Just wanted to share that my husband had an interview scheduled at 10AM that didn't happen until 2:30PM THE NEXT DAY! EDD is running incredibly behind on everything. But good news is he got approved despite the delay. Just keep your phone nearby and answer everything!

Quick update question: It's been about 24 hours since your original post - have you received any calls or UI Online account updates yet?

Just wanted to follow up on a point someone else made - setting up even a minimal payment plan (like $25/month) is often all it takes to remove an overpayment hold. EDD is more concerned with addressing the overpayment than collecting it all at once. Regarding the interview from Dec 30th, if it's been more than 10 business days since the interview, you should definitely call to check the status. Sometimes interview determinations get stuck in the system and a simple call can move things along. Also, when you do reach EDD, ask specifically if there are any "stop payments" on the account. This is the technical term for holds that prevent payment release. Knowing the exact type of stop payment can help you resolve it faster.

Update?? Were you able to get through to EDD and get this resolved? I'm invested in your situation now because it's so similar to what I went through!

Question for anyone who knows - is this the same for professional licenses like real estate? My license expired and I didn't complete the continuing ed in time. Different situation I know, but wondering if anyone has experience with that.

UPDATE: Just got the determination letter - I was approved! The letter specifically mentioned that my inability to pass the credential exam despite genuine efforts doesn't constitute misconduct. Thank you everyone for your help and support through this stressful time!

wait did you get fired or laid off? those r different for EDD i think

Update: I talked to my former supervisor about my concerns. She explained that the form is just standard HR documentation they need to close out my file and doesn't get sent to EDD. I reviewed it carefully and made sure nothing contradicted my layoff status. Everything matched my layoff letter, so I felt comfortable signing it. Thanks everyone for the helpful advice! My benefits are still coming through normally.

Trying to reach EDD right now is IMPOSSIBLE. I've been trying for TWO WEEKS to get someone on the phone about my claim that's been pending forever. Keep getting the "we're experiencing high call volume" message and then they hang up! How is anyone supposed to get help?? I finally used this service called Claimyr that got me through to a real EDD agent in about 45 minutes. You might want to check it out at claimyr.com when you need to talk to someone about your claim. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km Especially since your situation is complicated with quitting and the hostile work stuff, you'll probably need to actually speak to someone at some point. Just my two cents from someone stuck in EDD hell right now.

I've been helping people with EDD claims for years, and I want to emphasize something important: the difference between regular wage claims and EDD qualification comes down to DOCUMENTATION. For your EDD interview, prepare a clear timeline showing: 1. When the hostile behavior began 2. Specific incidents with dates 3. All attempts to resolve the issue internally 4. How it affected your health/wellbeing (get a doctor's note if possible) 5. Why continuing to work was not feasible For the wage theft issue (30 min deductions), calculate EXACTLY how much you're owed and gather: - Pay stubs - Time records if you have them - Employee handbook sections about breaks - Any communications about the policy File the wage claim with DLSE here: https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/HowToFileWageClaim.htm Final tip: In your EDD interview, focus on how the environment affected your HEALTH and SAFETY, not just that it was unpleasant or unfair.