To answer your follow-up question: Always report based on when you WORKED, not when you got PAID. So if your certification period is for May 1-14, and you worked during that time, you report those hours even if you won't get paid until May 20th. Don't wait to certify until after you get your paycheck. Certify on time and report your hours worked and what your gross earnings will be (hours × hourly rate). Being late with certification can cause payment delays or even disqualification. One more important tip: When you start your part-time job, the first week you work might be a partial week rather than a full workweek. Be extra careful reporting just the hours worked in each specific certification week. For example, if you start on a Wednesday and the certification week runs Sunday-Saturday, you'd only report 3 days of work for that first week.

I've been on partial unemployment for about 4 months now with a part-time job. Just want to add that in my experience, it takes EDD about 1-2 days longer to process my payments when I report wages compared to when I had no income. So don't panic if you see a slight delay after reporting part-time work. Also, double-check the certification questions carefully - there's a specific question asking if you refused any work, which is different from the question about whether you worked.

Question for anyone who knows - is this the same for professional licenses like real estate? My license expired and I didn't complete the continuing ed in time. Different situation I know, but wondering if anyone has experience with that.

UPDATE: Just got the determination letter - I was approved! The letter specifically mentioned that my inability to pass the credential exam despite genuine efforts doesn't constitute misconduct. Thank you everyone for your help and support through this stressful time!

wait did you get fired or laid off? those r different for EDD i think

Update: I talked to my former supervisor about my concerns. She explained that the form is just standard HR documentation they need to close out my file and doesn't get sent to EDD. I reviewed it carefully and made sure nothing contradicted my layoff status. Everything matched my layoff letter, so I felt comfortable signing it. Thanks everyone for the helpful advice! My benefits are still coming through normally.

Just wanted to say I'm in a similar situation and it's nice to not feel alone in this frustrating process. My claim is still stuck after my interview 2 weeks ago. Has anyone had success with the ID.me verification? I'm wondering if that's causing additional delays for anyone else.

Just checking in - any updates on your claim status? It's been about a week since your original post, which would put you close to that 10-day timeline they mentioned.

Trying to reach EDD right now is IMPOSSIBLE. I've been trying for TWO WEEKS to get someone on the phone about my claim that's been pending forever. Keep getting the "we're experiencing high call volume" message and then they hang up! How is anyone supposed to get help?? I finally used this service called Claimyr that got me through to a real EDD agent in about 45 minutes. You might want to check it out at claimyr.com when you need to talk to someone about your claim. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km Especially since your situation is complicated with quitting and the hostile work stuff, you'll probably need to actually speak to someone at some point. Just my two cents from someone stuck in EDD hell right now.

I've been helping people with EDD claims for years, and I want to emphasize something important: the difference between regular wage claims and EDD qualification comes down to DOCUMENTATION. For your EDD interview, prepare a clear timeline showing: 1. When the hostile behavior began 2. Specific incidents with dates 3. All attempts to resolve the issue internally 4. How it affected your health/wellbeing (get a doctor's note if possible) 5. Why continuing to work was not feasible For the wage theft issue (30 min deductions), calculate EXACTLY how much you're owed and gather: - Pay stubs - Time records if you have them - Employee handbook sections about breaks - Any communications about the policy File the wage claim with DLSE here: https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/HowToFileWageClaim.htm Final tip: In your EDD interview, focus on how the environment affected your HEALTH and SAFETY, not just that it was unpleasant or unfair.

when i was gettin unemployment i was on ebt to. never told edd nothing abt my ebt and never had problems so ur good

To summarize what everyone has correctly said: 1. You do NOT need to report EBT/CalFresh to EDD when certifying for unemployment. 2. You DO need to report your unemployment benefits to CalFresh/EBT program. These are separate assistance programs with different reporting requirements. EBT is not considered income for unemployment purposes. The income questions on your biweekly certification are asking about actual earnings from work or other income sources that would reduce your unemployment benefits.

anybody know if u have to do id.me verification if u applied by mail? i heard online ppl have to do it but not sure about mail applications

Update: It's been 14 days now, and I just checked my UI Online account again - my claim finally showed up! So everyone was right about the delay. Now I need to figure out how to certify for benefits. Thanks to everyone who helped calm me down during the waiting period!

I had the same thing happen last year. Wait about 3-5 days and if nothing changes try calling but be prepared to spend ALL DAY trying to reach someone. I finally got through after 43 calls! My issue was that even though the interview went well, the employee who conducted it forgot to update something in the system. Good luck!

Since everyone's sharing their timelines, mine was 2 business days from interview to payments being released. But this was after the interviewer explicitly told me at the end of our call that everything looked good and I should expect payment soon. If you're still stuck after a few days, I highly recommend using Claimyr to get through to an EDD representative. Regular calling is nearly impossible with how overloaded the phone lines are. When I used Claimyr (claimyr.com), I got connected right away rather than making 100+ calls myself. They have a video demo showing how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km

To address your follow-up questions: 1. Appeals hearings are currently still being conducted by phone in most cases (though this could change by 2025). They're formal in process but not intimidating. 2. Medical caregiver responsibilities *can* qualify as good cause for both the late appeal and potentially for the original disqualification if you can show you were still able and available for work within reasonable limitations. 3. The key to winning is documentation - get a letter from your mother's doctor confirming the dates of care needed, any flexibility in your caregiving schedule that would have allowed you to work, and your continued job search records from that period. One last tip: when filing the appeal, include a cover letter specifically requesting backpay for those disqualified weeks. Be very specific about which weeks you're appealing.

I just want to add - I've seen numerous appeals succeed in situations similar to yours. With proper documentation showing you were available for work (even with reasonable limitations), you have a good chance at overturning those disqualifications. To maximize your chances: 1. Yes, absolutely include those text message screenshots with employers 2. Definitely emphasize your willingness to accept remote work during that period 3. Be extremely specific about your daily schedule and how you could have accommodated work 4. Include calendar entries, text messages, or any evidence showing the specific hours you were available The administrative law judge will be looking for evidence that despite your caregiving responsibilities, you maintained reasonable availability for work. Good luck with your appeal!

my cousin had same problem and she went to bank and they said only edd can fix it... she finally got thru by calling at exactly 8:01am but had to wait on hold for 1.5 hrs so dont hang up

Just checking back - any luck getting through to EDD? Did you try Claimyr or the bank visit approach? I'm invested in your story now and hoping you got it resolved before rent was due!