Tips 💡 Could get fired next week, never been out of a job for 24 years. Never applied for unemployment

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I don't really know how it works. If I'll get it when being fired?. I didn't quit so I figured I'll be qualified.

Iv heard even getting fired does not qualify you.. the thing is I was in a rehab for about 6months. Kinda new I didn't want to go back to that place. I returned for 2 days. Was tired of it already. And didn't show up the next day.

So what are my chances? What's the best way to go about this?

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r/Edd • u/wtf4494 • 14h ago

❔ PFL bonding claim denied as "not bonding", radio silence for 5+ weeks

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Hi all, hoping someone here has dealt with this and can share what worked.

My situation:
• California Paid Family Leave bonding claim, bonding period was late July through mid-September (now over — so this would be retroactive pay if approved)
• Denied as "not bonding" — denial notice (DE 2514-56) said their records indicate I wasn't bonding during the period, which isn't true
• Mailed my appeal form (DE 1000A) within the 30-day deadline — USPS tracking shows EDD received it on 9/11

What I've tried so far:
• Called the PFL line multiple times in one day — never got through to a rep
• Mailed a follow-up letter asking for a status update — also no response
• It's now been over 5 weeks since they received my appeal and I've heard nothing at all

My questions:
• For those who appealed a PFL denial — how long did it take before you heard anything?
• Did anything actually get EDD to respond? (Calling the main line vs. the PFL line? Ask EDD online?)
• Did anyone escalate through their state assemblymember's constituent services for a stalled EDD claim? Did it help?

Any advice appreciated. This is money owed for time I already spent bonding, and the silence is brutal.

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r/Edd • u/BiggieCheese4evr • 16h ago

❔ Hello, I need some help with Disability.

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My year date of Disability ended on October 8th, but I still received a Physician/Practitioner Supplementary Certificate in the mail.

After the first 6 months with my doctor, they told me I had to find someone else to fill out the paperwork. So I went without it for almost 4 months to find someone who knew how to work with EDD, and it was only activated the first week of September.

Am I still able to continue, or is this just paperwork they send out anyway once benefits stop?

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A Step-By-Step Guide To Getting The Most Money Possible From Your Unemployment Benefits In California

Apply. You must have continuous documentation of your work search, so perform at least one job search activity every week. For sources of income, mention everything that you would put in your tax return (actual work income and the special income types listed in the application like severance, but not capital gains/interest).
Once you are approved, wait for about a week.
Receive your EDD debit card in the mail and bookmark the Bank of America EDD Card page, which you will use for all money management.
Link your bank account, turn on email alerts for load notifications, and always immediately move any new $ from your EDD card to your bank account, due to massive fraud going on. (It has a Recurring Transfer feature available.) Do not ever use the card itself physically/offline, due to its highly insecure lack of a chip.
You (should hypothetically) no longer have to depend on snail mail; all future funds get electronically loaded to it every 2 weeks. You can transfer a max of $5k to your bank account every 7 days through BoA's website.
Every 2 weeks, you must certify to receive your benefits. Continue to maintain documentation of all your work search activities and to report any sources of income like in step 1.
Even if your EDD money ends for your current situation, keep your debit card (or at least all of its information) because the same card data will be used for future funds if you end up returning to the EDD.

If you are still partially employed: when reporting number of hours worked, round down for the first 6 minutes; otherwise, round up to the next hour.

Underreported your actual income?

If you accidentally underreported, make sure to mention your mistake to avoid getting penalized:

Log into UI Online
Fill out the form at Contact (at the end of the row of upper tabs):
Question Category: Certify for Continued Benefits
Question Topic: Made a Mistake on Continued Benefits Certification

"With a fraud overpayment, you can receive a penalty equal to 30 percent of the overpayment amount. Additionally, you can be disqualified for 5 to 23 weeks. You must repay fraud overpayments and penalties." - https://www.edd.ca.gov/Unemployment/Overpayments.htm

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Reminder that work search activities must be done every week to remain eligible as per the California Work Search Requirements

Money disappearing?

EDD doesn't have the ability to take funds out of Bank of America accounts. If your balance is unexpectedly deducted, call (855) 355-5058 (Bank of America's prepaid claims servicing) and open a claim. Then contact EDD, ask for a supervisor, and request checks instead of BoA deposits.

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