how long did ur hearing last? mines was like 2 hrs and sooo stressful

I had a similar experience last week except my employer DID show up and brought their HR person and a lawyer! Talk about intimidating. Still waiting on my decision though. Congrats on your win!

after you won did they make you do another phone interview? my friend had to do ANOTHER eligibility interview even after she won her appeal which delayed everything another 2 weeks

Just checking back - has your payment status changed yet? Curious because I'm about to have my own appeal hearing next week and trying to plan for how long the whole process might take.

One more thing to consider - if you exhausted your benefits in January 2023, you should be focusing hard on the job search right now. Even part-time or gig work could help you qualify for a new claim when your benefit year ends in October. The $1,300 minimum that someone mentioned is approximately right (it varies slightly), but remember you need to have earned that during your base period. Your best bet is to find work now, then file a new claim in October or November 2023 when your current benefit year ends.

The combined wage claim system is SO confusing. I had a similar issue last year but with California and Oregon. What I learned is that you should always file in the state with your highest wages first if you think you might need to file again later. Once they transfer the wages between states, you can't un-transfer them. The EDD should really explain this better before people file combined wage claims!

when i lost my job back in 2023 i had a similar thing happen. the edd website is very confusing. my benefits ran out after like 6 months and that was it. i think during covid they had all those extensions but not anymore. have you tried applying for calfresh? that helped me get by until i found another job

To clarify what others have mentioned: Prior to 2021, there were various extension programs like PEUC and Fed-ED that would automatically kick in after regular UI exhaustion. These programs expired nationwide and were not renewed. Currently, California only offers the standard 26 weeks of regular UI benefits in a benefit year (which lasts 12 months from your application date). When your benefit year ends, you'll need to file a new claim if you're still unemployed and have earned sufficient wages in the base period. If you're experiencing financial hardship, I'd recommend: 1. Apply for CalFresh (food assistance) 2. Contact your county's General Assistance/Relief program 3. Look into local rental assistance programs 4. Visit your nearest America's Job Center of California for employment services The EDD website should remove those outdated messages about automatic extensions, as they cause unnecessary confusion.

Have you tried logging in through a different device? Sometimes my laptop won't work but my phone does. Also my cousin said her account got locked because she moved and her IP address changed and EDD thought it was suspicious activity or something.

Update: For anyone finding this thread later - changing your router/IP address can sometimes trigger security protocols with EDD, but shouldn't cause complete lockout on its own. That typically happens after multiple failed login attempts. If you try all suggested methods and still can't access your account, calling is unfortunately necessary. Make sure to specify it's an account access issue, not a claim question, as they might transfer you to the technical support team who can help faster with these specific issues.

I went through somthing similar, just wait for the official notice in mail before panicking. Sometimes portal updates before they send notices. If part says PAID that's good news! Just means for some weeks they found you eligible but other weeks you made too much $$$. Not the same as overpayment.

One more thing to note - the weeks approved through your appeal (now showing as 'PAID') should be processed for payment within 10 business days. If you have a Money Network card already, the funds will go there. If not, you might receive checks in the mail. Make sure to keep checking your portal for payment status changes!

when i got uneployment in 2023 i got my card in 8 days... weird its taking so much longer now

If you need your money urgently and can't wait for the card, you CAN call Money Network and request an emergency cash transfer once your card has been issued. There's a fee, but they can make your funds available for pickup at certain locations within 24 hours. Just another option if you're really in a bind with rent coming due.

@OP: Regarding your first week - when the system shows "disqualified" instead of "waiting week not paid," it usually indicates that the disqualification reason (likely the work search documentation issue) is overriding the waiting week status. Once you resolve the disqualification issue, that first week will still remain unpaid as your waiting week, but the status will probably change to reflect that. For your second week, once you resolve the issue, that should change to paid status. When you call, make sure to ask specifically about both weeks so you understand exactly what's happening with each one. And remember to continue certifying every two weeks while this gets sorted out!

u might also wanna check if u reported any earnings during those weeks? even small amounts can mess things up if u didnt report them right. like if u worked part time or got vacation pay

My sister had the same thing happen but when she called they said her card was CLOSED not just disconnected!!! Be careful they might have actually closed your account and then youd need to request a paper check for the remaining balance. Took her 6 weeks to get her money!!!

UPDATE: Called the Money Network number (1-888-233-5916) and got it resolved! For anyone with the same issue - they explained that when you switch to direct deposit, your online access to the Money Network account gets disconnected as a security measure, but your funds are still there. I had to verify some personal info and my most recent transaction, and they restored my account access. My $780 is still there! Thanks everyone for your help!

wait i think ur confused bout something. theres no such thing as "UI debit card" - its called the Money Network debit card or EDD debit card. UI just means unemployment insurance, its not the name of the card. just makin sure ur looking for the right thing lol

Update from the original poster? Did your card arrive yet? The suggested 10 business days should be about up by now.