does anyone know if the in person offices r open 2day too or just the phone lines?

This is such a lifesaver! I've been dealing with a payment hold for over a month and was planning to call first thing Tuesday morning. Just tried calling and actually got through in about 20 minutes - way faster than usual! The specialist was able to clear up my work search requirement confusion and release my payments. You're absolutely right about the lower call volume today. Can't believe I almost waited another whole day when I desperately need these payments to go through. Thanks for sharing this info - you probably helped a lot of people today!

This is such a common issue unfortunately! I went through the exact same thing about 6 weeks ago - sat by my phone for the entire 2-hour window they gave me and never got a call. What made it worse was that my UI Online account actually showed the interview as "completed" the next day, but my payments were still stuck on pending. Here's what I learned from my experience: - Call the 1-800-300-5616 number but try different times throughout the day, not just first thing in the morning - When you do get through, ask the rep to add detailed notes to your file about being available during the scheduled time - Request that they email you confirmation of your new interview time (some reps will do this) - Keep screenshots of your UI Online account showing the pending status in case you need proof later It took me about 10 days to get rescheduled, but once I had the actual interview it only lasted maybe 8 minutes and my payments were released within 24 hours. The waiting is the worst part but don't give up! And definitely mention that eviction situation when you call - they do seem to prioritize those cases. Hang in there Miguel, you'll get through this!

I'm so sorry you're dealing with this Miguel! This exact same thing happened to me last month - EDD scheduled an interview for 10am-12pm and never called. I was literally sitting next to my phone the entire time with all my documents ready, just like you. What worked for me was calling the main number (1-800-300-5616) right at 8:00am the next day and getting transferred to the determinations department. It took about 18 tries to get through, but once I did, the rep was actually very understanding. She told me this has been happening A LOT lately due to staffing shortages and that my case would be marked as "EDD no-show" rather than me missing the appointment. They rescheduled me for 3 days later and the actual interview only took about 12 minutes. My payments were released the same day! The key is to keep calling until you get through and make sure they document that you were available during your scheduled time. Also, since you mentioned being behind on rent, definitely tell them about your financial hardship when you call - they can expedite your case. Don't lose hope, you'll get this sorted out!

I went through almost the exact same thing in 2023! Got hired at a small consulting firm, worked there for 6 days, then they said I wasn't "meshing well with the team dynamics." No specific feedback, no chance to improve, just boom - out the door. I was also worried about reopening my claim since the job was so short, but it turned out to be no big deal. EDD actually sees this kind of thing a lot, especially with companies that have probationary periods. When they called me for the interview, the agent said something like "Oh, another 'not a good fit' case" - so you're definitely not alone in this situation. One tip I'd add to all the great advice here: when you restart your job search, consider looking for companies that have longer training periods or clearer onboarding processes. Sometimes these quick dismissals happen because the company doesn't have a good system for integrating new employees. You deserve better than being thrown in the deep end and then blamed for drowning. Keep your head up - you'll find something better! And hey, at least you only wasted a week of your time instead of months at a place that clearly doesn't value their employees.

I'm so sorry you're going through this! What a terrible way to start the year. I actually work in HR and can tell you that letting someone go for "not being a good fit" after just one week is unfortunately more common than it should be - and it's rarely about the employee's actual performance. From an unemployment perspective, you should be fine. This type of separation during what's essentially a probationary period typically doesn't count as misconduct. The key is being honest about the circumstances when you reopen your claim. One thing I'd suggest for your future job searches: during interviews, ask specific questions about their onboarding process and how they support new employees in their first 30-60-90 days. A good employer should have a structured plan for integrating new hires. If they seem vague or dismissive about this, that's a red flag. Also, don't take this personally. Companies that make snap judgments like this often have deeper cultural or management issues. You dodged a bullet - better to find out in one week than after months of working in a toxic environment. Hang in there, and definitely reopen that claim ASAP!

Wait I just realized something - are penalty weeks the same as disqualification weeks? Because my cousin had disqualification weeks and those worked differently I think? I'm so confused by all these EDD terms!

This is a really helpful thread! I'm in a similar situation with penalty weeks from EDD. One thing I learned from my research is that you should also keep track of your job search activities during penalty weeks if you're required to do so. Even though you're not getting paid, you still need to meet all the regular eligibility requirements including work search if it applies to your claim type. Also, @Mary Bates - since you're working part-time and still under your WBA, make sure you're reporting your gross earnings (before taxes) on your certification, not your take-home pay. I made that mistake once and it caused issues. The $320 you mentioned - is that gross or net? Just want to make sure you're reporting correctly to avoid any additional problems!

I had this exact same issue about 6 months ago! Here's what worked for me: check if you have the EDD mobile app installed on your phone - sometimes it saves payment history even when you can't log into the website. Also, if you use any budgeting apps like Mint or YNAB that connect to your bank account, they might have categorized the EDD deposits and you can see the exact amounts there. The payment amount they want is the gross amount before any taxes or deductions. Don't give up - there are definitely ways to find this info without having to wait on hold for hours!

I went through this nightmare last year and here's what saved me: if you have any tax documents from last year (like your 1099-G form that EDD sends for tax purposes), it might have your payment amounts listed. Also, try logging into your bank's website and searching for deposits with "EDD" or "CAEDD" - sometimes they show up with those abbreviations even if they don't display clearly in your account. One more thing - if you have any screenshots on your phone from when you were checking your balance or certifying, those might have the payment amounts visible. I know it's frustrating but don't panic, there are usually more traces of this info than you think!