Congratulations on winning your appeal! I went through a similar situation about 6 months ago. The Appeals Board does automatically notify EDD, but here's what I learned: give it about 5-7 business days, then definitely call to confirm they've received and processed the decision. In my case, the notification went through fine, but my claim was stuck in some kind of "pending review" status that required a manual push from an EDD rep. Once they cleared that, I got my backpay within 3 business days. Also, make sure to keep certifying during this waiting period - those weeks will flip from "disqualified" to "paid" once they update your claim status. The whole process took about 2 weeks total for me, but calling definitely sped things up. Good luck!

Just wanted to add my experience since I went through this exact situation about 4 months ago! I won my appeal for the same "voluntary quit" issue and was also unsure about next steps. Here's what I learned: The Appeals Board does automatically send the decision to EDD, but there's often a delay in their system actually processing it. I waited about 10 days and then called EDD to confirm they had received the decision. The rep told me it was in their queue but needed to be manually reviewed and updated in their system. She was able to expedite it right then and there, and my payments started showing up within 48 hours. My advice: wait about a week to give the automatic process a chance to work, then call to confirm. Also, definitely keep certifying during this waiting period - all those "disqualified" weeks will flip to "paid" once they update your claim. The backpay should include everything from when you were originally disqualified. Hope this helps and congrats on winning your appeal!

Based on everything shared here, I'd suggest this approach: 1. Send a formal email to HR explaining: - The safety concerns with specific examples - The significant increase in commute time - Request for transfer to another location that doesn't create these hardships - Document that this change significantly alters your original employment agreement 2. If they refuse reasonable accommodation, resign in writing stating: - You're leaving due to "substantial and materially adverse changes to working conditions" - Reference your previous attempts to resolve the issue - Be specific about the safety and commute hardships 3. When filing with EDD, check "Yes" that you voluntarily quit but indicate it was with good cause Based on similar cases, you have maybe a 60/40 chance of approval, but your odds improve significantly with proper documentation and phrasing.

I went through something very similar last year when my company tried to transfer me from Irvine to Santa Ana - same county but the commute would have gone from 20 minutes to over an hour in traffic, plus the new location had significantly higher crime rates. Here's what worked for me: 1. I documented EVERYTHING - took screenshots of Google Maps showing traffic patterns at different times, printed crime statistics from both areas, and saved news articles about incidents near the new location. 2. I sent a detailed email to HR outlining the hardships (increased commute, safety concerns, impact on work-life balance) and requested alternatives like working at a different company location or modified hours. 3. When they denied my request, I resigned citing "constructive discharge due to substantial adverse changes in working conditions." EDD approved my claim on the first try! The key was showing that I made good faith efforts to work with my employer and that the changes created genuine hardship. The fact that you've been there 3 years with a perfect record actually helps your case - shows you're not just trying to get out of work. Make sure to use the exact phrase "substantial adverse change in working conditions" when you file. That's the magic language EDD looks for. Also start your job search immediately because you'll need to show you're actively looking for work.

I'm really sorry to hear about your situation - what an awful way to lose your job over such an obvious accident! After reading through everyone's responses, I'm convinced you have an excellent case for unemployment benefits. One thing I haven't seen mentioned yet is that you should consider documenting the exact steps you took when the error occurred. If possible, try to recreate (without actually submitting anything) the process you went through on the time clock system - which screen you were on, where the VTO button was located versus the clock-in button, etc. This kind of detailed explanation during your EDD interview can really help the adjudicator understand how easy it would be to make this mistake accidentally. Also, since you mentioned you were rushing to handle a family obligation, that context is important too. When people are in a hurry, user errors become much more understandable and clearly unintentional. The combination of your clean record, immediate self-reporting, and the fact that you were literally trying to take UNPAID time off makes this such a clear-cut case of an honest mistake rather than misconduct. Costco's decision to terminate you over this seems incredibly harsh and unreasonable. File that claim as soon as possible and stay confident - you've got this! This community is rooting for you and based on all the experiences shared here, EDD should definitely see this situation for what it really was.

