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this reminds me of when i had my identity stolen last year and someone changed my address with edd! took me FOREVER to get it fixed and i missed like 3 payments. make sure ur address is right in the system!!!
Oh no, that sounds awful! I double-checked and my address is correct, thankfully. Did you ever get those missed payments?
yeah but it took like 2 months and tons of phone calls. the whole system is a mess tbh
I want to clarify something important here. The 'outstanding' status specifically means a payment has been issued but not yet cashed or cleared. For paper checks, this means the check has been printed and mailed but not deposited or cashed by you yet. If your payment is showing as 'outstanding' that's actually good news because it means the payment process is already in motion. The standard timeline is: 1. Payment shows as 'paid' in UI Online 2. Check is processed and mailed (1-3 business days) 3. Status changes to 'outstanding' 4. USPS delivers check (2-5 business days) So from 'outstanding' status to check-in-hand is typically 2-5 business days depending on USPS. As others have mentioned, direct deposit is much faster for future payments.
Thank you for explaining this so clearly! It's been showing as 'outstanding' for 3 days now, so hopefully the check will arrive in the next few days. The EDD website doesn't explain these statuses well at all.
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Thank you all SO MUCH for the help! I checked his account this morning and it shows the payment is processing for those 5 days (Aug 26-30). It's showing a different amount than his usual weekly payment, so you were right about it being prorated. Such a relief! I'll let you know if we have any issues with it actually hitting our account.
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UPDATE: The card finally arrived today!! It was in a super plain white envelope that didn't look official at all. Thanks everyone for the advice and reassurance!
Great news! Now that he has the card, make sure he activates it right away and sets up a PIN. Also, many people don't realize you can set up direct deposit from the Money Network card to a bank account. It's often faster than waiting for the card to load after each certification. Glad it all worked out!
That's a great tip about direct deposit! I'll let him know he can transfer the funds to his regular account. Thanks again for all your help!
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Also wanted to add - make sure you're counting your work week the same way EDD does! Their weeks run Sunday through Saturday. So if your pay period is different from that, you need to calculate exactly what you earned during the EDD week. That tripped me up at first.
That's a good point I hadn't considered. My job pays bi-weekly and the pay periods end on Fridays. I'll need to break that down to match EDD's Sunday-Saturday weeks. This is more complicated than I thought!
To summarize what everyone's said: 1. YES, you can still certify while working part-time 2. Report GROSS wages for work performed each EDD week (Sun-Sat) 3. Report wages when EARNED, not when paid 4. EDD disregards 25% of your earnings, then subtracts the rest from your WBA 5. Continue looking for full-time work and document your search 6. You must remain eligible in all other ways (available for work, etc.) As your hours increase, your partial benefits will decrease. If you start working 40+ hours or earn more than your WBA + 25%, your benefits will go to $0, but your claim remains open for the benefit year in case your hours decrease again.
IMPORTANT: even if u get $0 one week cus u worked too many hours, STILL CERTIFY!! ur claim stays open and if ur hours go back down next week u can still get benefits without refiling!!
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UPDATE: I used my old account number from 2018 and it worked perfectly! I was able to log in to UI Online and file my new claim. Everything from my past claim history was there too. Just wanted to update in case anyone else has the same question. Thanks everyone for your help!
nice! glad it worked out
Oh random question but since we're talking about account numbers - does anyone know if your certification days stay the same too? When I was on unemployment before I always certified on Sundays, wondering if that's tied to your account number somehow?
Your certification period is determined by EDD when your claim is processed, not by your account number. While many people are assigned Sunday certifications, EDD distributes certification days throughout the week to balance their system load. Your new claim might have the same certification day as your old one, but it's not guaranteed - be sure to check your claim documents or UI Online account for your specific certification period when your claim is approved.
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when i got my card i called the BoA EDD number on the back and activated it right away then i could at least check the balance with the app so id know when money finally showed up instead of having to log into UI Online all the time
That's smart! I did activate it and download the app. No money yet but at least I'll get notified this way too.
One last thing to remember - once your payments do start coming through, you can set up direct deposit through the BoA EDD card website to have the funds automatically transfer to your regular bank account. Many people don't realize this option exists and just use the card for everything, but direct deposit is usually faster and more convenient.
Oh that's great to know! I would definitely prefer having it go to my regular bank account. Thanks for all your help!
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EDD DOES THIS ON PURPOSE!!! They denied me THREE TIMES claiming they never received my documents even though I sent everything certified mail with signature confirmation! It's a tactic to discourage people from getting benefits they're entitled to. After my 3rd appeal I finally got approved but they made me wait FIVE MONTHS with no income. The system is designed to make you give up. DON'T GIVE UP!!
