Jessica, I'm so sorry you had to experience such unprofessional and hostile treatment during your eligibility interview. What that interviewer said to you was completely out of line and goes against basic standards of respectful service. No one should have to endure comments like "If I was your employer, I would have fired you" during what's supposed to be a neutral fact-finding process. I'm really encouraged to see from your update that you were able to get through to a supervisor who took your complaint seriously. It shows that there are still people in the system who understand the importance of treating claimants with dignity and following proper procedures. Your decision to document everything immediately after the call and then follow through with filing a formal complaint took real courage, especially when you're already dealing with the stress of unemployment. But you did exactly the right thing - not just for your own case, but to help protect future claimants from experiencing similar treatment. This entire thread has become such a valuable resource for anyone navigating the EDD system. The practical advice shared here about documentation, escalation procedures, and services like Claimyr will help so many people who find themselves in similar situations. Your willingness to share this difficult experience and turn it into something that can help others is truly admirable. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that your claim gets approved. You clearly left your job for valid reasons, and despite that awful interview experience, the review process should evaluate your case fairly. Please keep us updated when you hear back - we're all rooting for you!

Jessica, I'm so sorry you had to go through such an awful experience. What that interviewer did was completely unprofessional and unacceptable - you absolutely did not deserve to be treated that way during an already stressful process. I'm really glad to see from your updates that you were able to get through to a supervisor who took your complaint seriously. That gives me hope that there are still people in the system who care about treating claimants with basic dignity and following proper procedures. Your decision to document everything immediately and file a formal complaint was exactly the right thing to do. It not only helps your own case but also protects future claimants from having to endure similar treatment from that interviewer. This entire thread has been incredibly valuable - the advice about using Claimyr to get through, knowing there's a review process beyond the interviewer's recommendation, and understanding our rights as claimants is so helpful. Your courage in sharing this experience has created a real resource for this community. I hope your claim gets approved - leaving due to a toxic work environment with sudden schedule changes sounds like it should qualify as good cause. Please keep us posted on the final decision. We're all rooting for you, and thank you for standing up for yourself and helping others in the process!

I just had my RESEA appointment this past Monday and was in almost exactly your situation! Only been unemployed for about 3 weeks when I got selected, and I already had 4 interviews scheduled including one second round interview. I was honestly pretty frustrated at first thinking "seriously, why do they think I need help when I'm clearly already making progress?" But it actually went way better than I expected! The representative was genuinely impressed that I was being so proactive with my job search. She said it's always encouraging to see claimants who are already taking initiative rather than waiting to be pushed. The whole appointment took about 40 minutes and felt more like a supportive consultation than an interrogation. Here's what I'd recommend having ready: - A organized list of your applications (company, position, date applied, current status) - Your resume as a PDF ready to share if they ask - Be prepared to discuss your timeline and what you're looking for in your next role One thing I wasn't prepared for - they asked about my flexibility with work arrangements (remote vs hybrid vs in-office) and whether I'd consider part-time work while waiting to hear back from my top interviews. Just good to think about ahead of time. Since you already have 3 interviews lined up including that second round, you're in an excellent position! They really just want to verify you're meeting work search requirements, which you clearly are. The fact that you're actively interviewing will definitely work in your favor. Don't stress about it too much - with your current interview activity, this should be one of the smoother appointments. Good luck with that second interview! Sounds like you'll probably have a job offer before long anyway.

