when my friend had this problem where he needed the money by a specific date he just called his landlord and explained the situation... most landlords will give u a couple extra days if u communicate ahead of time js

Glad to see you're getting good advice here. One final tip: after you certify, keep checking your UI Online account throughout the day. You'll see when your payment status changes from "pending" to "paid" - which usually means the money is on its way. If it's still showing "pending" by late afternoon on 10/2, that might indicate there's going to be a delay and you should contact your landlord as suggested.

One more thing to consider: If you apply and get denied initially, you have the right to appeal the decision. Sometimes the automated system doesn't properly account for unique situations like yours. An appeal gives you the opportunity to explain your case to a judge who can look at your specific circumstances more carefully. Documentation is critical - keep records of all communications regarding the layoff, hours worked at both jobs, pay stubs, and any evidence showing your need for both incomes to meet financial obligations. This can help your case if you need to appeal.

just curious - how did u manage 2 full time jobs at once?? thats like 80 hours a week??

Great job filing! Yes, you do need to conduct work search activities each week, but it's not just limited to applying to jobs. Other qualifying activities include:\n\n- Submitting job applications/resumes\n- Going to job interviews\n- Registering with CalJOBS (definitely do this)\n- Contacting former employers about rehiring\n- Attending job fairs or networking events\n- Taking job skills workshops\n\nKeep detailed records of everything - company names, contact info, position, date of application, etc. EDD doesn't always ask for this documentation with every certification, but they can audit you and request proof later. If you're ever audited and can't provide records, you might have to repay benefits.\n\nWhen you certify every two weeks, you'll just check \

This is super helpful, thank you! I'll definitely start a job search log today. I already have a few positions bookmarked that I plan to apply for tomorrow. And I'll register with CalJOBS right away.

To directly answer your question: Yes, your payment will still deposit to your frozen card. The card freeze only prevents withdrawals and purchases, not deposits. Regarding the bank transfers issue - this is a temporary security measure that Money Network implemented after a spike in fraud cases. It's not affecting all cardholders, but many have reported restrictions. If you need immediate access to your funds while waiting for a replacement card, you have a few options: 1. You can add your Money Network card to a digital wallet (Apple Pay, Google Pay, etc.) and continue using it that way even while the physical card is frozen 2. You can authorize a one-time transfer by calling Money Network customer service and completing additional verification steps 3. Request a 'provisional credit' while they investigate the fraud, which may give you access to the funds that were fraudulently taken I recommend calling Money Network first thing in the morning (6:00 AM PT) when their call volume is lowest.

Just following up to share that I had this EXACT situation in April. Called for replacement card, money deposited fine while waiting. But heads up - any automatic payments you had set up on the old card will fail. You'll need to update those with the new card number when it arrives. The new card will have completely different numbers for security reasons.

Quick update question - have you checked if your claim shows any "Reopen" button? Sometimes the system automatically closes claims if you miss responding to something, and the UI doesn't clearly indicate this has happened.

UPDATE????? Did you get yours fixed? Mine just changed from pending to paid today after 5 WEEKS and I didn't even talk to anyone!!!