To answer your specific questions: 1. After a hearing decision (assuming it's in your favor), EDD typically takes 7-14 business days to update your claim status. This can be longer during busy periods. 2. For the Money Network card, first-time recipients usually get their cards 7-10 business days after the first payment is processed. If it's been longer, call Money Network directly at 1-866-320-8699. 3. About the pending certification weeks - you absolutely need to speak with an EDD representative to have these released for certification. They will not automatically become available, even after a favorable hearing decision. 4. Regarding your closed claim - yes, you'll need to have it reopened. This is something the EDD representative can help with when you reach them. For getting through on the phone, here are some tips: - Call the 833-978-2511 number (not the main 800 number) - Try calling Tuesday-Thursday between 8:15-8:45am or 1:30-2:00pm - When you do get through, be sure to ask them to release ALL pending certification weeks and to reopen your claim if the hearing decision was favorable Good luck!

My cousin had this same problem last month! I told him to set his alarm and call RIGHT at 8:00:00 am and he got through after only like 5 tries. Maybe try that?

Random question but did you have any attendance issues? Sometimes companies try to classify tardiness as misconduct, even when there were no formal warnings.

just went thru this whole thing myself. got fired from warehouse job last winter, they said i was on my phone too much but never wrote me up. edd denied me. i appealed and WON! got all backpay too. the judge asked my boss for proof they warned me, they had nothing. appeal hearing was over phone and lasted like 20 min. just be honest and have your proof ready.

To answer your follow-up question about base period earnings: Yes, EDD will look at your earnings from both employers when determining monetary eligibility. Your base period is typically the first 4 of the last 5 completed calendar quarters before you file. So depending on when you apply, they'll review your earnings history across all employers during that period. Regarding the concern about correctly reporting wages: When certifying, you have two options for reporting wages: 1. Report wages when earned (when you worked) 2. Report wages when paid (when you received payment) EDD's preferred method is reporting when earned. Keep detailed records of your hours and earnings to avoid any issues.

Yes, you DO need to be looking for additional work for those days you're not working. This is a common mistake people make with partial UI. You must be able, available, and actively seeking work for the days/hours you're claiming benefits. Document your job search efforts (company names, positions, application dates) because EDD can audit you and request this information. The expectation is that you're trying to replace those lost hours with other employment, even though you're still working part-time at your current job.

has he checked his UI Online account in both states? sometimes the systems don't communicate properly and you can see different status info depending which state's portal you log into

Just remembered something important from our experience - make sure you keep detailed records of EVERY conversation including the name and ID number of any rep you speak with in either state. When we finally got our interstate issue resolved, it was because we had documentation of every single conversation which proved the contradictory information we'd been given.

anyone know if they record these interviews? im always scared ill say the wrong thing

UPDATE: I managed to get through to EDD this morning! The representative told me they can see all my employment history in their system, and the interview will cover my most recent job separation (construction) regardless of what's listed on the notice. She said this happens often and not to worry about it. She noted in my file about the error so the interviewer will be aware. Thank you all for the advice!