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just wondering but what happens if u forget to certify for a week during ur temp job? will that mess things up when the job ends?
If you miss one certification period, you can usually still certify late for those weeks through your UI Online account. There's a "Certify for Previous Weeks" option. However, if you miss multiple certification periods in a row, your claim might go inactive, and you'd need to reopen it (which is simpler than filing a new claim but still an extra step). EDD generally gives you about 14 days after your certification date to complete it before it becomes "late". So try not to miss the deadlines, but if you do, certify as soon as you remember!
Thank you all for the helpful advice! I feel much better about the situation now. I'll definitely keep certifying throughout my temp assignment and report my earnings accurately. It's a relief to know the process is set up to handle temporary work situations like mine. I've set calendar reminders for all my certification dates for the next 4 months so I don't forget. Sounds like the key points are: - Keep certifying every two weeks even with full-time work - Report gross wages for when I worked (not when paid) - Benefits will automatically restart when I report no earnings after job ends - My claim should stay active as long as I consistently certify I appreciate everyone sharing their experiences!
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There's actually a pattern to how EDD processes payments. They do them in batches based on the last digit of your SSN, and sometimes the later batches get delayed if there are processing issues. If your UI Online account shows 'paid' status, you don't need to worry - the money is coming, just delayed. The Money Network system can also lag by 4-6 hours from when EDD releases the funds to when they actually appear on your card. Their system updates in cycles, not continuously. What many people don't realize is that Bank of America is no longer handling EDD cards - Money Network is still working out some kinks in their processing system. This is why some weeks are perfectly on time and others have these random delays.
wait they process by SSN??? is that why my roommate always gets paid before me?? we always certify at the exact same time but he gets paid like 6 hours earlier every time!!
UPDATE: Payment came through around midnight, about 4 hours later than usual. For anyone else experiencing delays, hang tight - looks like they're just running behind this week. Thanks everyone for the help and information!
Glad it worked out! Always seems like EDD issues resolve themselves right after you start panicking lol
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Congratulations on winning your appeal! Here's exactly what should happen: 1. The Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) submits their decision to EDD (typically 1-2 business days after your hearing) 2. EDD's Appeals Division processes the decision (5-10 business days) 3. For false statement disqualifications specifically, the Compliance Division must review and remove penalty flags (3-5 additional days) 4. Once processed, all weeks switch from "disqualified" to "paid" status 5. Payment processing begins automatically (24-48 hours) 6. Funds appear on your Money Network card or direct deposit (1-2 business days) Total time: typically 10-21 days from decision date. If it's been more than 3 weeks, I recommend contacting your local assembly member's office for assistance. They have direct lines to EDD specialists who can resolve these issues quickly.
This is super helpful, thank you! I'm on day 4 since receiving the letter (probably day 5-6 since the judge made the decision). I'll give it another week before panicking. Good call on contacting my assembly member if it goes beyond 3 weeks.
anyone saying 2 weeks is being OPTIMISTIC!!! My friend and I both won appeals for the EXACT SAME ISSUE and she got paid in 9 days while I'm still waiting after 5 WEEKS!!! It's completely RANDOM depending on which EDD employee gets your file and how backed up they are!!! The ONLY thing that works is calling over and over until you get someone who actually CARES enough to help!!!
this happened to me 2. depends which office handles ur claim + how many cases theyre dealing with. norcal offices seem faster than socal ones imo
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my first payment was pending for like 2 days then switched to paid but that was back in january so maybe different now?? i remember being stressed about it too lol. one thing tho make sure you answered all the certify questions right because if you say you refused work or weren't available or something it can cause problems
Good point about the certification questions! Common ones that can trigger a pending status are saying "no" to actively looking for work or "yes" to refusing suitable work. OP, if you said yes to working or earning income during the certification period, that can also trigger a delay while they verify the amount.
Update: My status changed from pending to paid this morning! It took exactly 3 business days. Thanks everyone for calming me down and helping me understand the process better. For anyone finding this thread later with the same question - yes, pending is normal for your first certification!
nice! glad it worked out
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btw tell him to expect questions on the phone. my bf got a call from edd asking why his hours got cut and if it was permanent or temporary. they just wanna make sure its legit i guess
Thank you everyone for all the helpful advice! We're going to have him apply this weekend and make sure he: - Reports that he's still attached to his employer - Keeps detailed records of all hours worked and pay - Asks his employer about the DE 2063 form - Sets up his UI Online account right away - Stays on top of certification dates I'll definitely let him know about Claimyr too in case we run into trouble reaching EDD. Really appreciate all your experiences and tips!
Sounds like you're well-prepared now. Good luck with the application process! Feel free to come back with any other questions once he gets started.
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Update: Finally got through this morning! Called the 1-800-300-5616 number at 8:05am and used the prompts someone suggested (1, 1, 2, 1, 4). Was on hold for about 35 minutes but finally spoke to a real person who resolved my payment issue. Thanks everyone for your help!
That's great news! Glad you were able to get through and get your issue resolved.
Did they explain why your payment was missing in the first place? I'm curious because I'm having a similar issue and wondering if it's the same problem.
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Did your money come through yet? I'm in a similar situation and getting nervous...
Not yet! Today is day 3 since it changed to paid. Based on everyone's comments, I'm giving it until tomorrow before I really start to worry. I'll update once it hits my account!
UPDATE: The money just hit my US Bank account this morning! So it took exactly 3 business days from when the status changed to paid. Thanks everyone for your help and reassurance!
Great news! And now you know what to expect for future payments. Remember that subsequent direct deposits should be faster now that the initial verification is complete.
Thanks for updating! That makes me feel better about mine too.
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Anybody else notice this happens more on holiday weeks? My brother-in-law who works for the state (not EDD) says they're always short-staffed in January because people take vacation after the holidays. Just a thought.
I had a similar issue in November where my payment got stuck in pending for almost 2 weeks. When I finally reached EDD, they said it was because I had answered a certification question differently than before (I accidentally said I was unavailable for work on one day because I had a doctor's appointment). The rep was able to fix it immediately once I explained. Definitely worth calling if yours doesn't update by Friday.
UPDATE: You guys were right! Just checked my UI Online and it switched from pending to paid this morning. Should hit my card tomorrow. Thanks everyone for the help and reassurance - I was really panicking there for a minute!
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guys can i spend the money as soon as it shows on the card or do i have to wait for something else??
Once the money is on your card, you can use it immediately. You'll need to activate the card first by calling the number on the sticker and creating a PIN. After that, you can use it anywhere that accepts Visa.
Amara Oluwaseyi
Glad to hear it came through! Direct deposit is definitely more reliable in my experience too.
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Giovanni Rossi
Direct deposit isn't always better tho! My credit union takes LONGER than Money Network sometimes because they hold EDD deposits for fraud verification. Just depends on your bank!
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