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UPDATE: I finally got through to EDD! I tried calling right when they opened at 8am and got through after about 20 attempts. They confirmed my online application is in the system and put a note to disregard my paper application when/if it gets processed. The rep said my claim should be processed within 10 business days. What a relief! Thanks again for all the help everyone.
Great news! Make sure you set up your UI Online account as soon as you receive your account number so you can certify for benefits on time. The first certification period is critical - missing it can cause payment delays.
So glad you got it sorted out Nina! Your story is going to help so many people who run into the same website issues. The tip about trying Firefox in incognito mode late at night is gold - I'm definitely bookmarking this thread. It's crazy how much faster the online system is compared to paper applications. Good luck with your claim processing!
Yes, this thread is incredibly helpful! I'm dealing with a similar situation right now where the EDD website keeps timing out when I try to upload my employment verification documents. Reading through everyone's experiences here gives me hope that persistence will pay off. @Nina Chan thank you for sharing your journey and congrats on getting it resolved! Going to try the Firefox incognito method tonight.
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Thank you everyone for the helpful advice! I'll definitely keep certifying until I get my first paycheck, and I'll make sure to accurately report my hours even before I get paid. I'll also take screenshots of everything just to be safe. Really appreciate all the tips - this community has been so helpful throughout my unemployment journey!
Congrats on the new job, Lucas! Just wanted to add one more tip that saved me - when you're reporting your work hours during certification, make sure you report the GROSS hours worked, not just the hours you'll be paid for. So if you work 40 hours but your employer doesn't pay for your lunch break, you still report 40 hours to EDD. I made this mistake in my first certification after getting hired and it caused some confusion later. Also, if your new job offers any training pay or signing bonuses, those count as earnings too and should be reported in the week you receive them. Good luck with the new position!
This is super helpful info about reporting gross hours vs paid hours - I wouldn't have thought about that distinction! Quick question though - what if my new job has unpaid training days before I officially start? Like if I have orientation this Friday but don't officially start until Monday? Should I report those orientation hours too even though they're unpaid?
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I just went through this exact same situation a few months ago! The waiting is absolutely nerve-wracking, especially when you have bills due. Here's what I learned: the Money Network card typically takes 7-10 business days to arrive after your first payment shows "paid" status. Once you get it and activate it, the money is available immediately. Since you're cutting it close with rent, definitely reach out to your landlord ASAP - most are understanding when you show them the EDD payment confirmation as proof. Also, as soon as you get that card, set up direct deposit through UI Online for future payments. It'll save you this stress going forward. You can also transfer the full amount from the Money Network card to your bank account online for free once it arrives. Hang in there - you're almost through the worst part!
Thank you so much for sharing your experience, Sophia! I'm actually new to this whole unemployment process and just found this thread while searching for answers about EDD payment delays. It's incredibly reassuring to hear from someone who went through the exact same situation recently. The tip about contacting the landlord proactively with the EDD payment proof is brilliant - I never would have thought of that approach. I'm definitely going to bookmark this thread because there's so much valuable information here that isn't clearly explained anywhere on the EDD website. It's amazing how supportive this community is for people navigating these stressful situations. The direct deposit setup is definitely going to be my first priority once I get through this initial waiting period!
I'm new to this community and currently dealing with my first unemployment claim. This thread has been incredibly helpful! I just had my payment status change to "paid" yesterday and was panicking about not having a debit card yet. Reading everyone's experiences here has been so reassuring - it's clear that the 7-10 business day wait for the Money Network card is normal, even though it's stressful when you have bills coming due. I had no idea about the direct deposit option or that you can transfer funds from the card to your bank account for free once it arrives. Paolo, thanks for sharing your journey and the update about getting through to EDD - knowing that Claimyr service actually works gives me hope if I need to contact them. I'm definitely going to set up direct deposit as soon as possible to avoid this waiting game in the future. This community support is amazing for those of us navigating this confusing system!
Welcome to the community, Sasha! I'm also relatively new here and just went through my first EDD payment experience. This thread has been such a lifesaver - I wish I had found it earlier in my process! It's incredible how much stress could be avoided if EDD just explained these things clearly upfront. The waiting for that first card is definitely the hardest part, but knowing it's normal helps so much. I'm planning to set up direct deposit immediately once I get my card too - seems like everyone who's switched says it's so much faster for future payments. Thanks to Paolo and everyone else who shared their experiences here. It really shows how valuable this community is for helping each other navigate these bureaucratic challenges!
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I'm so sorry this happened to you! EDD card fraud is unfortunately really common. In addition to what others have said, make sure you also: - Change your PIN immediately if you haven't already - Check if there are any other unauthorized transactions you might have missed - Ask EDD about getting a replacement card sent to a secure address - Consider setting up account alerts if that's an option The key is to document EVERYTHING - dates, times, reference numbers from calls, names of representatives you speak with. This paper trail will be crucial if you need to escalate. Don't let them brush you off if they don't refund the full amount the first time. You have rights as a victim of fraud! Stay strong and keep pushing. It's frustrating but you will get through this. 💪
This is such helpful advice! I especially appreciate the tip about documenting everything. I learned this the hard way when dealing with my own EDD issues last year. One thing I'd add - if you can, try to get email confirmations for any phone calls or disputes you file. Having that paper trail in writing really helped speed up my case. Thanks for taking the time to write such a thorough response! 🙏
Hey Liam, I feel for you - this exact thing happened to me about 6 months ago and it was such a stressful experience. The good news is that you CAN get your money back, but you'll need to be really persistent. Here's what worked for me: I called EDD first thing in the morning (like 8 AM sharp) and kept redial-ing until I got through. It took about 2 hours of calling, but I finally reached someone. They opened a fraud investigation and gave me a case number - make sure you get one! Then I also called Bank of America's EDD card customer service line (1-866-692-9374) and filed a dispute claim there too. Having both EDD and BoA working on it from different angles seemed to speed things up. The whole process took about 6 weeks, but I got every penny back. The key is don't give up and keep calling for updates every week or so. I know it's exhausting but you've got this! Also, once you get your money back, definitely transfer it to your personal bank account right away like Emma mentioned. These cards are way too vulnerable to fraud. Hope this helps and hang in there! 💪
Dmitry Sokolov
Does anyone know if there's a way to check the status of your application after you've submitted everything? I'm tired of being in the dark.
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Ava Martinez
•You can try logging into your EDD account and looking for a status update there. But in my experience, it's not always accurate. 🙃
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Dmitry Sokolov
•Ugh, figures. Thanks anyway!
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Aileen Rodriguez
Just wanted to share my recent experience - I finally got my PFL approved last week! For anyone still struggling with the upload process, here's what worked for me: 1. Use Firefox or Edge instead of Chrome (Chrome kept giving me errors) 2. Make sure your documents are under 5MB each 3. Save everything as PDF format - they seem to prefer that 4. Keep file names simple (no special characters or spaces) The "Upload Documents" section can be tricky to find - it's usually under the "Manage Claim" tab once you're logged in. Don't give up! The system is definitely clunky but it does work eventually. Also echoing what @GalaxyGlider said about screenshots - DEFINITELY do this! I had to prove I submitted something twice because their system "lost" it the first time. 📸 Hang in there everyone - I know it's frustrating but you'll get through it! 💪
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Annabel Kimball
•This is super helpful, thank you! I've been banging my head against the wall trying to upload my documents in Chrome. Will definitely try Firefox. Quick question - when you say "under 5MB each," does that apply to multiple pay stubs too? Like if I need to submit 3 months of pay stubs, do they each need to be under 5MB or can I combine them into one PDF as long as the total is under 5MB?
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