I'm going through the exact same nightmare right now! Filed in late January and it's like my claim just vanished into thin air. The most infuriating part is when you finally get through to someone and they act like they're doing you a huge favor by looking at your account, only to tell you to "keep waiting" with no actual timeline. What really gets me is how they can just hold up people's livelihood for months without any accountability. We're talking about rent, groceries, basic survival needs - not some optional government service. The stress of not knowing when (or if) this will get resolved is honestly worse than being unemployed in the first place. I'm definitely going to try the assembly member suggestion after reading these responses. It's ridiculous that we have to go to elected officials just to get a basic government service to function, but at this point I'll try anything. Thanks to everyone sharing their experiences and advice - at least knowing we're not alone in this mess helps a little bit.

I'm so sorry you're going through this - the whole EDD "recompute" situation is absolutely maddening! I went through something similar last year where my claim was stuck for 7 weeks with the exact same symptoms (no weeks to certify, $0 everything, complete radio silence). Here's what I learned: when they say "supervisors need to recompute," it usually means there's a wage verification issue or employment history discrepancy that got flagged in their system. The problem is their automated system can't resolve it, but human specialists can fix it in minutes once they actually look at your case. A few things that helped me: - Document EVERYTHING (dates, times, rep names, reference numbers) - When calling, specifically ask for "wage and claim determination specialist" - If you get the runaround, politely but firmly ask to speak with a supervisor - File a "Request for Information" through UI Online even if it seems pointless The assembly member route that others mentioned here is golden - my friend used that approach and got her claim resolved within a week after months of waiting. Don't feel bad about "bothering" them - constituent services for stuff like this is literally part of their job. Hang in there! The system is broken but your claim will eventually get processed. The backpay when it finally comes through will include everything you're owed.

To clarify a few points based on the discussion: 1. You can and should file for UI immediately after your regular paychecks end in March 2025. 2. How your severance affects your benefits depends on: - How your employer classifies and reports it - Whether it's a lump sum or installments - The specific language in your severance agreement 3. When you file, you'll need to report the severance package. Be prepared to provide your severance agreement documentation if requested. 4. Most importantly, be completely truthful in your application and certification. Misreporting, even accidentally, can lead to overpayment demands and penalties. Given the complexity of your situation, speaking directly with an EDD representative is your best course of action.

Good advice from everyone here! I'd also suggest documenting everything - keep copies of your layoff notice, severance agreement, and any communications with HR about the timeline. When you do file your UI claim, having all this paperwork ready will make the process smoother. One thing I learned from my own experience: if your severance is spread over multiple weeks, you might want to ask your HR department exactly how they'll be reporting those payments to EDD. Some companies report it as "wages" which can reduce your weekly benefits, while others report it as "severance pay" which has different treatment. Also, don't stress too much about the complexity - EDD deals with severance situations all the time. As long as you're honest and provide all the required documentation, they'll figure out how to handle your specific case. Just make sure to report everything when you certify for benefits!

Just a heads up for everyone - I just checked and my payment finally changed from pending to paid! Took almost 5 days but it finally processed. Sounds like they're having system-wide delays this week.

I'm dealing with the same issue right now! Certified Sunday night and it's still showing pending. This is my first time experiencing a delay like this and I was starting to worry something was wrong with my claim. Reading through all these comments is actually really reassuring - sounds like there's a system-wide issue with processing times this week. I'm going to wait another day or two before trying to call since it seems like others are starting to see their payments go through. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences, it really helps to know I'm not the only one!

UPDATE: I FINALLY got through to EDD this morning after calling right when they opened! You all were right - it was a verification issue triggered by the Money Network card activation. The rep said there was a mismatch between my mailing address (where the card was sent) and my residence address on file. The tier 2 specialist was able to verify my identity and remove the disqualification. She said my payment should be processed within 48 hours. Such a relief! For anyone else experiencing this - keep calling and make sure you get to a tier 2 rep who can actually fix the issue. The first person I spoke with couldn't even see why I was disqualified.

So glad you got this resolved! This is exactly why I always tell people to double-check that ALL their information matches perfectly across EDD systems before activating anything. The Money Network card activation seems to trigger these verification checks more often than EDD admits. For future reference for anyone reading this - when you get your card, before activating it, go into your UI Online account and verify that your mailing address, residential address, phone number, and even how your name is formatted (middle initial vs full middle name, etc.) matches EXACTLY what you used when you first applied. Even tiny differences can cause these automated flags. It's ridiculous that EDD doesn't warn people about this possibility, but at least now we know what to watch out for. Thanks for updating us with the resolution - it really helps other people going through the same thing!

Not to be that guy, but have you checked if you actually qualify for paid family leave? There are specific criteria and required documentation. Might be worth reviewing the basics just in case.

I went through this exact same situation last year! The "does not meet eligibility requirements" denial is super common and usually means there's a documentation issue or they need clarification on something. Here's what worked for me: 1. Request your complete case file from EDD - this will show you exactly what they reviewed 2. Check if your doctor's certification form was filled out completely (missing signatures or incomplete sections are common causes) 3. Make sure your employment history matches what's in their system 4. File the appeal ASAP - don't wait the full 30 days The appeal process actually worked out better for me because I got to present all my documentation properly with explanations. Took about 6 weeks total but I eventually got approved retroactively. Don't give up - the system is frustrating but persistence pays off!