UPDATE: I finally got through! I took everyone's advice and tried at 1am using my phone data instead of WiFi, and it worked! The page loaded right away with no spinning circle. Just certified for both weeks. Thank you all for your help and suggestions!!

Congrats on getting through Andre! This is such a common problem that I've started keeping a list of backup times when the system usually works. For anyone else still struggling, I've found these times are usually reliable: weekday mornings 5-7am, Tuesday/Wednesday evenings after 11pm, and surprisingly Thursday afternoons around 2-4pm seem to work well too. The key is avoiding those peak Sunday rush hours when literally everyone is trying to certify at once. Also pro tip - if you're still having issues, try using a different device entirely (tablet, different phone, etc) sometimes that helps break through whatever cache/cookie issues might be happening.

They typically call within 15 minutes of your scheduled time, but I'd be ready 30 minutes early just to be safe. The calls often come from blocked or unknown numbers, so make sure you answer all calls around that time. If you absolutely must miss it, call the EDD immediately to explain and reschedule.

I went through something very similar last year! The key thing that helped me was being completely transparent during the interview and having documentation ready. Since you immediately called EDD when you discovered the payment, that shows good faith on your part. For your interview, I'd suggest having these ready: - Screenshots of when you first accessed the payroll app (if possible) - Any communication from your employer about the onboarding process - Notes about your call to EDD when you reported it The interviewer will likely ask about your normal reporting process, how you discovered this payment, and why it wasn't reported initially. Just stick to the facts - you had no way of knowing about the payment since it was in a separate app you don't regularly check. Don't stress too much about the $10 amount. EDD sees cases like this regularly where employees genuinely don't know about payments. The fact that you've consistently reported all your other earnings and self-reported this immediately will work strongly in your favor. Most of these interviews are resolved quickly when there's clear evidence it was an honest mistake rather than intentional concealment.

Is anyone else TIRED of how complicated EDD makes everything?!?! Why can't they just have CLEAR guidelines about what counts as income? I swear they deliberately make it confusing so they can catch people making honest mistakes and then hit them with overpayments and penalties. I've been on UI twice in the past 3 years and both times had issues with their stupid system. It's like they're looking for reasons to deny benefits we EARNED.

Just to follow up on this thread with accurate information: 1. Settlement payments for wages (W2 portion) must be reported to EDD in the week received 2. Non-wage settlements (1099 portion) typically don't need to be reported 3. It's normal for your payment to go to pending when you report this kind of income 4. Keep all documentation for at least 3 years (settlement letter, payment stub, tax forms) 5. If your payment gets stuck in pending, you'll need to speak with a representative The most important thing is honest reporting - the temporary delay from reporting correctly is much better than dealing with an overpayment or potential disqualification later.

Ive been dealing with caljobs issues for MONTHS now. its a total clown show 🤡 honestly, id recommend just applying directly on company websites if u can. saves so much hassle

Had this exact same issue last week! What finally worked for me was logging in through the mobile site instead of desktop. For some reason the mobile version bypassed the verification loop I was stuck in. Worth a shot if you haven't tried it yet!

When I applied last year after being let go, my former employer tried to fight my claim saying I voluntarily quit (which wasn't true). Just be prepared that your employer might contest your claim. If they do, you'll get paperwork about an appeal hearing. DON'T PANIC if this happens! It's actually pretty common. Just make sure you attend the hearing (they're usually by phone) and bring all your documentation. The judges are generally fair if you can show medical necessity and that you were essentially laid off when trying to return.

Hey Ruby! I went through something very similar about 6 months ago - medical leave followed by basically being let go when I tried to return. The whole process was way less scary than I expected. A few quick tips that really helped me: 1. Apply ASAP - don't wait! The sooner you file, the sooner your claim starts processing. 2. When you get to the part about reason for separation, be very clear that you left for medical reasons but were told you could return, then were terminated when you tried to come back. 3. Keep calling EDD if you don't hear back within 2-3 weeks. I know their phone system is awful but persistence pays off. 4. Start keeping a job search log NOW even before you get approved - it'll save you headaches later when you need to certify. Based on what you've shared about your wages, you should definitely qualify. The medical leave won't hurt you since you had good cause and documentation. You got this! 💪