I had my RESEA appointment about 3 weeks ago and was in almost the exact same situation as you - only unemployed for about a month with several active interviews already lined up! I was really stressed about it beforehand, thinking it would be a huge waste of time when I was clearly already being proactive with my job search. The appointment ended up being much smoother than I expected though. The representative was actually really pleased when I explained my interview pipeline and said it's always great to see people who are already taking charge of their job search without needing to be prompted. Here's what I brought that helped it go smoothly: - A simple spreadsheet with all my applications (company name, position, date applied, status) - My resume ready as a PDF to share if needed - Notes about my target roles and search timeline The whole thing took about 45 minutes and honestly felt more like a progress check-in than any kind of test. Since you already have 3 interviews going including a second round, you're in an even better position than I was! They really just want to see that you're actively looking for work, which you obviously are. One heads up - they asked about my openness to temporary work and different work arrangements while waiting to hear back from my top choice interviews. Nothing too intense though. Don't stress about it too much - with your current interview activity, this should be pretty straightforward. Good luck with that second interview! Sounds like you'll probably be employed again soon anyway.

As someone who just went through this process last month, I can tell you that the waiting is absolutely the worst part! I had my phone interview on February 12th and didn't get my determination until March 5th - so about 3 weeks total. What helped me stay sane was setting up a daily routine of checking my UI Online account at the same time each morning (around 9am) so I wasn't obsessively refreshing all day. The determination letter showed up in my inbox on a Wednesday morning with no warning, and my payments switched to paid that same afternoon. Hang in there - the system is slow but it does eventually work!

I just want to add that while you're waiting for your determination, it's also worth double-checking that all your documents were properly submitted during the interview process. Sometimes delays happen because they're waiting for additional verification or clarification on something that was discussed. If you took any notes during your phone interview about what documents they might need or any follow-up actions, now would be a good time to review those. Also, make sure your mailing address is current in your profile - I've heard of people missing important notices because their address wasn't updated after a recent move. The waiting is definitely nerve-wracking, but based on everyone's experiences here, it sounds like most people do get their decisions within that 2-3 week window.

FINAL UPDATE: Got my decision letter today - I WON!! The judge reversed the EDD's determination and found I was eligible for benefits! The letter says EDD has to process this within 10 days. Such a huge relief after months of stress. For anyone else waiting - definitely call that CUIAB number to check status, and definitely keep certifying every two weeks even while you wait!

Congratulations on winning your appeal! This gives me so much hope as someone who's been waiting for my decision too. I had my hearing 6 weeks ago and have been checking the mail obsessively every day. Reading through everyone's experiences here, it sounds like the wait times are all over the place but most people are getting decisions between 7-10 weeks. I'm definitely going to call that CUIAB number to check my status - thanks for sharing that resource! And good reminder about continuing to certify - I almost stopped doing it because it felt pointless when everything keeps showing "disqualified." Really glad it worked out for you after all that stress and financial hardship.

Hey @Aiden Chen, I'm dealing with the exact same nightmare right now! Been waiting for a callback for 5 days and getting more anxious by the hour. After reading through all these responses, I'm realizing the callback system is basically a coin flip - some people get lucky, others wait forever. Here's my game plan based on everyone's advice: I'm setting my alarm for 7:55 AM tomorrow (Tuesday) to try the 8:01 AM calling strategy that @Jean Claude and others swear by. If that doesn't work, I'm immediately looking up my assembly member and submitting a help request on their website. The stress of not knowing when/if they'll call back is honestly worse than just being on hold for hours. At least when you're on hold you feel like you're actively doing something! But I'm trying to stay positive - seems like everyone eventually gets through one way or another. Thanks for starting this thread, it's been a lifesaver knowing we're all in this together. Will update if I have any luck tomorrow! 🤞

I've been in your exact situation @Aiden Chen! Waited 10 days for a callback that never came, then tried again and got one within 3 days. The system is totally unpredictable. Here's what I learned: definitely try the 8:01 AM Tuesday calling strategy everyone's mentioning - it actually worked for me on the second try. Also, I set up a Google Voice number just for EDD calls so I wouldn't miss anything, and made sure to answer every unknown number for about 2 weeks. When they finally did call me back, the rep was super helpful and resolved my payment issue in one call. The assembly member route is solid backup too - my friend got results that way when calling failed. Don't give up! The waiting sucks but most people here eventually got through one way or another. Keep your documents ready and stay persistent! 💪