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wat happens if u get a second job? can u still get benefits if ur total hours still less than before?
Yes, you can still receive benefits if you get a second job, as long as your total earnings don't exceed your weekly benefit amount plus the earnings disregard ($25 or 25% of your weekly benefit, whichever is greater). You'll need to report ALL earnings from ALL jobs when you certify each week, and EDD will calculate if you're eligible for a partial payment that week.
oh cool thx for explaining. might look for another pt job then
Dylan, I went through almost the exact same situation about 8 months ago - hours cut from 35 to 14 per week at my retail job. I was so stressed about money but applying for partial UI was honestly one of the best decisions I made! A few things that helped me: - Apply ASAP since there's usually a waiting week before benefits start - Keep detailed records of your reduced hours/paystubs - EDD might ask for them - Don't stress too much about your employer finding out - mine was actually understanding since they knew they had to cut hours due to slow business - The online application is pretty user-friendly, took me maybe 30 minutes The partial benefits really helped bridge the gap while I looked for supplemental income. You've got this! The system exists exactly for situations like yours where your hours get slashed through no fault of your own.
Thank you Alice! It's so reassuring to hear from someone who went through almost the same thing. I'm definitely feeling less anxious about applying now after reading everyone's responses. Quick question - when you say there's usually a waiting week, does that mean even if my application gets approved quickly, I won't see any money for at least a week after that? Just trying to plan my budget accordingly since things are pretty tight right now.
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I'm new to this community but unfortunately not new to frustrations! I just got hit with the "" status yesterday and was starting to panic until I found this incredibly helpful thread. Reading everyone's experiences has been such a relief - it's clear this is a widespread issue that many of us are dealing with. What's been most valuable from all the shared advice: definitely keep certifying every two weeks no matter what the status says (I was honestly about to skip it thinking there was no point), check physical mail regularly since apparently still sends crucial notices that way, and be prepared to use those callback services since getting through directly seems nearly impossible. I think my situation might have been triggered by some Uber driving I reported recently - seems like any gig work or non-traditional income throws their system into manual review mode. The uncertainty is definitely stressful, but hearing success stories from people like Ella, Oliver, and Vanessa who eventually received all their backed-up gives me hope that this will resolve. Thanks to everyone for creating such a supportive community around this bureaucratic nightmare. It really helps to know we're not alone in dealing with 's confusing processes!
@Dylan Fisher Welcome to the community and sorry you re'dealing with this too! I just started experiencing the "status" myself a couple days ago and this thread has been a lifesaver. Your mention of Uber driving triggering the review makes total sense - it seems like their system really struggles with any kind of gig economy work and automatically flags it for manual verification. I ve'been reading through everyone s'experiences here and it s'both frustrating and comforting to see how common this issue is. The advice about continuing to certify and checking physical mail has been crucial - I almost made the mistake of thinking was pointless with this status. It s'reassuring to know that people are getting through this and receiving their backed-up eventually. We ll'get through this bureaucratic maze together! Thanks for sharing your experience and adding to this incredibly helpful community resource.
I'm currently experiencing this exact same "" status issue and it's been about 2 days now. Finding this thread has been incredibly helpful and reassuring - it's clear this is unfortunately a very common problem with 's system that many of us are navigating together. From reading everyone's experiences, I've learned some crucial things: definitely continue certifying every two weeks regardless of what the status says (I was actually considering skipping it thinking it was pointless), check both the online portal AND physical mail since apparently still sends important notices via regular mail, and be persistent about trying to reach them through those callback services since direct calling seems impossible. I suspect my review might have been triggered by some TaskRabbit work I reported recently - it seems like their system automatically flags any kind of gig work or non-standard income for manual verification. The uncertainty is definitely stressful, but reading success stories from people like Ella, Oliver, and Vanessa who eventually received all their backed-up once the review was completed gives me real hope. Planning to try one of those callback services mentioned throughout this thread if this situation extends beyond another week. Thank you to everyone for sharing your experiences and creating such a supportive community - it makes dealing with 's bureaucratic processes so much more manageable when you know you're not alone!
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Hey Sofia! I went through something very similar last year when I had to submit paystubs for wage verification. The mixed "paid" status (one week yes, one week pending) is actually pretty normal when they're reviewing documentation. What you're experiencing sounds like standard EDD procedure - they often process weeks individually when there are discrepancies to review. The paper check timeline everyone mentioned is accurate in my experience too. I got mine in about 7 business days. One tip: if you have a local EDD office that's open for in-person visits, sometimes going there can help get faster answers about document processing status than calling the phone lines. They can actually pull up your file and tell you definitively if your paystubs were received and are being processed. Hang in there - it's frustrating but it will get resolved!
Thank you so much for sharing your experience, Chloe! It's really reassuring to hear from someone who went through the exact same situation. I hadn't thought about visiting a local EDD office - that's a great suggestion! Do you know if they require appointments or if it's walk-in? I might try that if my second week doesn't update by early next week. It would be nice to get a definitive answer about whether my paystubs are actually being processed instead of just hoping the phone rep did what he said he would do. Really appreciate the encouragement - this whole process has been so stressful!
