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Hey Mateo! I went through this exact situation about 8 months ago when my restaurant cut me from 35 hours to 12 hours due to "slower business." Here are some practical tips that really helped me: 1. Apply ASAP - there's a waiting week, so the sooner you file, the sooner you might start receiving benefits 2. When you file, you'll answer questions about why your hours were reduced - be honest that it was your employer's decision, not yours 3. Get something in writing from your manager about the hour reduction if possible (even a text or email works) 4. The work search requirement is real - I had to apply to 3 jobs per week and keep records, even though I was still working part-time One thing that surprised me: my first certification was confusing because I had to report earnings for a week where I hadn't been paid yet (since payday was later). Just remember it's about when you WORKED, not when you got paid. The partial benefits really helped bridge the gap while I looked for a second part-time job. Don't let people scare you off - yes, EDD can be frustrating, but the program exists for exactly your situation. You've got this!
This is super helpful Diego, thank you! Quick question about the work search requirement - when you say you had to apply to 3 jobs per week, did those have to be full-time positions or could some be part-time? Also, did EDD ever actually check to verify that you were really applying to jobs, or do they just trust your records?
I'm in almost the exact same situation! My hours just got cut from 40 to 20 per week at my office job, and I've been really stressed about making ends meet. Reading through all these responses has been incredibly helpful - especially knowing that I need to report gross earnings and track everything carefully. One question I have that I didn't see addressed: if my employer decides to increase my hours back up in a few months, do I just stop certifying for benefits at that point, or is there a formal process to close out the claim? I want to make sure I handle everything properly from start to finish. Also, does anyone know if having a side gig (like occasional freelance work) affects partial UI benefits? I do some graphic design work here and there and want to make sure I report that correctly too if I get any projects while collecting benefits. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences - it's really reassuring to know this program exists for situations like ours!
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Congratulations on getting your appeal approved! That's such a relief after waiting 8 months. For anyone else dealing with similar confusion about BofA vs Money Network cards, this is a perfect example of why it's always worth calling EDD to verify, even if it takes multiple attempts to get through. The transition period is definitely causing a lot of mixed signals, but at least now we know that old claims stick with their original payment system. Thanks for updating us with the resolution!
This is exactly why I love this community - we all help each other navigate these confusing situations and then follow up with what actually happened! Your experience is going to help so many people who get unexpected BofA cards during this transition period. It's reassuring to know that EDD is still honoring old appeals even if it takes forever. Definitely saving this thread for future reference!
This is such a helpful thread! I'm in a similar situation - got a BofA card last week for a claim I filed in early 2024 that went to appeal. I was panicking thinking it was a scam since everyone talks about the Money Network switch. Reading about your successful resolution gives me hope that my appeal might have been approved too. Going to check my UI Online account right now and then call EDD to verify. Thanks for sharing your experience and congrats on finally getting your benefits!
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Update us when you get this resolved! I'm sure others will run into the same situation and could benefit from knowing what worked for you.
Will do! Going to try calling at 8am sharp tomorrow, and if that doesn't work, I'll try that Claimyr service you mentioned. Really appreciate everyone's help - been panicking all day about this.
I went through something similar last month - missed my interview because they called 20 minutes late and I was in the middle of picking up my kids from school. The anxiety is real, but here's what saved me: I immediately called the main EDD number and kept pressing 1-2-1 to get to a live person. Took about 45 tries over two days, but I finally got through to someone who could see the call log showing the interviewer called outside the scheduled window. They marked it as "interviewer error" and rescheduled me for the following week. The key is being persistent and having your story straight about why you couldn't answer at that exact moment. Don't give up - this happens more often than you'd think and they do have procedures to handle it!
This gives me so much hope! Thank you for sharing your experience. I'm definitely going to try that 1-2-1 sequence tomorrow - I've just been hanging up when I get the automated message instead of navigating through it properly. Really encouraging to hear they have "interviewer error" as an actual category they can mark. Did your benefits stay frozen the whole time until your rescheduled interview, or were you able to get payments while waiting?
