Can I still get EDD benefits for weeks when I started working but haven't been paid yet?

Congratulations on your new job! To answer your question - yes, you need to report all work hours when you certify, even if you haven't been paid yet. However, for the week of Sep 3-9, you might still qualify for partial benefits depending on how many hours you worked and how much you'll earn when paid. EDD calculates benefits based on when you worked, not when you get paid. For the week where you worked 3 days, report the hours and estimated earnings. If your weekly earnings are less than your weekly benefit amount, you may receive partial benefits. For the full work week (Sep 10-16), you likely won't qualify for benefits even though you haven't been paid yet. Be completely honest in your certification - reporting accurately avoids potential overpayment issues down the road.

congrats on the job!! UI is based on when u EARN money not when u GET PAID so u have to report those hours even tho u havent been paid yet. sorry that doesnt help with your cash flow problem :/

BE CAREFUL!! I did something similar last year and ended up with a HUGE OVERPAYMENT notice 6 months later because I didn't report my work hours properly! The EDD system is DESIGNED to trap people. They didn't care at all that I was confused about when to report. Make sure you report ALL hours worked on the exact week you worked them, even with delayed pay. They'll check with your employer's records eventually and if they don't match up you're in big trouble!!! They hit me with a $2,300 overpayment plus a 30% penalty for "willful misrepresentation" even though it was an honest mistake.

I think you can also ask your new employer for an advance? Some companies will do that for new hires if you explain your situation. Worth asking HR maybe?

If you're struggling financially during this transition period, you might want to look into some emergency assistance programs. Many counties have short-term financial aid for people in exactly your situation. Also, some food banks don't have income requirements and could help with groceries until your first paycheck arrives. By the way, if you're having trouble reaching EDD to ask about your specific situation, I found a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helped me get through to an EDD rep when I was in a similar situation. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km that shows how it works. It helped me get an actual person on the phone who explained exactly how to report partial work weeks during my transition back to employment.

When I started my new job back in May, I had the same issue with delayed pay. I reported my work hours honestly each week, and yes, my benefits stopped before I got my first paycheck. It was a tough couple weeks financially but I borrowed from family to get by. Don't be tempted to not report hours correctly - I had a friend who did that and ended up with penalties and had to repay everything. Not worth the risk!!!

Just to add a bit more clarity: when you certify, EDD asks if you worked or earned wages. You'll answer YES for both weeks. For the partial week (Sep 3-9), report the actual hours worked and the wages you WILL earn (even though you haven't received payment yet). The system will calculate if you qualify for partial benefits. For the full week, you'll report all hours worked, and likely won't receive benefits for that week. It's all about when the work was performed, not when you're paid. I know it creates a financial gap, but reporting correctly now prevents problems later. Good luck with the new job!