Just wanted to add my two cents here - I had almost the identical situation happen to me about 6 months ago! EDD rep switched me to paper checks over the phone (also hung up abruptly, so annoying), and I had that same anxiety about whether it actually went through. Like others mentioned, the disappearing bank info from your UI Online account is the best confirmation you'll get. My first paper check took exactly 9 business days to arrive after the "paid" status appeared. The mixed payment status (one week paid, one pending) is super common when they're reviewing wage documents - don't panic about that! The pending week will likely update once they finish processing your paystubs, and you'll get paid for both weeks. Keep certifying on schedule even while you wait. The whole EDD system is frustrating but hang in there - your money is coming!
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Hey Lucas! I'm dealing with the exact same frustrating situation right now. Got approved 3 weeks ago and my card still hasn't arrived either. After reading through all these comments, I called Money Network at 1-866-692-9374 (thanks Harper!) and they confirmed my card was issued 2 weeks ago but is stuck somewhere in their shipping delays. The rep said they're having major issues with their mailing vendor and cards that normally take 7-10 days are now taking 3-4 weeks! I'm also stressing about rent - ended up asking family for a short-term loan until this card finally shows up. Definitely setting up direct deposit the second I can activate this thing. This whole system is ridiculous in 2025!
I'm in almost the exact same boat! Got approved 18 days ago and still waiting on my card. Called Money Network yesterday and they told me mine was mailed 12 days ago but is caught up in the shipping delays everyone's talking about. It's such a relief to see I'm not the only one dealing with this - I was starting to think my mail carrier lost it or something! The whole situation is so stressful when you're already dealing with being unemployed. I'm definitely going to set up direct deposit immediately once I can get into my account. Thanks for sharing the Money Network number, it actually helped me get some answers instead of just wondering what's happening.
I'm in week 3 of waiting for my card too! This thread has been so helpful - I had no idea I could call Money Network directly instead of trying to get through to EDD. Just called 1-866-692-9374 and confirmed my card was issued 16 days ago but is stuck in their shipping backlog. The rep said they're seeing 3-4 week delays right now which is insane! I'm also setting up direct deposit through UI Online today so I never have to deal with this card nonsense again. It's ridiculous that in 2025 we still have to wait weeks for a physical card when direct deposit should be the default. Hope yours shows up soon Lucas - sounds like most people are getting theirs eventually, just way later than promised!
Thanks for calling Money Network and sharing the update! It's honestly such a relief to know this is a widespread shipping issue and not something wrong with my specific case. I'm definitely going to call them today to at least confirm my card was issued. The fact that it's taking 3-4 weeks in 2025 is absolutely ridiculous - like you said, direct deposit should be the standard by now. I'm also going to set up direct deposit immediately once I can access my account. Really appreciate everyone sharing their experiences and that Money Network number - this community has been more helpful than EDD customer service!
Brandon Parker
I'm going through this exact same situation right now! Just submitted my first certification 4 days ago and seeing "pending" every time I log in is making me so anxious. Reading through everyone's experiences here has been such a relief - it sounds like 6-10 days is totally normal for first-time payments. I had no idea about the additional verification process they do for new claims, which explains the delay. It's frustrating that EDD doesn't explain this upfront on their website! I'm going to try to be patient and wait until the 10-day mark before attempting to call. Thanks to everyone who shared their timelines and advice - knowing I'm not alone in this waiting game definitely helps with the stress!
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StarStrider
•I totally get that anxiety! I'm actually on day 3 of waiting for my first certification to process and have been checking the portal way too often. It's so helpful to read everyone's experiences here - I had no idea that first payments typically take longer due to verification checks. The lack of clear communication from EDD about expected timelines really adds unnecessary stress to an already difficult situation. I'm trying to follow the advice about only checking once a day instead of constantly refreshing. Hopefully we'll both see our statuses change soon! This community has been such a lifesaver for understanding what's actually normal vs. what might be a real problem.
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Brielle Johnson
New to unemployment benefits here and this thread has been incredibly helpful! I just filed my initial claim last week and haven't even done my first certification yet, but reading everyone's experiences is preparing me for what to expect. It sounds like I should mentally prepare for about a week of "pending" status once I do my first certification, which is good to know upfront. The fact that EDD doesn't clearly communicate these normal processing delays on their website seems to be a common frustration. I'm bookmarking this thread for when I inevitably start panicking during my own first certification wait! Thanks to everyone for sharing their timelines and keeping it real about the EDD process.
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Maya Diaz
•Smart thinking to prepare yourself mentally ahead of time! I wish I had done that before my first certification - would have saved me a lot of unnecessary stress. One tip for when you do your first certification: make sure to keep records of your job search activities throughout the week, don't wait until certification day to try to remember what you did. Also, the two-week certification periods can be confusing at first, so pay close attention to the dates they're asking about. This thread really shows how common the first-payment anxiety is, and how it almost always works out fine with a little patience. You'll do great!
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