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Congrats on getting it resolved! I'm dealing with something similar right now - my account shows "DQ redetermination qualification" for the past week and I'm hoping it means the same thing. Did you notice any other changes in your UI Online account before the status switched to paid, or did it just suddenly change overnight?

Thank you everyone for your responses! I'll definitely keep an eye on my mailbox. One more question - if I do get denied and need to appeal, can I submit the appeal online or do I have to mail that in too?

I went through this exact same anxiety last year! From my experience, you'll get the official determination through mail ONLY. My UI Online account never updated with the denial - it just kept showing "pending" for weeks. The paper notice came about 8 days after my interview, and that's when I finally knew for sure. One tip: make sure your mailing address is 100% correct in your account because if the letter gets returned, you're still on the hook for the appeal deadline. The 30-day appeal window starts from the date ON the letter, not when you actually receive it. So definitely check your mailbox religiously and don't rely on the online system at all for this kind of important decision. Good luck - hopefully your interview went better than you think!

Just wanted to add one more thing that really helped me during my identity theft CUIAB hearing - if you have any text messages, emails, or voicemails from friends/family asking about unemployment benefits you supposedly filed (like "hey, didn't know you were on unemployment!" type messages), bring screenshots of those too. It shows that people in your life were surprised to hear about the claim, which supports your case that you didn't file it. I had a screenshot of my mom texting me asking if I was okay after she got a call from someone claiming to be from EDD looking for me. The judge said that was actually pretty compelling evidence. Also, if you worked during any of the weeks the fraudulent claim was collecting benefits, bring pay stubs for those exact weeks. That's pretty much bulletproof evidence that you weren't the one filing claims. The whole process is definitely stressful, but identity theft cases usually have good outcomes if you have solid documentation. Hang in there!

I haven't gone through a CUIAB hearing myself, but I wanted to share something that might help with your preparation. My cousin dealt with identity theft at EDD last year and one thing that really strengthened her case was getting a formal letter from the Social Security Administration showing when and where her SSN was legitimately used for employment during the fraud period. You can request your Social Security Statement online at ssa.gov, and it shows your official earnings history by year and employer. If you were working legitimately during the time someone was fraudulently collecting benefits in your name, this creates an official government record that contradicts the fraudulent claim. Also, don't forget to check if your employer reported your wages correctly during that period - sometimes there are discrepancies that can actually help your case by showing you were definitely employed when the fraud occurred. The fact that you already have a police report and fraud alert puts you ahead of a lot of people. Based on everything I've read here, it sounds like identity theft cases have pretty good success rates when people come prepared with solid documentation like you're doing. Wishing you the best of luck on April 8th! You've got this!

if they try to not pay u the DLSE can help, its the labor commissioner and they'll make ur employer pay up plus penelties. my friend had to do this and got even more money lol

Just wanted to add that you should also check if your company has any written vacation policy in your employee handbook or contract. Even though CA law requires payout regardless, having their own policy in writing makes it even stronger if you need to push back. Also, since you mentioned they're scattered across states, make sure they understand that California's "use it or lose it" policies are actually ILLEGAL here - vacation time is considered earned wages that can never be forfeited. Document everything and don't let them try to apply some other state's rules to your situation!

wait did they deposit it on ur edd debit card or direct deposit? if its the debit card make sure u activated it. i made that mistake and thought i got paid but couldnt access the $$ for like a week lol

I'm actually dealing with something similar right now! Had my eligibility interview yesterday and I'm anxiously waiting to see what happens. It's really helpful reading everyone's experiences here. @Isaac Wright, did you end up getting that official determination letter in your inbox yet? I'm curious how long it actually took after you got paid. Also wondering if anyone knows - do they send you any kind of confirmation email when the payment is processed, or do you just have to keep checking your account balance?