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Another option that worked for me - try contacting your state representative's office! I know it sounds like overkill, but their constituent services team can sometimes cut through the EDD bureaucracy when you're truly stuck. I called my assemblymember's office, explained the situation, and they had someone from EDD call me back within 48 hours to help reset my password. It's a free service and they deal with EDD issues all the time. Worth a shot if the other suggestions don't pan out! Good luck Kaylee! 🍀
This is such great advice! I had no idea that state representatives could help with EDD issues. It makes total sense though - they probably get these kinds of calls all the time and have established contacts within the department. 48 hours is amazing compared to the weeks some people wait just to get through on the phone. I'm definitely going to look up my assemblymember's office info and give this a try if the bank statements and debit card route don't work out. Thanks for sharing what worked for you! 🙏
I went through this exact same nightmare a few months ago! Here's what finally worked for me: I contacted my credit union and they were able to pull up a detailed statement going back 18 months showing all my EDD deposits with exact dates. Even if you bank with a big bank, most have online chat support that can help you search for specific transaction types. Also, if you have Google Pay, Apple Pay, or PayPal linked to your account, check their transaction histories too - sometimes they capture payment details that can help you piece together the timeline. The key is being persistent and trying multiple angles. Don't let EDD's broken system defeat you! 💪
This is such solid advice! I never thought about checking Google Pay or Apple Pay transaction histories - those apps definitely keep detailed records that might have info I forgot about. The credit union angle is really smart too since smaller financial institutions often have more personalized customer service. I'm going to start with my bank's online chat since that's probably the fastest option, then work my way through all these suggestions. It's so encouraging to hear from someone who actually got through this mess! Thanks for the motivation to keep fighting the system 🔥
Luca Conti
I just went through this exact situation a few months ago with my Amazon affiliate earnings. Here's what I learned from experience: ALWAYS report it, no matter how small. I was making around $15-30 per week and thought about skipping the reporting because it seemed pointless. But I'm so glad I didn't! Here's why: 1. The earnings disregard ($25 or 25% of your WBA) means you likely won't lose ANY benefits for amounts under $25 2. EDD can cross-reference with your tax records later - affiliate programs send 1099s if you earn over $600 per year 3. Not reporting is considered fraud regardless of the amount The certification process is actually pretty straightforward once you get used to it. Just report it as self-employment income for the week you earned it. I kept a simple spreadsheet tracking my weekly affiliate earnings to make certification easier. Trust me, those few extra clicks during certification are worth the peace of mind knowing you're completely compliant with EDD rules!
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Gianna Scott
•This is super helpful! I really appreciate you sharing your actual experience with Amazon affiliate earnings. The spreadsheet idea is genius - I was wondering how to keep track of everything for certification. It's reassuring to hear from someone who was in the exact same boat with similar amounts. I feel much better about reporting it now knowing that others have done the same thing successfully. Thanks for taking the time to break down all the reasons why reporting is the right choice!
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Alejandro Castro
I'm new to this community but have been lurking and reading through similar questions. This thread has been incredibly helpful! I'm in almost the exact same situation with Shopify affiliate commissions - making around $18-22 per week. Reading everyone's responses has convinced me that reporting is definitely the way to go. The peace of mind knowing I won't have to worry about audits or overpayment notices later is worth way more than the minor inconvenience of reporting small amounts during certification. One question for those who've been through this - when you report affiliate income as self-employment, do you need to provide any additional documentation to EDD, or is just entering the amount during certification sufficient? I want to make sure I'm doing everything correctly from the start. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences - this community is such a valuable resource for navigating EDD's confusing system!
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Miguel Diaz
•Welcome to the community! Great question about documentation. From my experience, just entering the amount during certification is sufficient for most cases. EDD doesn't typically ask for additional documentation upfront when you're reporting small affiliate amounts like this. However, I'd recommend keeping your own records - screenshots of your affiliate dashboard showing earnings, any payment confirmations, etc. This way if EDD ever does request documentation during a review or audit, you'll have everything organized and ready to go. The key is being able to prove when you earned the income (not when you were paid) since that's what determines which certification period to report it under. Hope this helps!
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