UPDATE: I just managed to log in! Seems like the system might be coming back up. Try again now everyone!

I've been dealing with similar login issues for the past few days too. What's really frustrating is that EDD doesn't seem to have a reliable way to notify users when these outages happen - I had to find out about the maintenance from this thread! For anyone still having trouble, I've found that using an incognito/private browser window sometimes helps, and also trying the mobile app instead of the website. The app seems to handle the server load a bit better sometimes. Really hope they get their system stability sorted out soon because this happens way too often.

That EDD rep definitely gave you wrong information! I went through something very similar in 2023 - multiple appeals denied, confusing info from reps, the whole nightmare. Here's what I wish I had known earlier: The "only sent once" thing about waivers is completely false. I actually got my waiver form twice because I lost the first one in all the EDD paperwork chaos! Since your letters don't mention fraud, you're probably looking at a non-fraud overpayment which is good news for waiver eligibility. The key things to look for are: - No mention of "willful misrepresentation" - No Section 1257(a) citations - No penalty percentages (like 30% added to the base amount) The waiting for it to "post" is unfortunately normal - mine took about 4 months after my final appeal was denied. It's maddening but that's just how slow their system is. My biggest advice: start preparing now even while you wait. Gather bank statements, pay stubs, monthly expenses, anything that shows financial hardship. When you finally get that overpayment notice, you'll want to request the DE 1446 form immediately and be ready to submit it with all your documentation. Don't give up! The system is broken but waivers do get approved for people in your situation.

I'm so sorry you're dealing with this stress - the EDD system is absolutely broken and their reps giving out incorrect information just makes everything worse! That rep was completely wrong about waivers being "only sent once." I work as a benefits advocate and I've helped dozens of people get multiple waiver forms over the years. The DE 1446 can be requested whenever you have a qualifying non-fraud overpayment. Based on your description, you're likely dealing with a non-fraud overpayment since there's no mention of fraud in your letters. The "hasn't posted yet" status is unfortunately normal - EDD's systems are incredibly slow and it can take 3-6 months or even longer after appeals are exhausted. Here's what I'd recommend while you wait: 1. Start gathering financial hardship documentation now (bank statements, pay stubs, bills, proof of dependents, etc.) 2. Request your complete claim file in writing to see exactly how your disqualification is coded 3. When you call again, ask specifically for a Tier 2 specialist who handles overpayment waivers 4. Don't accept "I don't know" answers about fraud vs non-fraud status The waiting is agonizing, but many people in your exact situation have successfully gotten waivers approved. Document everything and keep pushing for accurate information. You've got this!

UPDATE: I finally got through to EDD this morning (called right when they opened at 8am). Turns out there were TWO problems - 1) My employer had reported my wages to the wrong SSN for one quarter (typo on their end), and 2) The system was trying to reactivate my old pandemic claim instead of creating a new one. The rep was actually super helpful and fixed both issues. They're processing a new claim for me now and said I should see everything updated in my portal within 10 days. Thanks everyone for your help and suggestions! I'll post again once everything is resolved to confirm it all worked out.

So glad you got it sorted out! Your experience is a perfect example of why it's crucial to keep calling until you reach someone who can actually look at your account. The combination of employer reporting errors AND the system trying to reactivate an old claim instead of filing a new one is exactly the kind of mess that automated systems can't handle. Thanks for sharing the update - it'll definitely help others who run into similar issues. The 8am call time tip is gold too!

I've been through this exact scenario twice! The first time I panicked and almost reported the job offer too early, but luckily I asked my friend who works in HR first. Here's what I learned: Keep certifying normally until your ACTUAL first day of work. A verbal offer with no paperwork or start date is essentially just a promising conversation - nothing more. The EDD certification questions are very literal: "Did you work?" No. "Did you earn wages?" No. "Did you refuse work?" No (since you accepted). What really helped me was setting up a simple tracking system. I created a note in my phone with the offer date, acceptance date, and any updates from HR. This way I had everything documented if I ever needed to reference it later. The hardest part is the limbo period - you want to celebrate but you also can't fully relax until that first paycheck hits. Just remember that EDD deals with actual work performed and wages earned, not future promises. You're being smart by asking these questions instead of just winging it! Once you do get that start date, make sure to report your gross earnings for any week you work, even if the paycheck comes later. But until then, you're still unemployed in EDD's eyes, so keep doing everything you're supposed to do as an unemployment recipient.

I went through this exact same situation about 6 months ago! Got a verbal offer on a Friday, accepted it, but then had to wait almost 3 weeks for HR to get everything sorted out. It was so stressful not knowing when I'd actually start earning money again. Here's what I did and it worked out perfectly: I kept certifying normally every week until my actual first day of work. The key is understanding that EDD's questions are very specific to what happened during that certification period. So if you didn't work or earn wages that week, you report no work and no wages. Since you accepted the job offer (didn't refuse it), you answer "No" to the refuse work question. I also kept doing my three work search activities each week until my start date, just to be safe. I know it seems silly when you already have a job lined up, but technically you're still unemployed until you actually start working. The waiting period is nerve-wracking, but you're doing the right thing by being cautious and asking questions. Once you do get that official start date and begin working, then you'll switch to reporting your actual earnings. Until then, just answer each certification question truthfully based on what actually happened that week. You've got this!

if ur really struggling with the low amount, check if u qualify for the federal earned income tax credit or california earned income tax credit. not the same as higher ui benefits but might help a bit with ur taxes at least

I went through something similar when I got laid off in 2023. What really helped me was requesting a detailed breakdown of my base period earnings from EDD. You can do this through your UI Online account or by calling (though I know calling is a nightmare). The breakdown shows exactly which quarters they used and what wages were reported by your employers. Sometimes there are discrepancies or missing wages that can actually be corrected. It won't change the base period rule, but at least you'll know if they calculated it correctly based on what they had. Also, if you worked multiple jobs during your base period, make sure all employers properly reported your wages - I found out one of my part-time jobs never submitted my earnings to EDD.