I'm completely stressed out. EDD says I have an overpayment from last quarter ($4,780) which I'm in the process of appealing. Now I'm due to certify this week, but when I log into UI Online there's no certification button or option anywhere! The weird thing is when I called the automated phone system (833 number), it specifically tells me 'You have weeks available to certify' but then doesn't actually let me do it! I've been calling the regular EDD number for 3 days straight - busy signals, disconnects, or 'too many callers' messages every single time. Has anyone dealt with this certification block while having an overpayment case open? Will the system eventually let me certify, or is this some kind of automatic freeze because of the overpayment? I need these benefits to pay rent next month!

I've got an EDD appeal hearing scheduled for tomorrow morning and I'm honestly freaking out a bit. Here's my situation: I was on State Disability Insurance (SDI) for about 3 months after a back injury. When that ended in February, I returned to work, but my employer cut my hours from 40 to 15 per week. I filed for partial unemployment, but apparently made a mistake on how I reported my transition from disability to reduced hours. EDD stopped my payments completely for 5 weeks (about $2,100 total) claiming I might still be disabled. I sent them my doctor's release form clearing me for work, but they ignored it and pushed my case to appeals anyway. After TONS of calls, I finally got my regular payments reinstated last week, but I'm still fighting for those 5 missing weeks plus a random "waiting week" they tacked on. Now this appeal hearing is happening tomorrow after SIX MONTHS of waiting! I uploaded all my documentation (doctor's note, work schedule showing reduced hours, everything), but I'm terrified I'll say something wrong and they'll cut off my benefits again. Should I even attend the hearing since they started paying me again? Could this backfire? Anyone been through the appeal process for something like this?

I'm in a really tough situation and need advice ASAP. My husband has been on SDI (State Disability Insurance) for almost a year now due to severe back issues from a warehouse accident. His disability year is coming to an end next month, but his doctor says he absolutely cannot return to his previous job which required heavy lifting. The doctor suggested he look into SSDI or possibly find lighter work with different duties. Here's my question - if he officially resigns from his current employer because he medically can't perform the job anymore, would he qualify for regular unemployment benefits during the transition period? We're really struggling financially and need some income while he figures out next steps and possibly retrains for something his body can handle. Has anyone successfully gone from SDI to unemployment with medical restrictions? The EDD website is so confusing on this specific situation.

I'm freaking out right now and need help! I just checked my Money Network card balance this morning and discovered my latest unemployment payment ($875) that was deposited on 3/12/2025 has completely vanished! According to the transaction history, someone withdrew the ENTIRE amount at a Chase ATM across town on 3/13 - but my card has been in my possession the whole time! I literally haven't used the card since going to the grocery store on 3/10. I've already called Money Network to file a fraud claim (case #88742103), but the rep said it could take 7-10 business days to investigate. Has anyone else experienced this type of fraud on their EDD card? Any advice on speeding up the investigation? I have rent due next week and was counting on that money!

I certified for my unemployment benefits yesterday morning but still haven't received my payment. This is unusual since I normally see the deposit hit my account the next day like clockwork. I'm wondering if there's a delay because I recently got that notification about switching to the new Money Network card? I haven't activated the new card yet since I was hoping to keep using direct deposit. Has anyone else experienced payment delays after the recent certification? Should I be worried or just wait another day? The EDD website still shows my payment as 'pending' with no explanation.