This thread has been incredibly detailed and helpful! I want to add one more consideration that might be useful for people doing plasma donations while on unemployment. If you're planning to donate regularly, it's worth factoring the income into your budget planning since it will reduce your weekly UI benefits through that 75% deduction formula. For example, if you're earning $120/week from plasma and your regular UI benefit is $300, you'll end up with about $229 total ($300 UI minus $71.25 deduction plus $120 plasma income). It's still extra money in your pocket, but not the full $120 on top of your benefits like some people might expect. Also, keep in mind that plasma donation can be physically demanding - make sure you're eating well and staying hydrated, especially if you're also dealing with the stress of job searching. The last thing you want is to get sick or run down and miss donation appointments you were counting on financially!

This has been such a comprehensive discussion - thank you everyone for sharing your experiences! I'm actually a former EDD eligibility worker, and I wanted to add a few professional insights that might be helpful. First, you're all absolutely correct about reporting plasma donation income as "Other" income. What I'd emphasize is that EDD's computer system automatically flags accounts when there are discrepancies between reported income and third-party data sources (like those 1099s mentioned earlier), so honesty really is the best policy here. One thing I haven't seen mentioned is that if you're donating plasma regularly, EDD might eventually ask for a statement from the plasma center during a routine eligibility review - not because you're in trouble, but just to verify the income source. Most centers can provide a summary statement if requested. Also, for anyone worried about the work search requirements, plasma donation time doesn't excuse you from your weekly work search activities, but the income won't disqualify you from benefits as long as you're reporting it correctly. Keep doing what you're doing - being proactive about reporting requirements shows good faith compliance!

I had this exact same situation happen to me about 4 months ago! Made a typo in my account number (mixed up two digits) and didn't realize until after my payment status showed "paid" but nothing appeared in my account. Since you confirmed with your bank that the incorrect account number doesn't exist, you're actually in the best possible scenario - no chance of it going to someone else. The payment will automatically bounce back to EDD within 2-3 business days, then they'll reprocess it to your correct account info. In my case, the whole process took 6 business days from when it first showed "paid" to when I actually received the money. Day 1-2: payment shows "paid" but nothing in account. Day 3: payment bounces back to EDD. Day 4-6: EDD reprocesses to correct account and money appears. I know the waiting is stressful when you have bills due, but the automated system actually works pretty well for this type of error. No need to call EDD unless it goes past 7-8 business days. Definitely recommend setting up mobile banking alerts so you know the second it hits your account. You should see your money by early next week!

I just went through this exact same situation about 2 months ago! I accidentally put a 7 instead of a 1 in my account number and didn't catch it until after my payment showed "paid" but nothing appeared in my account. Since you confirmed with your bank that the wrong account number doesn't exist, you're in the ideal situation - the payment will definitely bounce back automatically within 2-3 business days and EDD will reprocess it to your correct account. No risk of it going to someone else's account. My timeline was almost identical to what others have shared: 6 business days total from when it first showed "paid" to when I actually got the money. The payment bounced back on day 3, then EDD automatically reprocessed it and I received it on day 6. The key is just being patient and not calling EDD too early - their automated system actually handles these bank errors really well when the account doesn't exist. I made the mistake of calling on day 2 and wasted hours on hold for nothing. Since it's been 2 days for you already, you should see movement in the next day or two when it bounces back, then expect your money by early next week. Definitely keep us updated on how it goes - this community has been so helpful for navigating these EDD issues!

Hey Oscar! Congrats on landing the warehouse job - that's awesome after 7 months of searching! I went through something really similar earlier this year when I started my current job. Had to wait almost 3 weeks for my first paycheck and it was definitely stressful. Just want to add my voice to everyone saying you absolutely need to report those work hours accurately when you certify. I know it creates a tough cash flow situation, but EDD is super strict about this stuff. For your partial week (Sep 3-9), you should still get a small partial benefit since your estimated earnings ($432) are just under your weekly benefit amount ($450). One thing that helped me during that gap period - check if your local library has information about emergency assistance programs. Mine actually had a whole resource guide with local organizations that help people transitioning back to work. Also, some food banks have special "rapid response" programs for employment transitions that don't require a lot of paperwork. The timing is brutal but you're handling it right by planning to report everything honestly. That steady warehouse income is going to feel so good once it starts rolling in! Just a few more weeks to push through.