I've been reading through all the responses here and I'm amazed by how supportive and knowledgeable this community is! As someone who's dealt with EDD claims before, I want to echo what everyone else is saying - you definitely have a strong case here. What really stands out to me is that you were literally trying to take UNPAID time off when this happened. That completely destroys any argument about "time theft" since your intent was the exact opposite - to NOT get paid for time you wouldn't be working. When you explain this to the EDD interviewer, make sure to emphasize that point clearly. Also, I'd suggest preparing a simple one-page summary with bullet points covering: your 9-month clean record, the immediate self-reporting, the VTO vs clock-in button confusion, and your good faith appeal attempt. Having it written out will help you stay organized during the phone interview and make sure you don't forget any important details. Don't let Costco's aggressive response discourage you - big box retailers often fight these claims hard, but EDD looks at the actual facts and legal standards, not corporate policy. Your situation is textbook "honest mistake" rather than willful misconduct. File that claim ASAP and keep your head up - you've got this!

I work at a small credit union and can confirm that we process ACH transfers from Money Network/Metabank without any issues. Most financial institutions accept these transfers since they're standard ACH transactions. The verification process with the micro deposits is pretty standard - we see those come through all the time from various prepaid card companies. One tip: when you're setting up the transfer, make sure you use your account number exactly as it appears on your checks or bank statements. Sometimes people accidentally add extra zeros or spaces which can cause the setup to fail. Also, if your credit union uses a different name on statements than their common name, use whatever appears on your actual account documents. The transfer usually processes faster if you initiate it before noon on business days. Hope this helps ease your concerns about the process!

Just wanted to share my recent experience for anyone still reading this thread. I followed the advice here and set up direct deposit through UI Online about 2 weeks ago. It took exactly 2 payment cycles like @StarStrider mentioned, but now my payments go straight to my checking account and I don't have to deal with the card at all anymore. For anyone on the fence about doing this - it's definitely worth the small hassle of setting it up. No more worrying about ATM fees, card malfunctions, or any of the other issues people mentioned. The process was pretty straightforward once I had my routing and account numbers ready. Just make sure you don't have any pending payments when you make the switch, as those will still go to your card while the direct deposit setup is processing. Thanks again to everyone who shared their experiences - this community is really helpful for navigating all the EDD quirks!

I'm really sorry you're going through this stressful situation - I know exactly how nerve-wracking it is to get that second appeal notice after you thought everything was resolved! I went through something very similar about 7 months ago when my former employer appealed to CUIAB after I won my initial hearing. The good news is that your case sounds incredibly strong. When an ALJ uses language like "inconsistent and unpersuasive," that's a powerful credibility finding that the CUIAB board takes very seriously. They're not going to re-evaluate witness testimony or hear new evidence - they're strictly looking for legal errors in how the judge applied unemployment law to the facts that were already established. My employer also had zero documentation and conflicting witness accounts, and the board upheld my case after about 10 weeks. They noted that the ALJ had properly evaluated all the evidence and correctly applied the relevant unemployment statutes. Definitely keep certifying every two weeks - that's exactly what you're supposed to do during appeals. I had the same anxiety about potential overpayment, but even if the unlikely happened, there are hardship waiver options available. The reality is that most of these second-level appeals are just employers trying to avoid higher UI tax rates rather than having any genuine belief they'll win. You've already cleared the biggest hurdle by winning that first hearing with such strong language from the judge. Try to stay focused on your husband's job search and remember that the statistics are heavily in your favor. This waiting period will pass - hang in there!

I went through this exact situation about 6 months ago and I totally understand your panic! The good news is that second-level appeals to CUIAB have a really low success rate for employers, especially when the ALJ made such strong factual findings like yours did. The phrase "inconsistent and unpersuasive" is actually really powerful language that shows the judge carefully evaluated credibility issues. The CUIAB board gives huge deference to those kinds of factual determinations and they're really just looking for legal errors in how unemployment law was applied, not re-hearing the whole case. My timeline was about 9 weeks from when the employer filed the appeal to getting the board's decision upholding my case. The employer claimed I violated company policy but had zero written documentation (sound familiar?). The board basically said the ALJ properly evaluated the evidence and applied the law correctly. Keep certifying every two weeks religiously - that's exactly what you're supposed to do during appeals. I was terrified about overpayment too, but even in the worst case scenario there are hardship waivers available. Most of these second appeals are honestly just employers trying to avoid higher UI tax rates rather than having any real legal merit. Your husband's case sounds incredibly strong given the judge's language and their complete lack of documentation. The waiting is brutal but you've already won the hardest battle - hang in there!