Update us on what happens when you call Money Network. If they confirm it was sent but you never received it, ask them about the status tracking. Sometimes they can see if it was returned to them. If you get nowhere with Money Network's regular customer service, ask to speak with a supervisor - they have more authority to help with unusual situations.

So glad you were able to get this resolved! This is exactly why I always tell people to call Money Network directly instead of trying to go through EDD first. The lack of communication between these agencies is ridiculous - they should automatically notify you if there's a verification hold or any issue preventing your card from being sent. Hope your landlord understands the delay and you can get caught up on everything once the card arrives Wednesday!

One more thing to consider: if you do quit and file for UI, be prepared for a potentially long wait while EDD investigates. Your employer will be asked to provide their side of the story, and then EDD will schedule an eligibility interview with you (which can take weeks to get). During this time, you won't receive any benefits. If you're eventually approved, you'll get backpay, but you need to be able to financially sustain yourself during the investigation period. And regardless of what happens, continue to certify for benefits every two weeks while your claim is pending. If you don't certify and later get approved, you won't receive payments for weeks you didn't certify.

I went through a similar situation last year and want to share what worked for me. I was dealing with a verbally abusive supervisor who was creating an impossible work environment. Here's what I did: 1. Started documenting everything immediately - dates, times, witnesses, exactly what was said/done 2. Got my doctor involved early - they documented my anxiety and stress symptoms as work-related 3. Filed a complaint with HR first (even though I knew they wouldn't help much) 4. When HR didn't address it properly, I requested FMLA leave for stress/anxiety 5. Used that time to job hunt intensively When my leave was up and nothing had changed, I quit with a resignation letter that clearly outlined why (referencing my previous complaints and medical documentation). I filed for UI immediately and got approved after the eligibility interview because I had a paper trail showing I tried to resolve things through proper channels first. The key is building your case BEFORE you quit. Don't just walk out - that makes it much harder to win an appeal. Take Quinn's advice seriously about the accommodation request - it shows good faith effort to stay employed. Also, start applying for jobs NOW while you're still employed. Even if this workplace is toxic, having income while job searching gives you so much more leverage and peace of mind.

I went through this exact situation about 6 months ago with some side work I did while on UI. The panic you're feeling is totally understandable, but you're absolutely doing the right thing by coming forward voluntarily. Here's my step-by-step process that worked: 1. First, I calculated exactly what I owed by going through each certification week where I had unreported income. For weeks where my earnings were less than my WBA, I calculated the reduced benefit I should have received. For weeks where earnings exceeded my WBA, I owed back the full weekly amount. 2. I gathered ALL documentation - contracts, invoices, payment records, bank statements, emails about the work, everything. Having this ready made the whole process smoother. 3. I used the "Ask EDD" feature in my UI Online account and wrote a detailed explanation. I emphasized that I was voluntarily reporting unreported income and wanted to make things right. 4. About 10 days later, they sent me an official overpayment notice for $1,456. Since I self-reported, it was classified as non-fraud - no 30% penalty, no penalty weeks. 5. They offered a payment plan of $125/month, which I accepted and have been paying without any issues. The whole process took about 5 weeks total. The EDD rep told me that voluntary disclosure makes a huge difference in how they handle cases. You should definitely continue certifying accurately while this gets resolved. Don't let the horror stories scare you too much - those are usually cases where EDD discovered the unreported income during audits or cross-matching. Coming forward yourself puts you in a much better position.

I'm in a very similar situation right now - been doing some part-time tutoring while on UI and didn't report about $1,400 in earnings over the past month. Reading all these experiences is giving me so much hope! It sounds like the key is really being proactive and honest about it. One question for those who have been through this - when you calculated what you owed back, did you use gross earnings or net earnings after expenses? I had some costs for materials and transportation for the tutoring sessions, so I'm not sure if I should report the full amount I was paid or subtract my business expenses first. Also, has anyone had success reaching EDD by phone recently, or is the Ask EDD online feature really the best way to start this process? I've been calling for two days straight with no luck getting through. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences - it's really helping me work up the courage to come forward instead of just hoping they don't catch it!

I'm new to this community and going through the exact same situation right now! Had my eligibility interview yesterday afternoon and when I checked my UI Online account this morning, there was that dreaded "disqualified" status. Like everyone else has mentioned, the interviewer seemed completely satisfied with my answers about being laid off due to budget cuts at my company. Reading through all these responses has been such a relief - I was honestly panicking and couldn't sleep last night thinking about how I'm going to pay my bills. But seeing so many people share nearly identical experiences with the immediate status change followed by eventual resolution is incredibly reassuring. What strikes me most is how consistent this pattern seems to be across everyone's stories. It really does sound like EDD's system has this automatic process that shows "disqualified" during review periods, even when it's just pending additional verification. The terminology is definitely misleading and causes unnecessary stress! I'm taking everyone's advice and spending this waiting time organizing all my documentation - job application screenshots, email confirmations, detailed dates and company names, my layoff paperwork, etc. Better to be prepared with everything they might need rather than scrambling later. Thank you to everyone who shared their experiences, especially those who provided specific timelines. It helps so much to know what to expect and that most of these situations resolve favorably. I'll definitely update once I receive my determination letter. This community is amazing for providing support during such a confusing and stressful process!

I'm also new to this community but wanted to share my experience since it sounds so identical to what many of you are going through. I had my eligibility interview just three days ago and immediately saw the "disqualified" status appear on my UI Online account, even though the conversation with the EDD representative seemed completely routine. Like others have mentioned, I was initially panicking because I really need those benefits to cover my rent and basic expenses while I'm job searching. But after reading through all these detailed experiences, especially from Brooklyn Knight, Grace Patel, Emma Wilson, and others who had their disqualifications reversed, I'm feeling much more hopeful. The pattern everyone's describing is so consistent - normal interview, immediate disqualification status, determination letter arrives within a week, and then often gets resolved with additional documentation. It really does seem like EDD's system automatically updates with temporary disqualifications during their review process, which is incredibly misleading and stressful for claimants. I'm following everyone's advice and using this waiting time to organize all my documentation: detailed job search logs with specific company names, dates, position titles, screenshots of applications, email confirmations, and my layoff paperwork. I've also been continuing to certify for benefits as recommended, just in case the disqualification gets overturned. Thank you to everyone who shared their experiences and timelines - it's been incredibly valuable for understanding what to expect. This community support makes such a difference during what could otherwise be an isolating and anxiety-inducing process. I'll definitely update when I receive my determination letter to add to the collective knowledge here!

One last thing to consider: while waiting until July 1st will likely increase your weekly benefit amount (WBA), be aware that your claim effective date will determine your benefit year. So if your claim is effective July 1, 2025, your benefit year ends June 30, 2026. Make sure you have a clear understanding of how much higher your WBA will be to determine if the wait is worth it. You can use the EDD benefit calculator on their website with both sets of quarters to compare.

That $130/week difference definitely makes waiting worth it! Just wanted to add one more consideration - since you're waiting until July 1st anyway, might be worth using this time to get all your documentation organized. Have your W-2s, pay stubs, and severance paperwork ready to go. Also, create your EDD online account ahead of time if you haven't already - you can do that without filing a claim. That way on July 1st you're just logging in and filing rather than dealing with account setup too. The smoother your application process, the faster you'll get through their system.