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This thread has been incredibly informative! As someone who's also dealing with unemployment and unexpected expenses, I had no idea about the base period employer complications or the difference between hardship withdrawals and distributions. @Sofía Rodríguez - I really hope the 401k loan option through Meridian works out for you! That seems like the ideal solution to avoid both the tax penalties and potential EDD issues. The math that Emily broke down is eye-opening - losing $4-5k in taxes/penalties for a $3,100 repair really puts it in perspective. One thing I wanted to add that I don't think anyone mentioned - if you do end up needing to go the withdrawal route and talk to EDD, you might want to also ask them about the appeals process upfront. Given some of the horror stories shared here about penalty weeks and claim cancellations, it would be good to know your rights and options if something goes wrong, even if you report everything correctly. Also, for anyone else reading this thread in the future - document EVERYTHING. Take screenshots of EDD website pages, save emails, write down dates/times/names when you call. The system seems complicated enough that having a paper trail could be crucial if disputes arise later. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences and resources. This community is amazing for looking out for each other during these tough times!
This is such great advice about documenting everything and asking about the appeals process upfront! I hadn't thought about getting that information preemptively, but given how many people have shared stories about unexpected penalties and complications, that's really smart planning. You're absolutely right about the paper trail being crucial - it seems like EDD disputes can get messy quickly, and having documentation could make all the difference in resolving issues. I'm definitely going to start taking screenshots and keeping detailed records of any conversations I have with them. @Sofía Rodríguez - I m'also rooting for the 401k loan option to work out for you! After reading through everyone s'experiences and advice, it really does seem like the best path forward if it s'available. Fingers crossed that Meridian s'HR department has good news for you on Monday. This whole discussion has been such a valuable learning experience about navigating these complex financial situations while on unemployment. Thank you to everyone who took the time to share their knowledge and experiences - it s'exactly this kind of community support that makes such a difference when you re'dealing with these stressful situations.
I'm also dealing with unemployment and unexpected expenses right now, so this thread has been incredibly eye-opening! The complexity around base period employers and retirement withdrawals is something I never would have understood without reading everyone's experiences here. @Sofía Rodríguez - I'm really hoping the 401k loan option works out when you call Meridian on Monday! That seems like it could solve your transportation issue without any of the tax penalties or EDD complications that everyone's warned about. What strikes me most about this discussion is how many resources exist that most of us probably don't know about - the 2-1-1 hotline, United Way programs, CalWORKs Emergency Aid, professional association grants, and EAP benefits for former employees. It makes me realize how important it is to exhaust all these options before touching retirement savings, especially given the potential tax implications. For anyone else in similar situations, I think this thread shows why it's so crucial to get official guidance from EDD before making any major financial decisions. The conflicting experiences people have shared really highlight how individual circumstances can lead to very different outcomes. Thanks to everyone who shared their knowledge and experiences - this kind of community support makes navigating unemployment so much less isolating. Please keep us updated on how things work out!
As someone new to this community, I'm really grateful for how detailed and supportive everyone has been in this thread! The level of knowledge sharing here is incredible - from the technical details about base period employers to all the alternative resources people have mentioned. @Sofía Rodríguez - I m'also hoping the 401k loan route works out for you on Monday! It s'amazing how that option could potentially solve your problem without any of the tax headaches or EDD complications. What really stands out to me is how this discussion shows the importance of community knowledge when dealing with these complex government systems. The EDD rules seem so convoluted that even their own representatives sometimes give conflicting information, so having real experiences from people who ve'navigated similar situations is invaluable. The resource list that s'emerged from everyone s'contributions - 2-1-1, United Way, CalWORKs Emergency Aid, professional associations, EAP programs - should honestly be pinned somewhere for other community members dealing with financial emergencies while unemployed. I had no idea most of these existed! Really hoping everything works out for you, and thanks to everyone for creating such an informative and supportive discussion. This is exactly the kind of community help that makes dealing with unemployment less overwhelming.
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This thread has been absolutely incredible to read through! I've been lurking on this community for weeks trying to find real solutions to the EDD phone nightmare, and this is hands down the most helpful discussion I've seen. I'm dealing with the exact same issue - my claim started in December and I've been stuck in pending for about 10 days now. Reading about the quarterly review flag was a total revelation - I had zero idea this was even a thing! It's absolutely maddening that EDD doesn't send any notification about these automatic holds. I've been doing the classic mistake of calling the 800 number right at 8am every day and hanging up immediately when I hear that "maximum callers" message. After seeing all these success stories, I'm definitely going to try the 833-978-2511 number tomorrow around 10:30am and actually wait through the full message this time. I love the strategy of immediately mentioning the quarterly review flag by name - that seems so much smarter than trying to explain symptoms and hoping the rep figures it out. @Oliver Becker thank you for starting this thread and following up with your success! And huge thanks to everyone else who shared what actually worked. When the official system completely fails us, this community support is everything. Crossing my fingers that I can finally get through and join the success stories!
