I've been dealing with Money Network issues for months now and what's really helped me is keeping a backup plan. I switched to direct deposit like others mentioned, but I also keep the physical card as backup. One thing nobody mentioned - if you're having verification code issues, try using a different device entirely. Sometimes the app gets "stuck" on one device but works fine on another phone or tablet. Also, make sure your Money Network app is updated to the latest version - they push updates pretty frequently to fix bugs. For immediate access when the app fails, you can also call the automated phone line at 1-855-282-6161 and check your balance/recent transactions without needing to log into the app. It's not as convenient but it works when you need to verify payments quickly.

I'm having the EXACT same problem right now! Been trying to get into the Money Network app for the past day and a half with no luck on the verification codes. It's so stressful when you just need to check if your payment went through. Reading through all these responses has given me hope though - I had no idea about some of these workarounds! Definitely going to try the website version instead of the app, and I'm going to check my spam folder right now. The tip about calling early in the morning is smart too, I've been trying to call during the day when everyone else probably is too. Really appreciate everyone sharing what worked for them. It's frustrating that we have to jump through all these hoops just to access our own money, but at least we can help each other figure it out. Going to try a few of these suggestions and hopefully get back in soon!

I'm an employment attorney in California (though this isn't legal advice). When filing for unemployment, you should always report work according to when it was performed, not paid. Your benefit eligibility begins after your last day of work (July 18th), regardless of payment timing. For your wage theft issue, in addition to the Labor Commissioner claim, you might want to file a DLSE-1 form (wage claim) if you haven't already. This creates a formal process for recovering those unpaid wages. Also, be prepared for your employer potentially challenging your unemployment claim. Some employers who commit wage theft also try to avoid unemployment insurance costs. If this happens, you'll need those detailed records to prove your employment ended through no fault of your own.

I'm dealing with something similar right now! My employer owes me about 6 weeks of pay and keeps giving me the runaround. Based on what I've learned from my research and talking to the Labor Commissioner's office: 1. Report your work history accurately when filing - include all weeks worked regardless of payment status 2. Your unemployment eligibility starts from your actual last day of work (July 18th) 3. When you eventually get those back wages, you DON'T report them during weekly certifications since the work was performed before your claim period One thing I'd add - make sure you have some kind of written record of your employer acknowledging they owe you wages. Even a text message helps. Also, the Labor Commissioner told me that unpaid wage cases like ours are pretty common right now, so don't feel alone in this. The whole situation is stressful enough without worrying about EDD complications. Hang in there and keep fighting for what you're owed!

Thanks everyone for the information. I'm still disappointed but at least I understand what happened now. I'm going to call EDD tomorrow to confirm everything and see if they have any suggestions for other assistance programs. And I'll definitely check out CalFresh. I've been putting in job applications every day, so hopefully something comes through soon. This is just so stressful.

I'm really sorry you're going through this - it's such a common misunderstanding and honestly EDD could do WAY better at explaining how the system actually works upfront. Just want to add that when you do eventually file a new claim after your benefit year ends, you'll need to have earned at least $1,300 in wages during the new base period to qualify. So if you can find ANY work - even part-time or gig work - during these next 6 months, it could help you qualify for a new claim later. Also, don't forget to keep certifying if you find temporary work, as you might be able to get partial benefits depending on how much you earn. Hang in there and keep applying - the job market is tough but you'll get through this!

Just wanted to follow up on my earlier comment - once you do receive payment, make sure to check that they paid ALL weeks correctly. Sometimes EDD only processes partial payments after appeals. Go through your payment history in UI Online and verify each week shows as paid. If any weeks are missing, you'll need to call and have them manually reprocess those specific weeks.

I went through this exact same situation about 6 months ago - misconduct disqualification that was completely bogus, had to wait forever for my hearing. The good news is that once you win, EDD is generally pretty good about processing the backpay quickly since they know they've been holding your money unfairly. In my case, I got the decision letter about 10 days after my hearing, and then payments started hitting my account within another week after that. The key thing is to keep certifying every two weeks even while you're waiting - those weeks will all get paid retroactively once the disqualification is lifted. Also, don't worry about interest - they don't pay it, but at least you'll get every penny you were owed from all those weeks you've been waiting. Fingers crossed your decision comes back favorable soon!

For those who are still having issues after the system comes back up, sometimes your browser stores corrupted cookies from the failed login attempts. Try these steps: 1. Clear browser cache and cookies specifically for edd.ca.gov 2. Restart browser completely 3. Try incognito/private browsing window 4. Check that your internet connection is stable I've found that doing a full browser reset helps 90% of the time when these login glitches happen.

This is exactly why I always try to certify on weekdays when possible! I learned the hard way that Sunday mornings are the worst time to use the EDD site. I've been dealing with UI claims for almost a year now and I've noticed the system is much more stable Tuesday-Thursday between 10am-2pm. I know it's not always possible to avoid your assigned certification day, but if you have flexibility, those are the golden hours. Also, bookmark the mobile version of the site (m.edd.ca.gov) as a backup - it sometimes works when the main site is down because it runs on different servers.