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Have you checked your base period? Sometimes they use a weird calculation that doesn't include your most recent work. Here's how to calculate it: 1. Find the last completed quarter before you filed 2. Count back four more quarters 3. That's your base period Make sure your W2 falls within that time frame. If not, you might need to wait and reapply.
Pro tip: if you can't get through on the phone, try reaching out to your state representative's office. They often have contacts in the unemployment office and can help push things along.
This is why we need to overhaul the entire unemployment system. It's a joke that people have to wait months to get the help they need. 😤
Javier Gomez
This happened to my cousin last year. Turns out there was a glitch in their system that wasn't counting some people's income correctly. Might be worth asking if that could be the issue.
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Emma Wilson
•A glitch? That's wild. You'd think they'd have better systems in place for something so important.
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Javier Gomez
•You'd think, but government tech is notoriously outdated. 🤷♂️
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Alice Fleming
I went through this exact same situation about 6 months ago. The key is to file an appeal immediately - you usually have 30 days from the denial date. When you call, specifically ask to speak with someone about "wage verification" and mention that you have documentation (your W2) that contradicts their records. I had to fax my W2 and last few paystubs to their appeals department. It took about 3 weeks, but they eventually corrected it and I got all my back pay. Don't give up - you've got the paperwork to back up your claim!
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