I actually tried the multiple ATM approach when I was in a similar bind a few months ago. I was able to get $1000 from a Bank of America ATM around 2pm, then went to a Wells Fargo ATM around 6pm the same day and got another $500 (not the full $1000 though). I think it might have worked because they're on different networks, but honestly I'm not 100% sure if it was just luck or if there's actually a strategy there. The limits seem pretty inconsistent overall. If you're really tight on time and need the full $1800 fast, you might want to try hitting 2-3 different bank ATMs throughout the day and see what happens. Just make sure to space them out by a few hours. But definitely still set up that bank transfer as your backup plan since that's the most reliable long-term solution!

I've been dealing with Money Network cards for over a year now and wanted to share what I've learned about maximizing your withdrawal options when you need larger amounts quickly. The key thing to understand is that different ATM networks often have different daily limit tracking systems. I've successfully withdrawn $1000 from a Chase ATM in the morning, then another $800-900 from a credit union ATM later the same day. The trick is to avoid ATMs from the same bank/network and space them out by at least 4-6 hours. Also, if you're really in a pinch, some grocery stores like Safeway or Kroger will let you get cash back up to $200-300 with a small purchase, and this doesn't always count against your ATM withdrawal limit since it's processed as a purchase transaction. Between ATM withdrawals and cash back options, I've managed to get around $1500 in cash in a single day when I absolutely had to. Just make sure to keep your receipts and track everything so you know how much you've accessed!

I just successfully got through this process last month! Here's what actually worked for me after trying several approaches: First, I requested the "Employment Development Department Benefit Year Summary" through UI Online messaging (using the exact wording Aisha Rahman provided - that was perfect). While waiting for that to arrive, I put together a backup package with my Award Letter, printed payment history from the "View and Print Claim Summary" section, bank statements showing EDD deposits, and a professional cover letter explaining that EDD doesn't issue traditional paystubs. The game-changer was actually calling the property management company's main office (not the leasing office) and speaking with a regional manager. I explained the situation professionally and asked what other unemployment recipients had provided. Turns out they had a standard process for this but the leasing agent wasn't aware of it. They ended up accepting my backup package immediately, but I did receive the official Benefit Year Summary a week later and it looks incredibly professional - definitely worth requesting for future use. The whole experience taught me that persistence and having multiple options ready is key. One last tip: if you're in a competitive rental market, consider reaching out to smaller property management companies or individual landlords who might be more flexible with documentation requirements. Good luck!

I'm going through this exact same situation right now and this thread has been a lifesaver! Based on everyone's experiences, it sounds like there are multiple paths to success. I'm planning to start with requesting the "Employment Development Department Benefit Year Summary" through UI Online messaging using the exact wording that Aisha Rahman provided, since that seems to be the most official-looking document. While I wait for that (7-10 business days), I'm going to put together the combination package as a backup: Award Letter + printed payment history from the "View and Print Claim Summary" section + bank statements showing EDD deposits + professional cover letter explaining the situation. If the property management company still pushes back, I'll get everything notarized and try escalating to their main office or regional manager like Thais suggested. It's so frustrating that EDD doesn't make this easier, but seeing how many people have successfully navigated this gives me hope. Thanks everyone for sharing your solutions - this community is amazing for helping each other through these bureaucratic nightmares!

I'm dealing with a similar situation right now - my employer stopped paying us about 3 weeks ago but keeps insisting it's just a "temporary cash flow issue" and we should "hang in there." Reading through everyone's experiences here has been eye-opening. I had no idea I could file for UI benefits while still technically employed! The point about documenting everything really resonates with me. I've been saving all the text messages from my supervisor about delayed payments, but I hadn't thought about screenshotting my timecard entries. Starting that today. One thing I'm curious about - for those who filed in similar situations, how long did it typically take to get your first UI payment? I'm worried about the gap between filing and actually receiving benefits, especially since I'm already behind on bills from the missed paychecks. Also, did anyone here end up having their employer contest the UI claim? I'm a bit nervous about potential retaliation, even though I know it's illegal. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences - this community has been incredibly helpful during what feels like an impossible situation.

I'm a former EDD claims processor and wanted to add some insight from the inside perspective. Your situation is absolutely eligible for UI benefits - we see cases like this regularly and they're usually straightforward once you get to the eligibility interview. A few practical tips based on what I've seen work best: 1. When you file online, there should be a dropdown for "reduction in hours/wages" - select that rather than "laid off" or "quit." This will route your claim correctly from the start. 2. During your eligibility interview, lead with the key facts: employed since [date], last paid March 15th, still working full hours but receiving $0. The interviewer will understand immediately. 3. Don't worry too much about your employer contesting - with 7 weeks of non-payment, their case would be extremely weak. Most employers in this situation are too busy trying to keep their business afloat to fight UI claims. 4. Timeline-wise, with the eligibility interview you're probably looking at 3-4 weeks from filing to first payment, assuming no complications. The fact that you're still showing up to work actually strengthens your case significantly. It shows good faith on your part and makes it clear this isn't voluntary. File today if you haven't already - you've waited long enough!

This thread has been incredibly helpful! I'm dealing with a similar situation with my uncle who's been on Social Security disability (not retirement) and just started receiving unemployment. From what I've read here, I understand that Social Security retirement doesn't reduce UI benefits in California, but I'm wondering if the same applies to Social Security disability? The forms and requirements seem so similar but I want to make sure we're reporting everything correctly. Has anyone here dealt with SSDI specifically alongside unemployment benefits?

I'm new to this community and this thread has been a lifesaver! My mom is in almost the exact same situation - she's been receiving Social Security retirement for about 18 months and just applied for unemployment after being laid off from her part-time job. We were so confused about the reporting requirements and honestly terrified about making a mistake that could jeopardize either benefit. Reading everyone's experiences here, especially Sofia's update about her dad getting everything sorted out, gives me so much confidence that we can handle this correctly. I'm definitely going to have her report the Social Security under "other income" from the start, and it's such a relief to know that in California it won't actually reduce her unemployment benefits. Thank you all for sharing your knowledge - communities like this make navigating these confusing systems so much easier!

I had this exact same issue happen to me back in February! My entire January was missing from the payment history tab, and I was so worried my payments would get messed up. But just like others have said, it really is just a display glitch. My payments continued to process normally, and the missing history showed back up about 4 days later. The key thing is to check your certification status on the Home tab - if it says "pending payment" you're all good. I've learned not to stress about the History tab anymore since it seems to have these glitches pretty regularly after they do system maintenance.

This exact same thing happened to me about 3 months ago! Missing payment history for an entire month had me absolutely panicking, especially since I couldn't afford any payment delays. But everyone here is right - it's just a UI glitch that happens after system updates. What helped calm my nerves was logging into my BofA EDD card account and checking that all my previous payments were actually deposited there. The banking records showed everything was fine even when the EDD website was acting up. Your payments should process normally regardless of what the History tab shows. I'd definitely recommend checking your card/bank account as a backup way to verify your payment record while waiting for the display issue to fix itself.