My former supervisor submitted that I 'quit' when they forced me out and now I'm defending myself from potential fraud charges PLUS $15k in "overpaid" benefits and fines not to mention other punitive measures. I signed the agreement only because I thought I wouldn't have a problem getting a job. The person that signed the agreement with me is a superior to the supervisor who sabotaged me. I can't take much more of this. And when do I find all this out? A year later. Benefits issued. Taxes on those benefits paid in full. And me just starting my first fulltime job in a year after thousands of applications. i suppose i need to hire a damn attorney now. Any insight into the minds of the hearing judges and what the decision may be? And what recourse I have besides another appeal?

Also: I'm in CA. The "hearing" did not go well unless EDD appeals judges are normally aggressive and accusatory.

Who the hell gets a severance package after they quit their jobs? Am I losing my mind?