Anyone getting accurate EDD claim processing times? 2-week timeline realistic?

Filed in January and got my approval in exactly 15 days. Was surprised how accurate their estimate was tbh. The key was making sure I had ALL my employment info ready. My coworker who filed a week after me had to submit additional docs and his took almost 4 weeks. Make sure you're checking your UI Online inbox daily and responding to any requests immediately.

2 weks lol more like 6 weeks for me!!! been waiting since feb 12 and STILL pending. called over 40 times no answer EVER.

The 2 week thing is BS!!! Mine took 3.5 weeks and I had to call them daily. They kept saying "we're processing a high volume of claims" which is what they ALWAYS say. BTW make sure you start your certifications on time even if your claim is still pending!!

I filed my claim three weeks ago and just got approved yesterday. So about 3 weeks total for me. The interesting thing is that my UI Online account still showed "pending" until suddenly changing to "paid" yesterday morning. I never got any notification that I needed to provide additional info or anything. My advice is to be patient but check your UI Online account at least once a day. Also, make sure you've registered for your Money Network card in advance!

my cousin filed in march and got approved in 10 days but then i filed in april and its been 3 weeks and nothing... i think it depends on if your employer responds quickly or not?? not sure tho

EDD claim processing times can vary significantly based on several factors: 1. Whether your identity has been previously verified through ID.me 2. If your employer responds promptly to EDD's verification request 3. Whether there are any eligibility issues that require manual review 4. If your work history is straightforward or complex (multiple employers, out-of-state work) 5. General claim volume at the time of filing The 2-week estimate is based on claims with no issues. In my experience assisting clients, about 60% of straightforward claims are processed within 2-3 weeks. Claims requiring additional review can take 4-6 weeks. I recommend checking your UI Online account daily, responding immediately to any communication, and ensuring your contact information is current. If you reach the 3-week mark with no movement, that's when I'd suggest trying to contact EDD for a status update.

My cousin filed for unemployment and it took like 5 weeks but that's because he had worked in Nevada for part of his base period. Something about interstate claims taking longer. Where did you work before?

For most claimants who have straightforward employment histories and clear separation reasons (like layoffs), the 2-week processing time is fairly accurate in 2025. The EDD has made significant improvements to their automated systems compared to the pandemic era. However, certain factors can extend this timeline: 1. If you've received any severance pay that needs review 2. If your employer contests your claim 3. If you've had multiple employers during your base period 4. If there are wage discrepancies between what you reported and what's on record One tip: after you file your claim, you should receive a "Notice of Unemployment Insurance Claim Filed" (DE 1101 form) within about 10 days. This is a good indicator that your claim is processing normally. If you don't receive this within 10 days, that could indicate a delay.

Quick update from my experience - I mentioned earlier that my claim was approved after 3 weeks. I just wanted to add that the first payment hit my Money Network card exactly 2 days after approval. So make sure you've set up that Money Network account as soon as you get the notification! The card takes about a week to arrive in the mail, but you can start using it electronically through their app before the physical card arrives.

Just wanted to add my recent experience - filed my UI claim on March 15th after being laid off from my retail job. Got approved yesterday (March 28th) so exactly 13 days, which was actually faster than their 2-week estimate! I think what helped was that I had all my documents ready and my employer didn't contest it. The key things I did: checked UI Online daily, responded to one request for additional wage verification within 24 hours, and started my certifications immediately even while pending. Already set up my Money Network card too. Seems like if you have a straightforward case with no complications, they're actually meeting or beating their timeline estimates in 2025. Hope this helps ease some anxiety!

Just wanted to share my recent experience as another data point! Filed my claim on March 22nd after being laid off from my tech support job. Got my approval notification this morning (March 29th) - so exactly 7 days! I was honestly shocked because I was expecting the full 2 weeks. My situation was pretty straightforward though - single employer for 2+ years, clear layoff documentation, and I had already done the ID.me verification last year when I helped my sister with her claim. I think having that ID verification already done might have sped things up? Also made sure to upload my final paystub and layoff letter right when I filed, even though they didn't specifically request them yet. Currently waiting for my Money Network card info to set that up. Seems like 2025 processing times are much better than the horror stories from 2020-2021!