Boatner has one thing to say: I am a real human, despite whatever paperwork.
She s hopeful once she can get her California ID, that will be the end of her ordeal.
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Thousands of Californians face more delays in getting unemployment benefits
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SAN LEANDRO, Calif. (KGO) Desperate. That s how you might describe the situation for hundreds of thousands of jobless whose benefits remain stuck on hold.
Critics blame an antiquated EDD computer system for sucking many benefit decisions down a black hole. People like China Rathino end up paying the price. They just got out of school. So this is India, says Rathino, introducing one of her children.
India isn t a big fan of distance learning. It s easy to fall asleep, India told us.
7-year-old Faye doesn t like being home for school either, although she recently received a visit from the Tooth Fairy. And little sister Juliette isn t bashful about letting everyone know she s three.
Unemployed Southern Californians continue to struggle to obtain benefits from the state s Employment Development Department (EDD).
That s why we spoke to an expert to answer your questions about applying for claims, $300 stimulus funds, fraud and much more.
Watch the video above for answers from Michele Evermore, an expert with the National Employment Law Project.
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