried reaching out to your state representative? Sometimes they can help push things along.
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Pro tip: if you get denied, APPEAL! I got denied at first, but I appealed and won. Don't give up!
This π― Always appeal if you think you qualify. The system isn't perfect.
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Has anyone had luck with the online application? I've heard horror stories about it crashing mid-application π±
OMG yes. It crashed on me twice. I ended up having to call in. Such a waste of time π€
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I actually had a smooth experience with the online app. Maybe they fixed it? This was last week.
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Statiia Aarssizan
Welcome to the club, buddy. I've been trying to reach them for weeks now. It's like they're purposely avoiding us or something. π
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Reginald Blackwell
It really does feel like that sometimes. π© I wonder if they even realize how stressful this is for us?
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Miguel HernΓ‘ndez
Hey OP, what specific info are you trying to dispute? I had to correct my employment dates and it was a nightmare, but I finally got it sorted.
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Miguel HernΓ‘ndez
Oof, that's rough. Yeah, I had to send in my last few pay stubs and a letter from my employer. It took forever, but it got fixed eventually. Hang in there!
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Sasha Ivanov
Documentation is crucial in these cases. Make sure to have everything organized and ready to present.
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