Welcome to the community! I just joined recently too after dealing with this exact same nightmare. Your situation sounds identical to so many of us - December claim start, pending for weeks, and that same frustrating cycle with the main number. The quarterly review flag really is a game-changer once you know about it. I tried the 833 number strategy yesterday at 10:35am after reading through this thread and actually got through after about 30 minutes in queue! Used the script about mentioning the quarterly review flag by name and the rep found and cleared it immediately. She confirmed that tons of December claimants are hitting this issue right now as their benefit years cross quarters. Your timing for tomorrow sounds perfect - mid-morning seems to be the sweet spot based on everyone's experiences here. Don't give up if you don't get through on the first try, sometimes it takes a couple attempts even with the right strategy. Really hoping you get the same quick resolution the rest of us have had once we finally reached someone who knew about these flags!
This thread is absolutely amazing! I just found it after being stuck in pending hell for 3 weeks and I'm so relieved to finally understand what's happening. My claim also started in December so I'm 99% sure I have that quarterly review flag too. I had NO clue this was even a thing - it's ridiculous that EDD doesn't tell us about these automatic holds! I've been wasting hours every day calling the main number at 8am and getting that same "maximum callers" hangup. Reading all these success stories gives me actual hope for the first time in weeks. Tomorrow I'm trying the 833-978-2511 number at 10:30am and waiting through the full message like everyone suggests. Also definitely using that script about mentioning the quarterly review flag by name right away - seems way more effective than explaining symptoms. Thank you all for sharing strategies that actually WORK instead of just complaining (though we all have good reason to complain lol). If this doesn't work I'm contacting my assembly member too. Will update if I get through! 🤞
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I went through something very similar last year! Got a disqualification letter on Tuesday and then an EDDCAN number on Friday - I was so confused. Turns out EDD had shifted my claim to use my part-time retail job instead of my full-time position where I got "terminated for cause" (which was bogus). The key thing is that EDDCAN number - that means you have an active claim! I'd suggest logging into UI Online and checking if you have any weeks available to certify. If you do, go ahead and certify. The worst that happens is they say you're not eligible, but if the system is letting you certify, that's usually a good sign. Also definitely appeal that misconduct determination from Davis Marketing. Even if you're getting benefits through the DoorDash claim now, having a misconduct on your record could hurt you for future claims. I appealed mine and won because my employer couldn't provide any actual evidence of the misconduct they claimed. The whole process took about 6 weeks from appeal to hearing, but it was worth it to clear my record. Stay persistent!
Thanks for sharing your experience! It's really reassuring to hear from someone who went through the exact same thing. Six weeks for the appeal process doesn't sound too bad considering how backed up EDD usually is. Did you have to provide any specific documentation during your appeal, or was it mainly just your testimony against theirs? I'm trying to gather everything I can to make the strongest case possible since I know this "time clock manipulation" claim is completely false.
For my appeal, I mainly relied on my testimony, but I also gathered a few key pieces of documentation that really helped my case. I requested my personnel file from HR (which they have to provide within 30 days in California), and it showed zero disciplinary actions or warnings related to what they claimed I did wrong. I also printed out emails between me and my supervisor that contradicted their version of events. The most important thing was being very specific about the timeline and facts during the hearing. I wrote out a detailed statement beforehand outlining exactly what happened, when it happened, and why their claims were false. The judge seemed to appreciate having clear, factual information rather than emotional arguments. Since you mentioned you didn't even have access to modify time records, definitely emphasize that in your appeal. Ask your former employer to provide evidence of how you could have manipulated something you couldn't access - they won't be able to, and that should work strongly in your favor. Document everything you can remember about your actual job duties and system access levels.
I'm dealing with a very similar situation right now! Got disqualified from my main job for "insubordination" (which is completely false - I was actually laid off due to budget cuts), but then received an EDDCAN number for a claim based on my freelance graphic design work. The fact that you have the same EDDCAN number on both letters is actually really encouraging - it means EDD likely just redirected your existing claim to use your DoorDash earnings instead of Davis Marketing. When I called EDD (finally got through after using that Claimyr service someone mentioned), the rep explained that they do this automatically when the primary employer disqualifies someone but there are other qualifying wages in the base period. My advice: definitely certify when your weeks become available, and absolutely appeal that Davis Marketing disqualification. Even though you're getting benefits through DoorDash now, clearing that misconduct from your record is important for future claims. Plus, if you win the appeal, they might be able to increase your benefit amount based on the higher Davis wages. The whole system is confusing but it sounds like it's actually working in your favor! Keep us updated on how it goes.