Hey Oscar! Huge congrats on landing that warehouse job after 7 months - what a relief that must be! I actually went through this exact same situation about 6 months ago when I started my current position. The delayed payroll timing creates such a stressful cash flow gap when you're already stretched thin. Everyone here has given you spot-on advice about reporting accurately. You absolutely must report those work hours for both weeks when you certify, even though you haven't been paid yet. EDD bases everything on when you actually worked, not when the money hits your account. For your partial week (Sep 3-9) working 24 hours at $18/hr, you should report $432 in gross earnings. Since that's just under your $450 weekly benefit amount, you'll likely still qualify for a small partial payment - probably around $18-50 depending on EDD's calculations. It's not much, but every dollar counts during this transition! One resource that was a game-changer for me: check if your county has a "workforce development" emergency assistance program. Many offer specific help for people transitioning from unemployment back to work - I got a $250 grocery voucher and help with a utility bill that really bridged the gap. Also, definitely call 211 if you haven't already - they connected me with local programs I never would have found on my own. The timing absolutely sucks, but you're doing everything right by planning to report honestly. That first steady paycheck is going to feel incredible when it finally arrives! You're so close to having regular income again - just push through these next couple weeks!

I went through this exact situation in January. I kept certifying while my appeal was pending, and I'm glad I did. Once my appeal was approved (turned out they were missing wages from one employer), I received all back payments for the weeks I had certified. The key is to make sure you're certifying truthfully and keeping records of everything. The appeal process took about 5 weeks for me, but I know it varies. Good luck!

I'm dealing with something similar right now! Got denied 2 weeks ago but still getting those certification emails. Reading through all these responses is super helpful - sounds like the consensus is to definitely keep certifying while appealing. I didn't realize that missing employer wage records could be such a common issue. @Mateo definitely gather all your pay stubs and W-2s from that base period before you appeal. Also wanted to add that if you worked for any small businesses or did any gig work during your base period, those wages might not have been reported properly to EDD. Worth double-checking everything!

As a newcomer to this community, I wanted to chime in and say how incredibly valuable this entire discussion has been! Reading through everyone's experiences has really opened my eyes to how the unemployment system works with severance pay. The advice here is overwhelmingly consistent - Santiago, you definitely need to file immediately! What really convinced me was seeing the specific examples from people like Jacob who lost $800 by waiting, and Jake's detailed explanation of how partial benefits work during severance periods. It's clear that the EDD system is actually built to handle exactly your situation through the bi-weekly certification process. I'm also taking notes on all the practical tips shared here - having your employment history ready before starting the application, understanding that the one-week waiting period is back post-COVID, and knowing about resources like Claimyr if you need help reaching EDD representatives. Santiago, you found this community at the perfect time! The unanimous advice from people who've actually been through this process should give you total confidence. Don't leave money on the table - file today and get your claim established in the system. Good luck with your application!

As a newcomer to this community, I'm absolutely blown away by the incredible advice Santiago has received here! This thread has been like a comprehensive guide to EDD timing that I never knew I needed. The consistency of everyone's advice is remarkable - literally every person who has actually been through this process is saying the same thing: file immediately, don't wait for severance to end. The real-world examples are so powerful, especially Jacob's mention of losing $800 by waiting and Jake's detailed breakdown of partial benefits calculations. This isn't theoretical advice - it's battle-tested wisdom from people who've lived through this exact situation. What really impressed me is learning how the EDD system is actually designed to handle severance through the bi-weekly certification process. You simply report your severance payments honestly when certifying, and EDD automatically calculates any benefit adjustments. It's not a workaround - it's how the system is supposed to function. I'm also taking notes on all the practical tips shared here: having employment history ready before starting the application to avoid timeouts, understanding that the one-week waiting period is back post-COVID, and knowing about resources like Claimyr if you need help reaching EDD representatives. Santiago, you found this community at exactly the right moment! The unanimous consensus from so many experienced members should give you complete confidence. Every day you delay potentially costs you money you can never recover. Don't overthink it - file today and get your claim established in the system!