good luck!!! the system is so broken my claim was pending for 3 months and i couldnt even get anyone on the phone. hope your appeal goes fast

I'm dealing with a similar situation right now! My husband was denied benefits after being laid off because of an old misconduct issue from 2022, even though he's worked steadily since then. What I've learned from talking to other people in our situation is that the key is really understanding how they calculate those base periods. One thing that helped us was requesting a "wage and benefit statement" from EDD that shows exactly which quarters they're using for the calculation. Sometimes seeing the actual numbers makes it clearer whether the alternate base period would help your case. Also, if your husband's recent employer is willing to provide a letter confirming he was laid off due to lack of work (not performance issues), that can be really helpful documentation for the appeal. The whole process is so confusing and stressful when you're already dealing with job loss. Hang in there and keep pushing through the appeal process - from what I've read here, it sounds like many people do eventually get their benefits once they get in front of a judge who can actually review the details properly.

To all those having trouble reaching a human at California Unemployment. I just ran across this video that gave me a shortcut to reach a human. Hope it helps! https://youtu.be/Ize0EkN4HDI

I'm going through the same thing right now - my claim has been "under review" for about 6 weeks. From what I've read in other posts here, it seems like the timeline can vary a lot depending on your specific case. Some people hear back in a few weeks, others have been waiting months. I'd suggest calling EDD directly to get more details about your specific situation, though I know getting through can be really difficult. Has anyone else here had their "under review" status resolved recently? Would love to hear about timeframes others have experienced.

To directly answer your question - no, you absolutely do not need to wait until you file taxes to start a new unemployment claim. The two systems are separate. EDD verifies your wages through employer reporting, not your tax returns. File your new claim immediately if you're currently unemployed, and make sure you're completing your work search activities every week.

Just wanted to add that when you file your new claim, make sure you have your Social Security card and ID ready - sometimes the system asks you to verify your identity again even though you had a previous claim. Also, if your temp work was through a staffing agency, make sure EDD has the correct employer information because sometimes there can be delays if they can't verify wages from temp agencies. Good luck with your application!

I'm currently waiting for my appeal decision too - had my hearing 2 weeks ago and the anxiety is brutal! Reading everyone's experiences here is both reassuring and terrifying at the same time. It sounds like anywhere from 5 days to 8 weeks is possible depending on the circumstances. For what it's worth, the fact that the judge seemed understanding during your hearing is a really good sign. I've heard that when judges are skeptical of the employer's case, they sometimes take a bit more time to thoroughly review the evidence to make sure their decision is bulletproof. Hang in there - we're all in this together! 🤞

I went through this exact same situation about 6 months ago! My hearing was on a Tuesday and I got my decision letter in the mail the following Friday - so exactly 10 days including weekends. The judge at my hearing also seemed sympathetic to my case (employer claimed I was fired for cause when I was actually laid off due to budget cuts). What really helped my stress levels was setting up Informed Delivery with USPS so I could see what mail was coming each day. That way I wasn't obsessively checking the mailbox multiple times a day - I could just check the email preview in the morning. The decision letter comes in a standard white EDD envelope, nothing fancy. One tip: if you do win your appeal, make sure to certify for benefits immediately for all the weeks you've been disqualified. Don't wait! I made that mistake and it delayed my backpay by another week. The whole process from decision letter to first payment hitting my account took about 12 days total. Stay strong - the waiting is absolutely brutal but most people do get favorable decisions when the employer misclassifies a layoff as a quit. You've got this! 💪

Update from an EDD staff meeting last week: The current timeframe for Money Network card deposits is officially 24-48 business hours after the payment shows as processed in UI Online. However, if the payment is processed after 1pm, it generally counts as the next business day. So for your payment that processed today at 2pm, I would expect it Thursday morning at the latest. If it doesn't arrive by Thursday afternoon, that would be the appropriate time to contact EDD for assistance.

my sister works at a bank and she says ACH transfers always take 2-3 business days no matter what anyone tells you. edd processes the payment but then it has to go thru the federal reserve and then to money network. the money isnt actually moving instantly its just computer entries.