hey just wonderin did your husband get his final paycheck yet? dont forget they have to pay him for any unused vacation days too

I've been through a similar situation with my employer trying to claim misconduct when it was really just a normal termination. The key thing to remember is that EDD looks at whether your husband's actions were willful and deliberate violations of company policy. Car trouble causing tardiness is clearly beyond his control - that's not misconduct, that's just life happening. Make sure he applies right away and doesn't wait. The sooner he files, the sooner he can start receiving benefits if approved. Also, when he does the phone interview (if there is one), he should focus on the facts: car broke down, he was late twice because of it, and he got fired. Don't over-explain or get defensive - just stick to what happened. The EDD representative will be able to tell the difference between genuine misconduct and an employer trying to avoid paying into the unemployment system. Good luck to your family! It sounds like he has a solid case based on what you've shared.

mine took like 9 days but my roomates took almost 2 weeks, its random

I'm in a similar situation - just got approved for benefits last week and desperately need that card to arrive! Reading through all these responses, it sounds like I should expect anywhere from 7-14 days after my payment shows "paid" status. The lack of tracking is really frustrating when you're counting on this money for basic expenses like rent and groceries. I'm definitely going to set up direct deposit to my bank account immediately once I get the card so future payments are faster. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences - this thread has been more helpful than anything I could find on the official EDD website!

I swear EDD is like playing the lottery. You might get lucky and get through, or you might waste your whole day listening to hold music. Anyone else feel like they're gonna go crazy if they hear that 'your call is important to us' message one more time?

I've been in this exact situation before! Here's what worked for me: First, don't panic - they understand people miss interviews. Try calling the dedicated interview line (1-800-300-5616) rather than the main number. If you can't get through, log into your EDD account and look for a "Request Interview" or "Reschedule Interview" option. Also, try calling at different times - I had luck around 2-3 PM when call volume was lower. Keep a log of when you called and any confirmation numbers. Worst case, you can contact your state assembly member's office for help. You've got this! 💪

Hey OP, hang in there. I know it sucks rn but you'll get through this. Don't give up! 💪

I've been through this exact same situation! The key is to keep trying different approaches. If you can't remember your last payment amount, try going to your local EDD office in person - sometimes they can verify your identity in other ways. Also, check if you have any old paperwork, bank statements, or emails that might have payment info. Even if it takes a while, don't give up. The system is frustrating but you'll eventually get through. Wishing you luck! 🤞

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 in a similar situation waiting for my identity verification to be processed. From what I've read in other posts here, it can take anywhere from a few days to several weeks depending on how backed up they are. Some people have had success calling after 24-48 hours since the documents should show up in their system by then, and a Tier 2 rep might be able to expedite the process. I'd recommend checking your UI Online account regularly for any status updates and be patient - I know it's frustrating when you need the funds! Keep us posted on how it goes.