I don't think they do it intentionally, but their mail processing system is definitely broken. With how many claims they handle, things get lost all the time. That's why uploading directly is the only way to be sure.
Maybe not the individual workers but the SYSTEM is designed to be frustrating. Why else would they have 6 different mailing addresses and no clear instructions? They could easily fix this but they don't want to!
UPDATE: I was able to upload all my documents through UI Online! Thanks everyone for the suggestions. Now the question is... how long should I expect to wait before hearing anything back? Should I still try calling them to confirm they received everything?
Good job uploading the documents! Typically, you should allow 7-10 business days for EDD to process uploaded documents. If you don't see any updates in your UI Online account after that time, then yes, I would recommend calling to confirm receipt. When you call, specifically ask them to check if your documents are visible in their system and to note in your file that you're following up on previously submitted documents. Request a confirmation number for the call, which provides evidence of your due diligence if there are further issues. Also, keep checking your UI Online inbox daily, as they may send requests for additional information.
Thank you! I'll wait the 10 business days and then follow up. Really appreciate everyone's help with this!
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wait i just thought of somthing... can u just refuse to work nights and make them fire u instead of quitting? tht would be easier 4 unemployment right??
This is actually NOT good advice. If you refuse to work your assigned schedule, that's insubordination, which is misconduct. You can be denied benefits for misconduct. A good cause voluntary quit with proper documentation is a much better approach in this situation.
oh ok my bad. just thought it might b easier
Thank you all so much for the advice! I've documented everything and have a meeting with my manager tomorrow. I'll try to find a solution but will be prepared to file for benefits if needed. I'll definitely use the specific language suggested about "material change" and "good cause" when filing. I'm also going to check out that Claimyr service if I need to speak with an EDD rep. Will update once I know more!
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MY BOSS TRIED THE SAME THING!!!! They fired me then tried to say I was incompetent when I applied for benefits. Total lies. They do this because their UI insurance rates go up when former employees collect benefits. Don't let them intimidate you! The system is actually designed to favor workers, contrary to what most people think. Just speak clearly, don't get emotional, and stick to the FACTS.
Thanks for the encouragement! I didn't even think about their UI insurance rates being a motivation. That makes sense why they'd fight it even though my position was clearly eliminated.
After your hearing, the judge won't make a decision right away. You'll receive the decision by mail, usually within 1-2 weeks. If you lose, you have 20 days to appeal to the California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board (CUIAB). One more tip: if you have any witnesses who can testify about your work performance or the circumstances of your separation, you can have them participate. Just notify the judge in advance. And remember that even though this feels personal (and it might be), the EDD appeal process only cares about the employment relationship and whether you're eligible for benefits under the law. Focus on demonstrating that you did not voluntarily quit, were not fired for misconduct, and remained available for work.
That's really helpful to know about the timeline for the decision. I don't think I'll have witnesses, but I do have texts from coworkers expressing surprise about the client termination. Would screenshots of those be useful?
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I think I can clear something up here based on my recent experience. PFL and UI are administered by EDD but are completely separate programs with different funding sources: - UI (Unemployment Insurance): Funded by employer taxes - PFL (Paid Family Leave): Funded by employee contributions through SDI deductions from your paycheck For overpayments: If you're on a payment plan and actively making payments, they generally don't intercept other benefits. However, if you default on your payment plan, they could potentially garnish other benefits including PFL. The 2-week processing time is completely normal for PFL claims in 2025. They're actually faster now than they were during the pandemic! As long as you've completed all the required documentation and your employer verified your information, you should be fine. One tip: Double-check your EDD account online to make sure there are no "Request for Information" notifications. Sometimes they need additional documentation but the mail notification gets lost.
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Michael Adams
•Thank you for the detailed explanation! I just checked my online account and don't see any requests for information, so that's good. My employer confirmed they submitted everything on their end too. Sounds like I just need to be patient a bit longer.
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Natalie Wang
Just to follow up - your PFL should be approved soon if it's been 2 weeks. If it goes beyond 3 weeks without any update, that's when I'd recommend reaching out to EDD directly. Keep making your overpayment payments on schedule, and you should be fine. Enjoy this special time with your little one! The baby bonding period goes by so quickly.
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Michael Adams
•Thank you! I'll give it another week before really panicking. And you're right - despite the stress, I'm trying to enjoy every moment with my daughter. Appreciate all the help from everyone here!
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