After you resolve this issue, make sure to backdate your claim to when you actually became unemployed. When the rep helps you file the claim properly, specifically ask them to set the start date to when your temp job ended. This way you won't lose those two weeks of benefits you mentioned. Once your new claim is processed, you'll need to certify for those weeks retroactively. Just a heads-up that they might ask for additional verification since there was a gap between claims - completely normal procedure.

I just went through this exact situation last week! The "not enough wages" error is super misleading when you clearly have qualifying earnings. What worked for me was calling right at 8:00 AM sharp and pressing 1-2-4 when the menu starts. I got through on my 4th try that way. When I finally spoke to a rep, they explained that my recent temp work wages hadn't been reported to EDD yet by the employer, so the system was only seeing my older base period which had expired. They were able to manually review my pay stubs and file an alternate base period claim on the spot. Pro tip: Have your Social Security number, all employer names/addresses from the last 18 months, and total gross wages for each job written down before you call. The rep will need all of this info to process your claim correctly. Good luck!

I appreciate all the responses! I called EDD using the service someone suggested above and actually got through to a rep. The agent confirmed everything you all said - my benefits are limited to the claim balance amount (26 weeks max), and there are no extensions currently available. She suggested I contact my local America's Job Center for help with job search resources and possibly training opportunities. Definitely not the news I was hoping for, but at least I know where I stand now and can plan accordingly.

I'm in a similar situation - just checked my balance and I have about $1,800 left which should last me maybe another month. This thread has been really eye-opening because I also thought I had a full year of benefits. I've been taking my time with the job search thinking I had plenty of runway, but now I realize I need to get serious ASAP. Has anyone had luck with temp agencies? I'm wondering if that might be a faster way to get some income flowing while I continue looking for something permanent.

My sister workes for EDD she says file it now dont wait

Update: I went ahead and filed my new claim today! The system accepted it with no problems. It says my new benefit year starts tomorrow (March 16th) just like you all said. Now fingers crossed the processing doesn't take too long. Thanks everyone for your help!

UPDATE: Just got off the phone with EDD. They confirmed there was a processing delay due to quarterly system maintenance. All delayed payments should be released by tomorrow morning. The representative said if you don't see your payment by tomorrow afternoon, then call in because it might indicate a different issue with your specific claim.

This is exactly why I always keep a small emergency fund even when on UI - these random delays happen more often than people think! I've been dealing with EDD for over a year now and I've learned that quarterly maintenance periods (March, June, September, December) almost always cause some kind of hiccup. The good news is they're usually pretty quick to resolve it. For future reference, if you follow EDD on social media they sometimes post about these delays there before updating the website. Also, if you have the Money Network app, sometimes the payment shows up there before it actually posts to your card balance.

The EDD is such a joke these days. They never tell us anything when there are delays and we're just supposed to wait around wondering if we'll be able to pay our bills. Glad your payment came through but this system is completely broken!

So glad everything worked out for you @Hunter! This is exactly why I always tell people not to panic when EDD payments are a day or two late - these random system delays happen more often than people realize. The key thing to look for is whether your certification shows "received" with no pending status or messages, which usually means it's just a processing delay rather than an actual problem with your claim. For anyone else experiencing this, definitely give it 3-5 business days before calling unless you see a pending status or get a message from EDD.