I went through something similar last year - 5 weeks of pending payments after ID verification. What finally resolved it was discovering that EDD had sent a notice to my old address asking for additional wage verification, even though I had updated my address online. Check if you can access your EDD correspondence history or call your local EDD office directly (not the main 800 number). The local offices are sometimes less busy and can actually look at your account to see what's blocking it. Also, if you're really desperate, try showing up in person at your local EDD office first thing in the morning - they sometimes have walk-in appointments for urgent cases.

I'm dealing with something very similar right now - been waiting 4 weeks after ID.me verification and all my payments are stuck on pending. Reading through everyone's suggestions here has been really eye-opening. I had no idea about contacting assembly members or that there were services like Claimyr to help get through to EDD. @Sean Kelly - have you tried checking if your address is correct in all sections of your UI Online account? Sometimes the mailing address updates but the correspondence address doesn't, which could explain why you're not getting notices about additional documentation needed. Also, when you do get through to someone, definitely ask them to read back your address on file to make sure it matches where you're actually living now. The suggestion about showing up at a local EDD office in person sounds promising too. I'm going to try that this week since I'm running out of options with the phone system. Really hope you get this resolved soon - 6 weeks is way too long to be waiting when people have bills to pay!

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!

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!