Thanks for sharing your similar experience! It's such a relief to hear that this automatic redirection to other qualifying wages is actually a normal thing EDD does. I was starting to think their system was just completely broken (well, maybe it still is, but at least it's working in our favor!). I'm definitely going to follow everyone's advice here and certify as soon as the weeks become available, while also filing that appeal for the Davis Marketing disqualification. It's encouraging to know that even if I'm getting benefits now through DoorDash, winning the appeal could potentially increase my benefit amount based on those higher Davis wages. Really appreciate you mentioning the Claimyr service too - I've been seeing that recommendation pop up a few times in this thread and might give it a try if I need to speak with EDD directly about anything else. It's so frustrating that we have to pay a third-party service just to get through to a government agency, but if it works, it works! I'll definitely keep everyone updated on how the appeal process goes. This community has been incredibly helpful - way more useful than anything I could find on EDD's actual website!
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I'm dealing with this EXACT same issue right now! Filed my claim 2 weeks ago, got my EDDCAN letter last Friday, and I've been banging my head against the wall trying to register online. That "information cannot be verified" error message is the most unhelpful thing ever - like, WHAT information?? Which field is wrong?? Reading through all these responses is actually really reassuring because I was starting to think I was losing my mind. Definitely going to try the ALL CAPS name trick since that seems to be the magic solution for multiple people here. Also going to double-check that I'm entering my SSN without dashes. The 14 business day wait is frustrating when you're already stressed about money, but sounds like that's just how their system works unfortunately. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences - it really helps to know this isn't just me being incompetent with online forms!
@Sophia Carter You re'definitely not going crazy! I m'literally going through this exact same thing right now - filed my claim about 10 days ago and got my EDDCAN letter this week. Been trying to register for 3 days straight with that same useless information "cannot be verified error." It s'so frustrating when you re'already stressed about finances and then you can t'even access the system to certify! Reading everyone s'success stories here is giving me hope though. I m'going to wait until I hit that 14 business day mark that everyone keeps mentioning, then try the ALL CAPS trick and make sure my SSN doesn t'have any dashes. It s'wild how such a simple registration process can have so many weird technical quirks. At least we know we re'not alone in this struggle!
I'm going through this nightmare right now too! Been trying to register for 6 days straight with that same "information cannot be verified" error and I was seriously starting to think I broke something. This thread is honestly such a lifesaver because now I know it's not just me being an idiot with the form. Going to try the ALL CAPS name trick once I hit that 14 business day mark everyone keeps talking about. Also really helpful tip about entering the SSN without dashes - I've been including them this whole time! It's so frustrating that such a critical system has all these weird quirks that nobody tells you about. The fact that we can't even start certifying until we can register just adds to the stress when you're already dealing with unemployment. Thanks to everyone who shared what worked for them - gives me hope that there's actually a solution to this mess!
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After reading through all the responses, here's a summary of the best approach: 1. Be completely transparent with the warehouse about your timeframe and get it in writing 2. When it's time to leave, provide proper notice and clearly state you're returning to your primary seasonal employment 3. Maintain good standing with both employers 4. When you file for unemployment after your seasonal job ends, be prepared to explain your work history during the benefit year 5. During your eligibility interview, clearly explain the higher wages and established nature of your seasonal employment as the reason for leaving the temporary position This approach gives you the best chance of maintaining eligibility while still earning income during your off-season.
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CosmicCowboy
•Thank you so much for summarizing everything! This community has been incredibly helpful. I feel much more confident about how to handle this situation now. I'll definitely be transparent with the warehouse job and get everything documented properly.
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Javier Morales
I'm dealing with a similar situation right now! I work in forestry (seasonal May-September) and just got offered a part-time retail job for the winter months. Reading through all these responses has been super educational. One thing I want to add - if you do take the warehouse job, make sure you understand their policies around rehiring. Some places will mark you as "not eligible for rehire" if you quit, even with proper notice. That could limit your options if you need temporary work again next winter. Also, consider asking the warehouse if they have any temporary or seasonal positions available instead of permanent roles. Some employers are more understanding when they know upfront that it's meant to be temporary employment. Good luck with whatever you decide! Seasonal work definitely has its challenges when it comes to navigating the off-season.
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Emma Swift
•That's a really smart point about the rehire policies! I hadn't even thought about that aspect. It would be pretty frustrating to burn bridges with a potential employer for future off-seasons just because I didn't ask the right questions upfront. I love the idea about asking if they have seasonal/temporary positions instead of permanent ones. That seems like it would solve a lot of the "good cause" issues since the expectation would be built into the job from the start. Thanks for sharing your experience with forestry work - it's helpful to hear from someone in a similar seasonal industry! Did you end up taking the retail job, and if so, how did you approach the conversation with them about your timeline?
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