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EDD payment delay - Money Network deposit not showing up this morning
Has anyone else not received their EDD payment deposit today? I usually see my unemployment funds hit my Money Network account by 6am every other Tuesday, but it's already 11:30am and nothing's there. I certified Sunday night and everything went through fine - status shows paid in UI Online but my card balance hasn't updated. Just wondering if it's a system-wide delay or if I should be worried. My rent is due Friday and I'm starting to panic a little!
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EDD owes me money after tax refund intercept - waiting 9+ weeks for refund!
Has anyone had success getting money back from EDD after they take too much from your tax refund? My situation: I had a $4,200 overpayment from last year that I was making monthly payments on ($175/month). Without warning, they intercepted my state tax refund for $3,100 in March. When I checked my account balance, it showed I had actually OVERPAID my debt by $860! I called EDD right away (took 2 days of calling) and the representative confirmed I was due a refund but said 'the system automatically processes these in 4-8 weeks' and was honestly super rude about it. Well... it's been OVER 9 WEEKS now and still nothing in my bank account or by mail. I've called again twice but keep getting different answers - one person said they 'see no record of a refund being processed' and another told me to 'just keep waiting.' My online account still shows the negative balance (meaning they owe ME). Has anyone actually received their refund after overpaying? How long did it take? Any specific department I should ask for when calling?
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my cousin works at edd and she says they are SUPER backlogged right now with all these refunds because of some computer system update they did in april. she said if u want ur money faster u gotta get a tier 2 specialist on the phone but they like never answer the phones lol
This is accurate. EDD implemented a new accounting system in April 2025 for overpayment processing, and there have been significant delays as they migrate data. However, they're still legally obligated to process refunds within the statutory timeframe. Requesting a Tier 2 specialist is definitely the right approach.
UPDATE: I finally got through today after trying for 2 hours this morning! The rep transferred me to an Overpayment Specialist who confirmed my refund was never actually initiated in the system despite what I was told before. She apologized and said she's manually processing it now, and I should receive a check within 10-14 business days. She also gave me a confirmation number for the refund request and her employee ID. Will update again when/if I actually get the money. Thanks everyone for your help and suggestions!
Awesome! Make sure to write down that confirmation number somewhere safe. I'd still prepare that letter I mentioned just in case you don't receive the payment in 14 days. Sometimes the manual processing still gets stuck in their system. Fingers crossed for you!
This is excellent news. The confirmation number is crucial - it means a formal record has been created. If you don't receive the refund within the timeframe, call back and reference that specific number. It will make follow-up much easier.
Can I claim EDD benefits for terminated part-time job while still employed at school? Daycare costs depend on it!
Hey everyone, I'm in a really tough spot and could use some guidance. I've been working two jobs to make ends meet—a salaried position at a local high school (paid monthly) and a part-time management role for a retail company (paid bi-weekly). I just found out the retail store was bought out, and the new owners are eliminating my position entirely next month. The income from that job is what covers my daughter's daycare costs ($1,250/month), and I'm freaking out about how I'll manage without it. Can I file for partial unemployment for just the management job I'm losing? Or will EDD automatically deny me because I'm still employed at the school? I've heard something about school employees not qualifying for unemployment benefits during certain periods, but my situation seems different since I'm not losing the school job. Any advice would be SO appreciated. I've never filed before and have no clue how this works with multiple jobs.
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How much was ur management job paying compared to school job? If school job pays more than 125% of ur weekly benefit amount, u probably wont get anything anyway. But still file!
School job pays about $4200/month, management was only about $1600/month. Sounds like I might not get much in benefits then... but I'll still apply and see what happens. Thank you!
One last tip: when you file, you'll be asked about your availability for work. Make sure you indicate you're available for part-time work during the hours you used to work your management job. If you say you're only available on weekends or evenings (for example), that shows you're ready and willing to replace the lost income with similar work. Focus on the fact that you lost income through no fault of your own - that's the key eligibility factor here.
Thank you for this important detail! I'll make sure to be clear about my availability during those specific hours. Really appreciate everyone's help - feeling much less stressed about this now.
EDD appeal hearing next week - employer changed their story about why I left!
