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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!
I'm on day 3 and already feeling that familiar EDD anxiety creeping in! This thread has been such a godsend - I was already starting to second-guess whether I entered my address correctly or if something went wrong with my application. Seeing everyone confirm that 6+ days is still totally within normal range is really reassuring. Just signed up for USPS Informed Delivery based on all the recommendations here, and I'm definitely going to watch out for that plain envelope situation. It's wild how stressful this waiting period is when you're used to predictable paychecks! Really appreciate everyone sharing their timelines - it helps us newcomers know we're not alone in this nerve-wracking process.
I'm on day 2 waiting for my EDD debit card and this entire thread has been such a relief to find! I was already starting to panic when I saw my payment status changed to "paid" yesterday but nothing showed up in today's mail. Reading through everyone's experiences showing that 10-14 days is completely normal has really helped calm my nerves - I was convinced something had already gone wrong with my address or the system. Just signed up for USPS Informed Delivery after seeing literally everyone recommend it here, and I'm definitely going to keep an eye out for that plain envelope so I don't accidentally throw it away with junk mail. The anxiety of waiting for these funds when you have rent and bills coming up is so real, but knowing that so many others have successfully navigated this same waiting period gives me hope. I'll definitely be patient and wait until around day 14 before calling Money Network if needed. Thanks everyone for sharing your timelines and keeping newcomers like me sane during this stressful process!
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I've been through this exact process and won my second appeal after being denied at the ALJ level. Here's what I learned that might help you: The success rate for second appeals is actually higher than most people think - around 20-25% according to my attorney - but only if you focus on legal errors rather than rehashing the same arguments. In your case, you have several strong legal angles: 1. The temporal proximity between your safety report and termination (3 weeks) creates a strong inference of retaliation 2. Those emails praising your work contradict their "performance issues" claims 3. If they didn't follow progressive discipline, that's another legal error The key is being very specific about which "Findings of Fact" were wrong and why. Don't just say "the judge was unfair" - point to specific testimony or evidence that was ignored or misinterpreted. I'd also recommend getting the hearing transcript if you haven't already. Sometimes there are discrepancies between what was actually said and what the ALJ wrote in their decision. My second appeal took about 4 months but I received $16,800 in retroactive benefits. The retaliation angle seems very strong in your case given the timing and your documentation. Don't give up!
This is exactly the kind of detailed breakdown I was hoping to find! The 20-25% success rate is much more encouraging than what some people were saying earlier in this thread. I'm definitely going to request the hearing transcript - that's the second time someone has mentioned potential discrepancies between what was said and what was written in the decision. Your point about being very specific with the "Findings of Fact" is really helpful too. I've been reading through the ALJ decision trying to identify exactly which findings I can challenge with my evidence. The fact that you received almost $17,000 in retroactive benefits after a 4-month wait really motivates me to see this through. I've already started organizing my evidence around the three legal angles you mentioned. Thank you for sharing your success story and giving me a realistic timeline expectation!
I won my second-level CUIAB appeal about 6 months ago after going through exactly what you're describing. The statistics people are throwing around here are actually pretty accurate - around 20% success rate for second appeals, but it jumps much higher when you have strong evidence of legal errors like you do. Your case has some really compelling elements: the 3-week gap between reporting safety violations and termination, emails praising your performance right before firing, and what sounds like a failure to follow progressive discipline. These aren't just "unfair treatment" - they're specific legal errors the ALJ should have considered. One thing I'd add to all the great advice here is to also look into whether your employer properly documented their alleged "performance issues." Under California law, employers generally need contemporaneous documentation of performance problems to justify termination for cause. If they're claiming ongoing issues but have no write-ups, improvement plans, or other documentation prior to your safety report, that strengthens your retaliation argument significantly. I ended up receiving about $14,200 in back benefits after my reversal. The key was staying focused on legal standards rather than just telling my story again. Your evidence sounds much stronger than what I had to work with. Don't let anyone discourage you from fighting this - you've got legitimate grounds for appeal.
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Great to see this got resolved! This is such a common issue that trips people up. For future reference for anyone reading this thread - when you file your initial claim, EDD automatically creates your UI Online account during that process, but they don't always make it super clear that you're doing both things at once. The customer account number that comes in the mail later is mainly for phone verification and certain other services. It's easy to forget you already have online access, especially when you're stressed about the whole unemployment process. Thanks for updating with the solution - it'll definitely help others who run into the same thing!
