sounds like ur overthinking this tbh... 2 days off before u even start isnt what unemployment is for. file when the whole job ends

Just to add another perspective - I work in HR at a company that hires seasonal workers. Those initial closure days are pretty normal for retail/warehouse seasonal positions, especially around inventory time. Don't stress about it! One thing to keep in mind: when you do start working, keep track of your pay stubs and hours worked. If your employer consistently gives you fewer hours than what you were hired for (like if they promised 40 hours/week but only give you 20), THEN you might qualify for partial unemployment benefits. But you'd need to have worked long enough to meet the wage requirements first. Good luck with the new job!

I'm so glad to see your update that you got rescheduled! Your experience really highlights how important it is to not give up and try multiple approaches. For anyone else reading this who might face a similar situation - the key takeaways seem to be: 1) Don't wait around hoping they'll call back, 2) Try multiple contact methods (phone, UI Online messaging, third-party services if needed), 3) Document everything, and 4) Be honest but concise about what happened. The fact that you only missed it by a few minutes and immediately tried calling back definitely worked in your favor. Wishing you the best for Thursday's interview - you've got this!

What a stressful situation, but I'm so relieved to see your update that you got rescheduled! Your persistence really paid off. For your Thursday interview, I'd recommend having all your employment documentation organized beforehand - pay stubs, termination letter, any correspondence with your former employer, etc. The interviewer will likely ask about your work history and the circumstances that led to your unemployment claim. Also, find a quiet spot where you won't be interrupted and maybe put a "Do Not Disturb" sign on your door just to be extra safe. You've been through enough stress already - having everything prepared will help you feel more confident going into the call. Wishing you the best of luck!

I'm dealing with this exact same issue right now! Filed my appeal 6 weeks ago for a voluntary quit vs layoff dispute and have been so confused about why some weeks show "appeal" while my recent ones are "pending." Reading through everyone's experiences here has been incredibly helpful - I had no idea that pending weeks could potentially be processed separately from the appeal. I've been calling EDD for the past week trying to get through to someone who can explain what's happening with my account. What's really frustrating is that the EDD website doesn't explain any of this clearly. You just have to figure it out through trial and error or find communities like this where people share their actual experiences. @Maya Lewis I hope you were able to get through to someone! Your situation sounds identical to mine and several others here. For everyone still waiting - I'm going to keep trying the Claimyr suggestion that @Kaiya Rivera mentioned since regular calling hasn't worked for me yet. Will update if I learn anything new about how they handle pending weeks during appeals.

I'm new to this community but currently dealing with the exact same situation! Filed my appeal about 4 weeks ago for voluntary quit vs layoff and have been so confused about why some weeks show "appeal" while my most recent certifications are "pending." This thread has been incredibly eye-opening - I had no idea that pending weeks could potentially be processed separately from the appeal. Like everyone else here, the EDD website gives absolutely zero explanation about what these different statuses actually mean during an appeal process. Based on all the helpful advice shared here, I'm going to start calling EDD this week to specifically ask about my pending weeks. It's really encouraging to see that multiple people have successfully gotten their pending weeks paid while their appeal was still ongoing. @Maya Lewis really hoping you were able to get through to someone and got some clarity! Your situation sounds exactly like what I'm experiencing. Will definitely keep checking back to see if anyone gets updates from EDD about how this whole process actually works. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences - it's such a relief to find people who understand how stressful and confusing this whole situation is!

anybody know if u can set up direct deposit with money network instead of using their card? the BofA card was bad enough but at least i could transfer to my bank account for free

Just following up on this thread - did your payment ever switch from pending to paid? And did you get your Money Network card yet? I'm curious because my roommate is going through the exact same issue right now.

I'm so sorry you're going through this - the misinformation from EDD reps is incredibly frustrating! Based on what you've described, that representative was completely wrong about waivers being "only sent once." Here's what I'd recommend as your next steps: 1. Document everything - keep records of all calls, dates, and what each rep tells you 2. While waiting for your overpayment to post, start gathering financial hardship documentation (pay stubs, bills, bank statements) 3. When you call again, specifically ask to speak with a Tier 2 specialist about overpayment waivers 4. Request your complete claim file to review exactly how your disqualification is coded The fact that your letters don't mention fraud is promising - most non-fraud overpayments are potentially waivable. Since your disqualification was in 2022 and appeal denied in November 2024, you're definitely in the typical timeframe for overpayments to still be processing. Don't let them discourage you! Many people have successfully obtained waivers for non-fraud overpayments. The key is persistence and getting the right person who actually knows the procedures. Hang in there!

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.