tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5440667314879833095.post1592046506064287800..comments2023-07-20T09:28:40.143-05:00Comments on Unemployment Statistics: 60 minutes story on the 99 weeks of UnemploymentUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5440667314879833095.post-72870356006524401662011-08-12T22:08:31.335-05:002011-08-12T22:08:31.335-05:00I was a 99er for awhile but then chose to review m...I was a 99er for awhile but then chose to review my records. See, I filed my original claim the same day I was laid off from work. I made $1311.22 from Monday to Friday, so I didn't get credit for my first week of benefits after I filed. Once I exhausted my 99 weeks I decided to double check my records and found a loophole in California's Unemployment Code. Since I technically worked and earned enough money to qualify me for a new claim the EDD had to file a 2nd claim for me, which also qualified for all the extensions. Needless to say this process took a few months to sort out because working with the EDD is like trying to put a nail in a cement wall. I am currently on my 46th week of benefits on my 2nd claim (2 for 1 special...) I think anybody that thinks they might have a similar situation to explore it further. It couldn't hurt and I hope my story inspires and helps some of you.<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />Joe<br />http://www.nojobjoe.comUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12045406075316053381noreply@blogger.com