MAKE SURE YOU KEEP CERTIFYING even while waiting for them to process the appeal decision!!! I won my appeal but they disqualified me for some weeks because I stopped certifying while waiting. The EDD system is literally designed to deny benefits any way possible.

my sister had the exact same situation last month, she won on 1256 but lost on some weeks for 1253c. what happened was she got backpaid for all weeks EXCEPT the ones where she wasn't available. took about 10 days after the appeal decision for money to hit her account but she did have to call and tell them to process the payment.

back in 2023 I had this EXACT situation and let me tell you what happened. I used my vacation during waiting period, reported it properly, and everything was fine. Then months later EDD randomly sent me a letter saying I was overpaid!!! Took forever to sort out. Make sure you keep ALL pay stubs and documentation about your vacation time usage. Just in case they come back later with questions.

Just to add another important point: when you certify for benefits and report your vacation/sick pay, make sure you answer "Yes" to the question about whether you received any income for that week. Select "vacation pay" or "sick pay" from the dropdown menu, enter the amount before taxes, and the dates. Being precise with this information prevents problems later. Also, temporary layoffs sometimes qualify for partial benefits if you're working reduced hours rather than zero hours. So make sure you understand your exact employment status.

Did you check your UI Online inbox? Sometimes they send you a questionnaire about the other income that you need to complete before they'll process your payment.

UPDATE: Just wanted to let everyone know that my payment finally switched from pending to paid this morning! Took exactly 5 days. Thanks for all the advice and support, it really helped me not panic while waiting. For anyone else in this situation - yes, reporting settlement money will trigger a review, but it does eventually clear if everything is properly reported.

when my money network card had issues I just gave up and switched to direct deposit lol. way easier. go to your ui online account and change payment preference. btw ur benefit amount is on ur ui online homepage, says something like "claim balance" - when that hits zero ur done until u qualify for a new claim by working again

Since you mentioned having trouble finding work in marketing, you might want to look into the EDD's job services programs while you still have some benefits left. California Training Benefits (CTB) can sometimes extend your eligibility period if you enroll in approved training. Also, check out the America's Job Center of California (AJCC) for free career counseling and job search assistance. They sometimes know about industry-specific programs that can help marketing professionals find new positions or develop additional skills.

Just to give you some good news - I received my first payment on a Tuesday, and my card arrived the following Monday. So about 4 business days for me. I think they've gotten better at processing these quickly compared to the pandemic days when everyone was waiting weeks for cards.

The waiting is the worst part of the whole process! When I was waiting for mine, I found that tracking my informed delivery from USPS helped ease my anxiety. You can sign up for free and they'll email you pictures of the mail coming to your address each day. That way you know if your card is arriving that day.

Pro tip: Get a fax confirmation page after sending!!! I learned this the hard way when EDD claimed they never received my appeal documents even though I had sent them. Without proof of transmission, I had to start the whole process over and lost benefits for 3 weeks. Also write your claim ID in BIG NUMBERS at the top of every single page.

I recommend sending your documents multiple ways if possible. I always upload to UI Online AND fax to the (916) 255-1277 number for important documents. It creates redundancy in the system. For anyone wondering about other EDD fax numbers: - Appeals: (916) 319-3568 - Identity Verification: (866) 215-9159 - General Documentation: (916) 255-1277 - Disability Insurance: (855) 342-3700 Keep in mind processing times vary significantly - identity verification can take 7-10 business days while appeals can take several weeks. Always follow up by phone if you don't see acknowledgment in your UI Online account within 5-7 business days.

Make sure you're also still meeting the work search requirements while working part-time. Even though you're working, EDD still requires you to be looking for full-time work. That means you should be making at least 3 job contacts per week and documenting them. Many people miss this and end up having eligibility issues later.

Just to add some clarity on the formula EDD uses: 1. You report your gross earnings (before taxes) 2. EDD disregards 25% of those earnings 3. The remaining 75% is subtracted from your weekly benefit amount So with your $375 weekly benefit, if you earn $200 gross in a week: - 25% of $200 = $50 (disregarded) - 75% of $200 = $150 (deducted) - $375 - $150 = $225 (your partial UI payment) You'll still receive benefits as long as you earn less than your weekly benefit amount + $25 (so $400 in your case).

btw if ur worried about ur rent being late cuz of this edd stuff just show ur landlord proof of ur claim. most of them r understanding these days with all the edd problems

Just wanted to follow up on this thread - has your payment method switch been completed yet? Did Monday's payment end up going to your card or your bank account? Curious to hear how it worked out since I'll be helping my brother set up direct deposit next week.

Quick question - are you reporting your TV work correctly? Make sure you're listing the production company as employer, not the network or studio. I made that mistake once and had to go back and fix everything which was a nightmare. Also be super careful with the dates - they need to match your pay stubs exactly or you could get flagged for an eligibility interview.

Once you finish catching up on all those certifications, I recommend continuing to certify every two weeks even during periods when you're working. You'll still report your earnings and get $0 for those weeks, but it keeps your claim active and prevents this backlog situation from happening again when your next job ends. Many entertainment industry workers do this to avoid the exact situation you're in now.

my cousins roomate had something like this happen and it turned out his ex had gotten into his email and changed all his stuff!!! do u have any exes or roomates who might know ur passwords??

Update for anyone following this thread who might experience something similar: Money Network fraud cases should also be reported to the Federal Trade Commission at IdentityTheft.gov - this creates an official Identity Theft Report that has legal weight. Also note that Money Network has 10 business days to complete their investigation under federal law, and they must provisionally credit your account if it takes longer (many reps don't mention this).