I'm in the exact same boat right now! Had my EDD eligibility interview yesterday and it sounds almost identical to your experience - only lasted about 11 minutes, interviewer was surprisingly nice, and she mentioned they already had my employer's response too. I was also laid off due to company restructuring. Reading through all these responses is giving me so much hope! It sounds like when the interview is brief and straightforward like ours were, it's usually a really good sign that the employer confirmed the same separation reason we provided. I've been pending for 2.5 weeks now and getting pretty anxious about finances, but seeing people like Lucas and Paolo get their payments within 3-4 days after similar interviews is keeping me optimistic. The waiting is definitely the hardest part - I keep refreshing my UI Online portal every few hours hoping to see that magical status change from "Pending" to "Paid"! But based on everyone's experiences here, it seems like we just need to be patient for a few more business days. Fingers crossed for both of us that we get good news soon! This thread has been incredibly helpful for managing expectations and stress during the wait.

Just wanted to share some encouragement - I went through this exact same process about 2 months ago and had a very similar experience! My eligibility interview was only 8 minutes long, the rep mentioned my employer had already responded, and she didn't challenge anything I said about being laid off. I was in the same boat as you with multiple weeks pending (I had 5 weeks backed up) and was getting really stressed about bills. But just like others have mentioned here, my payments all switched from "Pending" to "Paid" exactly 3 business days after the interview. Getting that lump sum was such a huge relief! The combination of a brief interview + employer already responding + no follow-up questions is really the best case scenario. When there are issues or disputes, those interviews can go on for 45+ minutes with lots of detailed questioning. The fact that yours was smooth and quick strongly suggests your employer confirmed the layoff and there are no red flags. Keep certifying every two weeks and try to hang in there for a few more days. I know the waiting is brutal when money is tight, but based on your description everything sounds very promising for a quick approval!

I'm so sorry you're dealing with this frustrating situation! Unfortunately, missed interviews by EDD are way more common than they should be, and it's absolutely not your fault. The good news is that you won't be disqualified - this is clearly their error, not yours. Here's what you need to do: Call the EDD main line (1-800-300-5616) at exactly 8:00 AM tomorrow morning. Set an alarm for 7:59 AM and start dialing right at 8:00. You'll probably get busy signals for the first 15-20 tries, but don't give up! Keep redialing until you get through. When you reach a rep, be very clear: "I had a scheduled eligibility interview today that EDD failed to conduct. I was available and waiting by my phone all day." Ask them to document in your claim file that the missed interview was due to EDD's error, not yours - this protects you from any potential issues. Don't accept a 3-week wait for rescheduling when it's their mistake. Politely but firmly ask for expedited rescheduling. Many people get interviews within a week when they push back on the standard delays. Also check your UI Online account tonight and tomorrow morning for any updates. Sometimes they post rescheduling info there first. You've got this! Their system is broken, but you deserve those benefits and this absolutely can be resolved quickly when you know the right approach.

I just wanted to add my voice to this conversation because I went through the exact same thing about 3 months ago! EDD missed my scheduled interview on a Wednesday afternoon - I had literally taken time off work and was sitting by my phone for hours. The stress and uncertainty was awful, especially when you're already dealing with financial pressure from being unemployed. Here's what worked for me: I called the 1-800-300-5616 number at exactly 8:00 AM the next morning (set multiple alarms!) and kept redialing for about 25 minutes until I got through. The rep was actually very apologetic and said they'd been having major staffing issues that week. She rescheduled my interview for the following Monday instead of making me wait another 3 weeks. The key things that helped: 1) Being very clear that I was available and waiting all day, 2) Asking them to note in my file that the missed interview was EDD's fault, and 3) Politely pushing back when they first offered me a 4-week wait for rescheduling. I'm so glad to see you got this resolved quickly! For anyone else reading this who might face the same situation - don't panic, document everything, call right at 8 AM, and don't accept long delays for their mistakes. The system is frustrating but it IS possible to get results when you're persistent and know what to ask for.

This entire thread is such a great resource for anyone dealing with unreported income issues! As someone who's been navigating the EDD system for the past year, I can confirm that being proactive really is everything. I had a minor income reporting mix-up early in my claim (nothing as complex as your situation, @Nia Thompson) and the anxiety was overwhelming. What I learned from my experience and what everyone here is saying is spot-on - EDD's automated systems will eventually catch income discrepancies through quarterly wage matching, but how they handle it depends largely on whether you self-report or they discover it first. The fact that you got through and they're treating it as a non-fraud overpayment is exactly what should happen when someone handles it properly. For future readers: save this thread! The advice about documenting call attempts, using services like Claimyr, and being completely transparent is gold. Also keep ALL your employment documentation - paystubs, offer letters, anything that shows your work history and income. Thanks to everyone who shared their stories here. Community support like this makes dealing with these bureaucratic nightmares so much more manageable!

This thread has been incredibly helpful to read through as someone who's also dealing with EDD income reporting issues. @Nia Thompson, I'm so glad you were able to get through and resolve this situation! Your experience really demonstrates how crucial it is to be proactive and honest when these mistakes happen. I'm actually in a somewhat similar boat - I've been receiving UI benefits and recently picked up some freelance work that I completely forgot to report on my last certification. Reading through everyone's advice here, especially about self-reporting before EDD discovers it through their verification process, has convinced me I need to act immediately. The consensus from everyone's experiences seems clear: document everything, be completely transparent, and don't wait for them to catch it. It's reassuring to see that EDD does differentiate between honest mistakes and intentional fraud when you handle it properly. Thank you to everyone who shared their stories and practical advice - this community support makes navigating these stressful situations so much more manageable!

I've been battling this E314 error for about 2 weeks now and it's been absolutely maddening! What finally got me through was a combination of several things others have mentioned here. I used Firefox (not Chrome), cleared everything including cookies and site data, then tried right around 6 AM PST when the system seems less loaded. The key thing that made the difference though was breaking up my request into smaller pieces instead of trying to submit everything at once. Instead of uploading multiple documents or filling out long forms in one session, I did it bit by bit over several attempts. It's tedious but it worked! Also, @Dmitri Volkov that calling service you mentioned actually sounds pretty tempting at this point - my time is definitely worth more than sitting on hold for 4+ hours 😅 Hang in there everyone, this system is trash but we'll get through it!

I've been dealing with E314 errors on and off for about a month now, and what's been working for me lately is a combination of patience and strategic timing. I noticed the system tends to be more stable during very early morning hours (around 5-7 AM PST) and late evenings after 10 PM. Also, I've had better luck when I log out completely, restart my browser, and then log back in fresh rather than just refreshing the page. One thing that really helped was turning off any browser extensions temporarily - apparently some ad blockers or privacy extensions can interfere with their system. It's absolutely ridiculous that we have to become IT specialists just to access basic unemployment services, but I hope sharing what's worked for me helps someone else avoid some of the frustration. Keep trying different approaches - eventually something will stick! 💪

To all those having trouble reaching a human at California Unemployment. I just ran across this video that gave me a shortcut to reach a human. Hope it helps! https://youtu.be/Ize0EkN4HDI

You can usually find your award letter through your EDD online account. Log into your UI Online portal and look for a "Documents" or "Correspondence" section - your award letter should be available there as a PDF download. If you can't find it online, you can also request a copy by calling EDD, but given the wait times, I'd definitely check your online account first. The award letter is typically sent when your claim is approved and shows your weekly benefit amount and other important details about your claim.