I just went through this exact same issue last week! Error E 324 was driving me absolutely crazy. What finally worked for me was a combination of several things mentioned here: I used incognito mode, made sure to format my driver's license number with NO spaces or dashes (this was key!), disabled all my browser extensions including ad blockers, and tried it super early in the morning around 5:30 AM when the servers weren't overloaded. Also make sure your address exactly matches what's on your license - even apartment vs apt can mess it up. The EDD system is incredibly finicky but don't lose hope! It took me about 6 tries with different approaches before I finally got through. Hang in there and keep trying different combinations of these fixes! 💪

I'm currently stuck with this exact same Error E 324 issue and reading through everyone's solutions has been incredibly helpful! I've been trying for days to get my disability application through and was starting to panic. Going to try the combination approach that seems to work for most people - incognito mode, early morning timing (maybe 6 AM), clean formatting with no spaces/dashes in the license number, and disabling my VPN and ad blockers. Also need to double-check that my address formatting matches exactly what's on my license. It's frustrating that we have to jump through all these hoops just to access benefits we're entitled to, but at least there's hope with all these success stories! Will definitely check my spam folder for old EDD account numbers too. Thanks to everyone for sharing their experiences - this thread is a lifeline! 🙏

One more important tip: during the interview, if you don't understand a question, ask for clarification. Sometimes the interviewer's questions can be confusing or seem like they're fishing for something. It's perfectly okay to say, "I want to make sure I understand your question correctly, are you asking..." This prevents misunderstandings that could affect your claim. Also, remember that the interview is being recorded, so take your time to think before answering. There's no rush, and thoughtful answers are better than hasty ones you might regret.

Just checking in - how did your interview go? Did they ask about the PIP?

One more important thing - when reporting income, you report earnings in the week you WORKED, not when you got paid. So if you work Monday-Sunday but don't get the paycheck until the following Friday, you still report those earnings for the week you actually performed the work. This trips up a lot of people!

Just want to add - make sure you're also reporting your earnings as GROSS income (before taxes and deductions), not your take-home pay. I made that mistake early on and it created a mess when EDD cross-referenced with employer wage reports later. They want to know what you actually earned, not what hit your bank account after taxes were taken out. Also keep good records of your hours and pay stubs in case they ever audit your certifications!

I just went through this exact situation about 6 months ago! Here's what I learned from navigating the EDD claim with pending severance negotiations: **File your claim TODAY - don't wait!** I made the mistake of hesitating for a few days thinking I needed all the details first, but that just cost me benefits I was entitled to. When I filed, I checked "yes" for expected severance and wrote in the additional comments: "Severance package currently under legal negotiation - amount and timeline TBD, will report immediately upon determination." My negotiations ended up taking 9 weeks through my attorney, but my UI claim processed normally and I received benefits the whole time. I just continued my bi-weekly certifications, answering "no" to income questions until I actually received the severance payment. **Key tips that saved me:** - Screenshot every page of your application showing you disclosed pending severance - Keep detailed notes of what you report in each bi-weekly certification - Call EDD immediately when your severance is finalized (don't try to figure out the online reporting on your own) When my severance finally came through, I called EDD and the rep said this is super common. They allocated my 6 weeks of severance pay to the first 6 weeks after my termination date, so I owed back some benefits for those weeks. But they automatically set up a payment plan with no penalties since I reported it promptly. The system is actually designed for exactly this situation - don't let the uncertainty keep you from filing and getting the benefits you're entitled to while lawyers work out the details!

I'm in this exact same situation right now - just got laid off yesterday and my attorney is handling severance negotiations too! After reading through everyone's experiences here, I'm feeling much more confident about how to proceed. The overwhelming consensus seems to be: FILE IMMEDIATELY and don't wait for negotiations to finish. I was initially worried about not having all the details, but it's clear from multiple people's stories that EDD is actually set up to handle this common scenario. My plan based on all the advice here: 1. File my claim today and clearly indicate severance is pending legal negotiations 2. Keep detailed documentation of everything (screenshots, certification notes, etc.) 3. Continue bi-weekly certifications normally until I actually receive severance 4. Call EDD immediately when the amount is finalized to report it properly What really stands out to me is how many people mentioned that EDD reps said "this happens all the time" and were understanding about the situation. It's reassuring to know the system can handle uncertainty around severance timing. One quick question for those who've been through this - when you eventually called EDD to report your final severance amount, roughly how long did you have to wait on hold? I'm trying to mentally prepare for that phone call when the time comes. Thanks everyone for sharing such detailed experiences - this thread has been infinitely more helpful than anything on EDD's website!

Is anyone else TIRED of how complicated EDD makes everything?!?! Why can't they just have CLEAR guidelines about what counts as income? I swear they deliberately make it confusing so they can catch people making honest mistakes and then hit them with overpayments and penalties. I've been on UI twice in the past 3 years and both times had issues with their stupid system. It's like they're looking for reasons to deny benefits we EARNED.

Just to follow up on this thread with accurate information: 1. Settlement payments for wages (W2 portion) must be reported to EDD in the week received 2. Non-wage settlements (1099 portion) typically don't need to be reported 3. It's normal for your payment to go to pending when you report this kind of income 4. Keep all documentation for at least 3 years (settlement letter, payment stub, tax forms) 5. If your payment gets stuck in pending, you'll need to speak with a representative The most important thing is honest reporting - the temporary delay from reporting correctly is much better than dealing with an overpayment or potential disqualification later.