Quick update question - have you checked if you qualify for State Disability Insurance (SDI) or Paid Family Leave while waiting for UI to resolve? Some people don't realize they might qualify for other benefits if they have health issues or caregiving responsibilities. It's separate from unemployment but could provide some temporary relief.

Congrats on finding the new job! Even though you'll be working soon, definitely don't give up on the appeal - those 6 months of back benefits could be substantial money that you're legally entitled to. I went through something similar and almost dropped my appeal when I found work, but I'm so glad I didn't because I eventually got over $8,000 in back pay. One thing to consider: if your new job starts before your hearing date, make sure to report the employment change properly when you certify. You'll need to stop certifying for new weeks once you're working full-time, but you can still pursue the appeal for the weeks you were legitimately unemployed. The administrative law judge will focus on whether you were entitled to benefits during the original claim period, not your current employment status. Also, having a job offer/employment letter might actually help your case - it shows you're actively seeking work and not trying to game the system, which reinforces that this really was just an honest mistake about the address.

I'm on day 14 waiting for my EDD debit card and finally called Money Network this morning after reading all the advice here! The representative was actually really helpful - she confirmed that my card was mailed on day 7 but got delayed in transit. She's expediting a replacement card at no charge and it should arrive within 3-5 business days. For anyone else hitting the 2-week mark, definitely call that 1-866-692-9374 number - they can see exactly what happened with your card and get you a replacement if needed. This thread saved my sanity during the waiting period, so thank you everyone for sharing your experiences and timelines!

I'm on day 6 waiting for my EDD debit card and this thread has been incredibly helpful! Reading everyone's experiences has really eased my anxiety - I was starting to worry that something went wrong when the card didn't show up after a few days. It's so reassuring to see that 10-14 days is completely normal, even though it feels like an eternity when you're counting on those funds for bills. I just signed up for USPS Informed Delivery after seeing so many recommendations here - what a great tip! Also keeping an eye out for that plain envelope so I don't accidentally toss it with junk mail. The waiting is definitely stressful, but knowing that so many others have successfully received their cards within this timeframe gives me hope. I'll plan to wait until around day 14 before calling Money Network, and I'm definitely setting up direct deposit immediately once I get the card to avoid this anxiety for future payments. Thank you all for sharing your timelines and advice - this community is keeping me sane during what would otherwise be a very nerve-wracking process!

So glad you got it sorted out! This is exactly why I always tell people to double-check the date format issue - it's super common for international folks or anyone who's lived abroad. The MM/DD vs DD/MM mix-up has caught so many people. Really appreciate you posting the update too, it'll help others who run into the same problem. Hope your certification goes smoothly from here on out!

This whole thread is so helpful! I'm bookmarking it for future reference. It's crazy how many different things can go wrong with the EDD registration system - wrong dates, transposed SSN digits, name formatting issues, systems not syncing properly. Really shows how broken their tech infrastructure is. At least there are workarounds and services like Claimyr to help people get through. The fact that we even need third-party services to access our own benefits is pretty ridiculous though. Thanks to everyone for sharing their experiences and solutions!

I just wanted to add my experience to help reassure you! I went through almost exactly this situation about 6 months ago - hired at what I thought was a stable position, let go after just 4 weeks for "strategic realignment" (which basically meant they overhired). I was absolutely panicking about my EDD claim too. The good news is that reopening was much smoother than I expected! Like others have mentioned, since your benefit year is still active, you just need to log into UI Online and hit that "Reopen Claim" button. I did have to do an eligibility interview about 3 weeks later, but the EDD rep was very understanding when I explained the short-term employment situation. The key things that helped me: 1) I kept detailed records of exactly what was said during my termination meeting, 2) I requested written confirmation from HR (which they provided), and 3) I stayed calm and factual during the phone interview. Since you already got confirmation about "organizational fit" in writing, you're in great shape! Don't let the anxiety get to you - these situations are way more common than you'd think, especially in today's job market. EDD sees this stuff all the time and they know the difference between legitimate misconduct and employer hiring mistakes. You've got this! 💪

I'm dealing with almost the exact same situation right now! Got let go from a marketing agency after only 2 weeks because they said I "wasn't meshing well with the team dynamics" - which honestly felt like they just realized they hired too quickly. The sudden termination was such a shock, especially after they sold me on it being a "career opportunity." Reading through all these responses has been incredibly helpful and reassuring. @Luca your perspective as a former EDD adjudicator is absolute gold - knowing that short-term employment periods actually work in our favor completely changes how I was viewing this situation. I was so worried that EDD would see this as suspicious or think I was trying to game the system somehow. I immediately took everyone's advice and sent a follow-up email to my former supervisor requesting written documentation. Got a response confirming it was due to "team fit concerns" which sounds much better than what I was imagining they might say. Having that paper trail ready is giving me so much peace of mind. @Chloe it sounds like you're handling this perfectly by getting everything documented and being proactive about reopening your claim. The fact that so many people here have gone through similar experiences and had positive outcomes is really encouraging. This community support is exactly what you need when dealing with unemployment anxiety! Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences - this thread should honestly be required reading for anyone navigating short-term employment situations with EDD. You're all helping so many people feel less alone in these stressful situations! 🙌

This thread has been incredibly helpful! I'm dealing with the same Error E 324 nightmare right now and was about to give up. Reading through everyone's solutions gives me hope that there's actually a way through this mess. I'm going to try the combination approach - incognito mode, early morning timing, clean formatting (no spaces/dashes), and disabling my VPN. Also definitely checking my spam folder for those old EDD account numbers! Has anyone had success calling the disability office directly instead of going through the main EDD line? I'm wondering if they might have a separate system or workaround for disability applications specifically. The whole situation is so stressful when you actually need these benefits ASAP. Thanks to everyone sharing their experiences and solutions - this community is a godsend! 🙏

I just went through this exact same issue last week! Error E 324 was driving me absolutely crazy. What finally worked for me was a combination of several things mentioned here: I used incognito mode, made sure to format my driver's license number with NO spaces or dashes (this was key!), disabled all my browser extensions including ad blockers, and tried it super early in the morning around 5:30 AM when the servers weren't overloaded. Also make sure your address exactly matches what's on your license - even apartment vs apt can mess it up. The EDD system is incredibly finicky but don't lose hope! It took me about 6 tries with different approaches before I finally got through. Hang in there and keep trying different combinations of these fixes! 💪