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my payments ALWAYS show pending right after i certify then change to paid usually by 8am-ish. sometimes takes till afternoon tho. but one time it got stuck for 2 weeks bc i accidentally said i was too sick to work for one day (had covid) and that triggered a whole thing where i had to do a phone interview!! so make sure ur answers are consistent. as for future weeks they usually show up by tuesday at the latest in my experience
Oh wow, I didn't realize answering that you were sick could cause so many problems! I'll definitely be careful with how I answer those questions going forward.
Just checking back - did your payment status change to "paid" this morning as expected? If it did, great! If not, there might be an eligibility issue that needs addressing. Let us know if you're still seeing "pending" after 48 hours, as that would indicate you might need to contact EDD directly.
Yes! It changed to paid around 7:30am and my next certification weeks showed up too. What a relief! Thanks everyone for the help and keeping me from panicking all night. This community is amazing.
EDD ID verification taking 11+ days - still pending with no updates
I'm starting to panic a bit here. I submitted my identity verification documents through ID.me the same day I received the request from EDD (February 3rd). It's now been 11 working days and my claim is still showing as pending, no payments processed, and no status updates whatsoever. The EDD website just says 'pending' with no explanation. I've tried calling but can't get through to anyone. Does anyone know how long these ID verifications typically take to process? Is 11+ days normal or should I be worried something went wrong? I've got rent due next week and I'm getting really stressed about this delay. 😣
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anybody else notice that everythings way slower since they switched to the new website? my friends id verification took like 5 days last year now its weeks for everyone
YES! The old system was clunky but at least things moved. Ever since that "upgrade" in December everything takes forever. Classic government IT project 🙄
UPDATE: My verification finally went through today! That's 15 business days total. My status changed from pending to paid this morning and I just got the notification that funds were transferred to my Money Network card. Thanks everyone for the advice and support - it definitely helped keep me sane during the wait. For anyone else going through this, hang in there!
Great news! Thanks for coming back to update us. This information will help others who are wondering about current processing times.
Finally!! Glad it worked out - now go pay that rent! 😅
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My roommate works for the state (not EDD tho) and she said sometimes the wage data has a delay in updating so that might be why your main employer isn't showing up yet. Apparently they do quarterly reporting or something?
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ALSO make sure you're in a quiet place with good phone reception!!! My first interview got rescheduled because I was in a noisy area and the judge couldn't hear me properly. And have your claim ID number ready - they'll ask for it at the beginning.
Good call, I'll make sure to be somewhere quiet. Would my bedroom with the door closed be okay? And I'll definitely have my claim ID ready.
Bedroom is perfect as long as you don't have noisy roommates or family members who might interrupt. Turn off any fans or music too!
One more important thing - this isn't a regular judge like in a courtroom, it's an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) who specializes in EDD cases. They're usually pretty understanding and just want to get the facts straight. Just explain your situation clearly, and if you made any mistakes in your application, be upfront about them. It's much better to acknowledge and explain than to have them think you were trying to hide something.
Thanks for clarifying! That makes me feel better knowing they're specialized in EDD cases. I think I filled everything out correctly, but I'll be upfront if there are any discrepancies they find.
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my neighbor said he just kept calling them BEFORE 8:30am and somehow got through??? worth a try maybe?? the whole system is rigged to deny ppl i swear
After you resolve this issue, make sure to backdate your claim to when you actually became unemployed. When the rep helps you file the claim properly, specifically ask them to set the start date to when your temp job ended. This way you won't lose those two weeks of benefits you mentioned. Once your new claim is processed, you'll need to certify for those weeks retroactively. Just a heads-up that they might ask for additional verification since there was a gap between claims - completely normal procedure.
Oh I didn't even think about backdating! That's super helpful, thank you. I'll definitely ask about that when I get through.
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Yes, online programs can qualify for CTB approval as long as they're on the Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL). In fact, for rural areas, they often more readily approve online training since local options are limited. Just make sure the program is self-paced or has scheduled classes - it needs to be structured training, not just casual learning.
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ur actually super lucky!! most ppl have to fight with edd to get anything but ur boss did all the work 4 u! congrats on the higher benefit amount too!!
wait is this a thing employers can just do?? i got laid off 3 weeks ago and have been struggling with the application. why didnt my boss do this for me?? unfair!
It's optional for employers, not required. Usually only larger companies or businesses that have planned closures/layoffs do this as a courtesy to employees. Most small businesses don't know about this option or don't have the administrative capacity to handle it. Don't take it personally - just focus on getting your own claim processed correctly.
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I want to add one more technical detail that might help when you do get through: Ask the representative to process a "UI Reapplication" for you rather than just reopening your claim. Sometimes they'll try to just reactivate your old claim (which won't work in your situation since the benefit year has ended). Also, make sure you have your employment information for the last 18 months ready when you call - they'll need employer names, addresses, dates of employment and wages. Having this information organized will make the call go much faster once you get through.
Thank you - I'll definitely use that specific terminology. I've got all my employment info ready to go - just need to actually reach a human being who can help!
just wanted to chime in - i solved this by using the "ask EDD" feature on the website instead of calling. took 4 days to get a response but then they fixed it on their end and emailed me saying i could file a new claim online. might be worth trying that route too while ur trying to get thru on phone
I submitted an Ask EDD question 5 days ago and haven't heard anything back yet. But good to know it eventually worked for you - I'll keep waiting for that response while also trying the phone.
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my cousin had the same problem last year and he just gave up cuz its too much hassle. the system is designed to make u quit!!
That's exactly what they want! Don't give up OP! The appeal process is a pain but if you're in the right it's worth fighting. I got back almost $7,400 when my appeal was approved.
Update: I mailed my appeal form with all my timecards and screenshots today via certified mail. Still couldn't get through on the phone, but at least the appeal is on its way. Thanks everyone for your help! I'll post again when I hear something back.
Great job taking action! Now the waiting game begins. Just remember to keep certifying every two weeks, keep detailed records of your job search, and report any work/earnings accurately. Wishing you good luck with your appeal!
fingers crossed for u! the waiting is the worst part!!
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wait i think im doing this wrong too lol
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Logan Stewart
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!
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Diego Castillo
•Oh that's a good point! I wouldn't have known that. I'll make sure to track my hours each week carefully then. Thanks for all the help everyone! Going to certify for all weeks from now on and report my work hours correctly.
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