This is so helpful! I wish EDD would make it clearer during the filing process that you're creating the online account at the same time. I almost made the same mistake when I filed a few months ago - I kept looking for a separate registration link because I thought I needed to create a new account with the customer number from the letter. It would save everyone so much confusion if they just sent a simple email reminder saying "you already have online access, here's how to log in" along with that customer account number letter.
This thread is such a lifesaver! I'm dealing with the exact same issue right now and was getting so stressed thinking I messed something up. Just tried the password reset option and it worked - I had completely forgotten I already set up my account when I filed last week. It's honestly ridiculous how confusing EDD makes this whole process. They really should send clearer instructions about the difference between your online account and the customer account number. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences and solutions!
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I just went through this exact same situation last week! Here's what worked for me: First, try the password reset option on the EDD website, but if that doesn't work (which happened to me), don't panic. I called the EDD technical support line at (833) 978-2511 - it's specifically for account issues, not general claims. The wait was still long (about 2 hours), but shorter than the main line. They were able to unlock my account and help me reset the password over the phone. Make sure you have your Social Security number, date of birth, and the last 4 digits of your bank account ready. Also, try calling right when they open at 8 AM - that's when I had the most luck getting through. Good luck with your disability claim! 🤞
This is super helpful! I didn't know there was a separate technical support line. I've been calling the main number and getting nowhere. Definitely going to try the (833) 978-2511 number first thing tomorrow morning. Thanks for sharing the specific tips about having all the info ready too - that's exactly what I needed to know! 🙏
I've been dealing with EDD password issues for months now! One thing that really helped me was clearing my browser cache and cookies before trying to reset the password. Sometimes the website gets stuck with old session data. Also, if you're using Chrome, try switching to a different browser like Firefox or Edge - I've noticed EDD's site works better on some browsers than others. And definitely make sure you're using the official ca.gov EDD website, not any third-party sites. Hope this helps and you get access to your disability claim info soon! 🤞
Aurora St.Pierre
I'm dealing with this exact same situation right now! Just certified yesterday morning and logged in today to see both weeks showing $0 pending amounts. I literally felt my heart drop thinking I had somehow messed up the certification questions. Reading through all these responses has been such a relief - it's amazing how many people go through this exact panic! The former EDD employee's explanation about it being a normal system placeholder is especially reassuring. It's honestly frustrating that EDD's system is designed in a way that causes so much unnecessary anxiety, but at least now I know to expect a 4-7 day wait for the amounts to update. Going to try the once-daily check approach instead of refreshing every hour like I was doing. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences and timelines - this community support is invaluable when you're already stressed about unemployment!
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PixelPioneer
•I'm so glad this thread helped calm your nerves! I went through this exact same panic about a month ago - that heart-dropping feeling when you see the $0 amounts is awful. You're definitely doing the right thing by switching to once-daily checks instead of constantly refreshing. I made myself crazy doing that and it didn't make the process go any faster! Based on all the experiences shared here, you should see your amounts update within the next few days. The waiting is terrible but knowing it's completely normal helps so much. Hang in there and try to stay patient - the system will catch up eventually!
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Andre Lefebvre
I'm literally going through this exact same thing right now - certified 3 days ago and seeing those dreaded $0 pending amounts on both weeks! I've been checking my account like every 30 minutes and driving myself absolutely crazy thinking I somehow messed up the certification. This whole thread has been a lifesaver for my mental health - it's incredible to see how many people experience this exact panic. The former EDD employee's explanation about it being a normal system placeholder really helped me understand what's happening behind the scenes. It's wild that EDD can't just add a simple "Your certification is being processed" message instead of the anxiety-inducing $0. Based on everyone's timelines here, I'm hoping mine updates by this weekend. Thanks Omar for starting this discussion and everyone for sharing their experiences - knowing I'm not alone in this stress makes such a huge difference!
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Dylan Cooper
•I completely understand that anxiety! I'm actually going through the exact same thing right now - just certified yesterday and woke up to those scary $0 amounts this morning. I've been obsessively checking my account every hour even though I know it won't make it update any faster! This thread has been such a blessing to find - it's amazing how universal this experience is. The former EDD employee's insight really helped me understand that this is just how their outdated system works while processing. You're so right that a simple "processing" message would save everyone so much stress! Based on all the timelines people shared, it sounds like we should both see updates within the next couple of days. Trying to stay patient but it's so hard when you need that money for bills. Thanks for sharing your experience - it helps knowing we're all in this together!
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