Last piece of advice: Download a podcast or audiobook before you start calling. The repetitive dialing will drive you insane without some background entertainment.

I feel your pain! I'm going through the exact same thing right now. Been trying since 8am and it's almost noon - nothing but busy signals. The system seems completely overwhelmed today. I've tried both the 833 and 800 numbers but like someone mentioned, they're the same system. Starting to think I should just wait until Wednesday afternoon based on all the timing advice here. This whole process is so broken it's not even funny.

I'm sorry you and your husband are going through this stressful situation. The EDD can be challenging to navigate, especially when there's confusion about terminology. Yes, it absolutely makes sense to submit an appeal. Here's why: The distinction between "laid off" and "fired" can be confusing, especially when under stress. In EDD terms, being laid off typically means job loss due to no fault of your own (like company downsizing), while being fired could mean misconduct - but importantly, not all firings disqualify you from benefits. If your husband was let go because he wasn't a "right fit" despite trying to improve, this may still qualify as eligible for benefits. What matters is that this appears to be a misunderstanding, not intentional fraud. The fact that the paperwork from the company didn't explicitly state he was fired could have reasonably contributed to the confusion. For the appeal: - You have 30 days from the date on the disqualification notice to file - Submit any documentation showing your husband tried to improve his performance - Include the company paperwork that didn't specify "fired" - Explain that this was a misunderstanding during a stressful time, not an attempt to defraud You can file the appeal online through UI Online or using the paper form that should have come with the disqualification notice. Consider reaching out to a legal aid organization like Legal Aid at Work or your local America's Job Center for assistance with the appeal. Many initial denials are overturned on appeal, especially when the issue is a misunderstanding rather than intentional fraud. Document everything thoroughly and be prepared to explain the situation clearly at the hearing.

I'm so sorry you and your husband are dealing with this incredibly stressful situation. Being called a "liar" by an EDD manager is completely unacceptable and unprofessional - you have every right to be upset about that treatment. Absolutely yes, you should appeal this decision. Here's what you need to know: **The key facts working in your favor:** - Your husband was told he "wasn't a right fit" - this suggests performance issues, not misconduct - The company paperwork didn't state he was "fired" - He made efforts to improve his performance before termination - This was clearly a stressful situation that led to confusion about terminology **Important points for your appeal:** - Being terminated for not being a "good fit" or performance issues is often still eligible for unemployment benefits - Only termination for "misconduct" typically disqualifies you - The confusion between "laid off" and "fired" during a stressful time is understandable and doesn't constitute fraud - Fraud requires intent to deceive - this was clearly an honest mistake **Next steps:** - File the appeal within 30 days (this is crucial!) - Gather any documentation showing performance improvement efforts - Include the company termination paperwork - Write a clear statement explaining the misunderstanding - Consider contacting your local legal aid society for help with the appeal The EDD's fraud allegations seem completely overblown here. Many people successfully overturn these initial denials on appeal. Don't let that manager's unprofessional behavior discourage you from fighting this - you have a legitimate case. Stay strong and don't give up!

Update: EDD just posted on Twitter that all pending payments from yesterday and today should be processed by end of business day. They apologized for the delay and mentioned it was related to their quarterly system update. For future reference, their Twitter account (@CA_EDD) often has the most current status updates when these kinds of delays happen.

Glad to hear your payment came through! I'm dealing with the same issue right now - certified Sunday night but my Money Network card is still showing zero. Checked UI Online and it shows "paid" status as of yesterday, so hopefully it's just part of these system delays everyone's talking about. Really appreciate this thread because I was starting to panic thinking something was wrong with my claim. Going to follow @CA_EDD on Twitter like you mentioned for future updates.

For anyone still manually calling - make sure you have snacks, water, and a phone charger ready. This process can take literally all day and you don't want to stop when you're finally making progress.

Has anyone calculated how much their time is worth vs just paying for a callback service? I'm curious about the break-even point.

lol welcome to the club. been waiting 3 weeks for my balance update. this is fine. everything is fine. 🔥🐶🔥

I'm dealing with the exact same thing right now! Been waiting about a week since I requested the resend. One thing that helped me was clearing my browser cache completely and then logging back in. Also, try accessing your account from a different device or browser - sometimes that forces a refresh on their end. I know it sounds basic but it actually worked for my friend last month. Good luck! 🤞