I've been dealing with a nightmare situation with my unemployment claim. I was initially denied benefits because my employer told EDD I voluntarily quit to take another job (which is totally false - I was let go due to 'restructuring'). I immediately filed an appeal and got my hearing date for next week. But now I'm freaking out because I just received the appeal packet, and my former employer is now claiming I quit because of 'personal issues with management'! They've completely changed their story! I have the original termination letter stating 'position eliminated due to restructuring' and some emails discussing the elimination of my position. I also have text messages with my direct supervisor where they apologized about the company's decision. Has anyone gone through an appeal where the employer changed their story? What should I expect at the hearing? Do I need to prepare differently now? I'm so stressed about this - I really need these benefits since I've been job searching for almost 3 months with no luck.
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Regarding your appeal strategy: When the employer presents contradicting information, the burden shifts to them to prove their case. That's why documentation is so critical. One more tip - I recommend creating a one-page summary document with bullet points of key facts and dates to give to the judge at the beginning. Include: - Date of hire - Date of termination - Exact reason stated on termination letter (quote it) - Date you filed for unemployment - Date/details of initial disqualification - Summary of why the employer's changing story lacks credibility Make it professional and stick to facts only - judges appreciate organization and clarity.
Yes this!!! I did this for my appeal and the judge actually thanked me for making it so clear and easy to follow.
One thing to watch out for - they might try to say you had "personal issues with management" but twist it to claim you essentially abandoned your job or became insubordinate. I've seen employers try this tactic to transform a layoff into misconduct or voluntary quit. If they start going this route, immediately clarify that you followed all company policies and procedures until your final day, and that any disagreements were professional in nature and did not affect your work performance. Then refer back to your termination letter that clearly states "restructuring" as the reason. The fact that they've already changed their story once makes this second version much less credible. The judge will see through it.
That's a really good point! My performance reviews were all positive, so I should bring copies of those too. My last review was about 3 months before I was let go and my supervisor gave me an "exceeds expectations" rating. Would that be helpful to show?
EDD overpaid me after appeal win - interview scheduled but already back to work
Hey everyone, I'm in a weird situation with EDD and not sure what to expect. I filed for unemployment back in August 2023, but my claim was initially denied. I appealed the decision and finally won in early February 2025 (took forever!). Here's where it gets complicated - when EDD finally paid me after winning the appeal, they sent payments for 3 extra weeks that I shouldn't have received. I think I messed up when certifying some weeks and didn't report my hours correctly. Now they've scheduled an eligibility interview for March 12, but I've already stopped certifying since I found full-time work last month. Should I be worried about this overpayment? Will they make me pay back those 3 extra weeks? Has anyone dealt with something similar after winning an appeal?
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why do they make everything so complicated!!! the whole edd system feels like its designed to confuse people and then punish them for making mistakes!!!!!
It really does feel that way sometimes! The certification questions could definitely be clearer, especially for people with irregular work schedules.
Since your interview is coming up soon, here's what I'd recommend based on my experience as someone who's been through this process: 1. Prepare a clear timeline of when you worked vs. when you certified 2. Have a clear explanation of how the mistake happened 3. Be prepared to suggest a monthly payment amount that works for your budget 4. If you have records of trying to contact EDD to correct the mistake, bring those Overpayments happen frequently, especially in complicated appeal situations. As long as you're transparent about it being an honest mistake, the process should be straightforward. They'll send you paperwork after the interview with the official determination and repayment options.
Thank you! I'll put together all this information before the interview. I'm feeling much less worried after all this helpful advice.
Sean O'Donnell
mine just hit the card! check yours now maybe
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Chloe Martin
AuthorOMG MINE TOO!! Just checked and the money is there! What a relief. Thanks everyone for the help and reassurance!
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Diego Rojas
Confirmed - got mine too! About 3 hours later than usual but at least it's there. Thanks to everyone who shared info. This forum is seriously a lifesaver sometimes!
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Anastasia Sokolov
Glad it worked out for everyone! For future reference, these system delays typically resolve within the same business day. The EDD processing system runs multiple batches throughout the day, so even if you miss the morning batch, you'll often be included in a later one.
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