I'm dealing with this exact same conditional payment nightmare right now and reading through all these experiences is both validating and infuriating! Filed in mid-February after getting laid off from my tech job, and I have my eligibility interview scheduled for March 18th. Out of my 3 pending weeks, they only paid me conditionally for the middle week - not the first or most recent one, which makes absolutely no logical sense whatsoever. What really gets me is how EDD keeps saying conditional payments are "automatic" after 14 days, but clearly their system is completely broken. I've called three times and gotten three different explanations: system glitches, batch processing delays, and some mysterious "verification holds" that no one can actually explain. The worst part is the unpredictability. You can't budget or plan when you don't know if you'll get paid for weeks that should qualify for conditional payments. It's like they're running some kind of random number generator to decide which weeks get paid! I'm documenting everything for when I hopefully get through to a supervisor who can actually fix this mess. Connor, I really hope your husband's March 10th interview resolves everything. This whole thread shows just how widespread this problem has become - EDD needs to acknowledge that their conditional payment system is fundamentally broken and stop giving people the runaround!

I'm going through the exact same conditional payment mess and it's absolutely maddening! Filed in late January after my hospitality job ended, and I've been waiting for my eligibility interview scheduled for March 14th. Out of 4 pending weeks, EDD randomly decided to pay me conditionally for weeks 1 and 3, but left weeks 2 and 4 still pending with no explanation. What really drives me crazy is that I called EDD last week and the rep told me that conditional payments are processed by an "automated system" that sometimes has "temporary delays." When I asked why the delays would affect some weeks but not others from the same claim, she couldn't give me any logical answer - just kept repeating that the system "processes in its own timeframe." The inconsistency is the worst part. Reading through all these comments, it's clear that EDD's conditional payment system is completely broken right now. Some people get all weeks paid, others get random selections, and the explanations from reps are all over the place. It feels like they're just making stuff up because nobody actually understands how the system works anymore. Connor, I really hope your husband's March 10th interview clears up those pending weeks. This thread has been so helpful in showing that we're definitely not alone in dealing with this broken system. The financial stress of not knowing which weeks will get paid (or when) while waiting for interviews is honestly cruel. EDD really needs to fix this mess!

Just wanted to follow up and see if you certified and if there's been any update on your claim status? It's been about a week since your original post.

That's awesome news! Glad to hear your claim finally got approved. Just a heads up - it usually takes 2-3 business days after your first approved certification for the payment to actually hit your account (assuming you have direct deposit set up). If you're getting a debit card, it can take a bit longer for that to arrive in the mail first. But the hard part is behind you now! Make sure to keep certifying on schedule going forward.

Congratulations Diego! This is such a relief to read - I've been following your thread because I'm in a similar situation (had my interview 8 days ago and still waiting). Your update gives me so much hope that things will work out. It's really reassuring to see that the delay didn't mean anything bad, just that EDD moves at their own pace. Thanks for taking the time to update everyone - I know how stressful this waiting period is and your follow-up is incredibly helpful for others going through the same thing. Hope your payments hit your card soon!

This thread has been so helpful to follow! I'm currently on day 11 after my EDD interview and was getting really anxious, but reading through everyone's experiences - especially Diego's successful outcome - has given me so much peace of mind. It's clear that EDD's processing times are all over the place right now, but the consensus seems to be that delays are normal and don't indicate a negative decision. For anyone else in this waiting period: definitely keep certifying weekly (as multiple people mentioned), check your spam folder regularly, and try to be patient even though it's incredibly stressful when money is tight. The advice about calling right at 8 AM if you need to reach them is also really valuable. Thanks to everyone who shared their timelines and experiences - this community support makes such a difference during these nerve-wracking waits!

Have you considered looking into job training programs? Sometimes EDD offers extensions if you're enrolled in approved training. Might be worth checking out!

I went through this exact same situation a few months ago! What ended up working for me was filing an appeal through the online portal - sometimes there are computational errors in how they calculate your remaining balance. Also, check if you qualify for any of the federal extension programs that might still be available. In the meantime, make sure you're still certifying for benefits even if it shows $0, because if an extension gets approved, you don't want to miss out on back payments. The whole process is super confusing, but don't give up! 💪

This is absolutely terrifying - thank you so much for sharing this warning! I just started receiving EDD benefits last month and had no idea these Money Network security issues were so common. After reading through all these comments, I immediately logged into my account to check everything (thankfully it looks okay for now) and followed everyone's advice about setting up alerts and changing my password. The fact that they can change your bank details without any verification is absolutely ridiculous! I'm definitely going to switch to direct deposit ASAP - it sounds like that's the only way to really protect ourselves. It's so frustrating that we have to become cybersecurity experts just to safely receive the benefits we're entitled to. Has anyone heard if there are any class action lawsuits brewing over this? With so many people getting their money stolen due to poor security, it seems like there should be some legal accountability.

This is absolutely shocking but thank you for the heads up! I just got approved for unemployment last week and was planning to just use the Money Network card they send, but after reading all of this I'm going straight to direct deposit before I even activate the card. It's insane that people are losing their entire benefit payments with zero notification - that money is literally what keeps people housed and fed! I'm bookmarking this thread to share with other people I know who are dealing with unemployment. Everyone needs to know about this. Has anyone reported this to the state legislature or anything? This seems like a systemic failure that goes way beyond just individual fraud cases.