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!

Hey Oscar, congrats on landing the job! I went through something very similar last year. The financial gap between starting work and getting that first paycheck is brutal, but definitely report everything accurately. A few suggestions that helped me get through those tough weeks: check if your local 211 has emergency rent assistance programs, many food pantries don't require income verification, and some utility companies have hardship programs that can give you a payment extension. Also, if you have any gig work options (DoorDash, Uber, etc.) you could pick up a few hours on weekends to bridge the gap - just make sure to report those earnings too if you do. The transition period sucks but you're doing the right thing by being honest with EDD. That new steady paycheck will be worth the short-term struggle!

Oscar, congrats on the new job! I know this cash flow gap is stressful, but you're asking the right questions. Just want to emphasize what others have said - definitely report those work hours for both weeks when you certify, even without payment yet. One thing that might help: since you worked 24 hours that first week at $18/hr, your gross earnings would be $432. With your $450 weekly benefit amount, you'd likely qualify for a small partial payment (probably around $18-50 depending on how EDD calculates it). Not much, but every bit helps during this transition. Also, don't forget to factor in any taxes that will be withheld from your actual paycheck when you report estimated earnings - report the gross amount you'll earn, not what you'll take home. The second week you worked full-time will likely disqualify you from benefits entirely. It's tough but being accurate now saves you from overpayment headaches later. You've got this - just a couple more weeks until that first paycheck!

Hey Oscar! Congrats on the new job - that's awesome after 7 months! I was in a super similar situation a few months ago. Started work but had to wait 3 weeks for my first check due to their pay cycle. Just want to echo what everyone else is saying - you absolutely have to report those work hours when you certify, even though you haven't been paid. I know it sucks financially but EDD is really strict about this. They base everything on when you actually worked, not when the money hits your account. For that first partial week, you'll probably get a small partial benefit since you only worked 24 hours. For the full week, you're likely looking at zero benefits even though you're still broke waiting for that paycheck. A couple things that helped me during that gap: check with local churches (even if you're not religious, many have emergency assistance funds), see if your area has a "hardship fund" through United Way, and honestly I ended up selling some stuff on Facebook Marketplace to get by. Also plasma donation if you're eligible - not fun but it's quick cash. The financial stress during that transition period is real, but hang in there! That steady paycheck is coming and it'll be so worth it.

Hey Oscar, huge congrats on getting hired! 7 months is a long time to be searching, so that's a real accomplishment. I went through this exact same situation when I started my current job - they had a weird pay schedule where I worked 2 weeks before seeing any money. It's honestly one of the most stressful parts of transitioning back to work. Everyone here is giving you solid advice about reporting. You definitely need to report those hours for both weeks when you certify. For your partial week (24 hours), you might get a small partial payment since your estimated earnings ($432) are close to but under your weekly benefit amount ($450). The full work week will likely zero out your benefits even though you're still waiting for that paycheck. One thing I did that helped bridge the gap - check if your local food bank has a "rapid response" or emergency food program. Many of them have special provisions for people in exactly your situation (just started work but waiting for first pay). Also, if you have good credit, some banks offer small short-term loans specifically for employment transitions. The cash flow gap is brutal but you're handling it the right way by planning to report everything honestly. That warehouse job is going to feel so good once that steady income starts rolling in!

Hey Oscar! First off, huge congrats on landing the warehouse job after 7 months - that's such a relief and accomplishment! I totally get the stress of this cash flow gap. I had a similar situation a couple years back where I started a new job but didn't get paid for almost a month due to their payroll timing. It's honestly one of the hardest parts about transitioning back to work. Everyone here has given you spot-on advice about reporting - you absolutely must report those work hours for both weeks when you certify, even without getting paid yet. EDD is super strict about this and bases everything on when you actually worked, not when the money hits your account. Here's something that might help with the financial crunch: check if your county has a "rapid rehousing" or "homelessness prevention" program. Even if you're not technically at risk of eviction, many of these programs help people who are experiencing temporary financial gaps due to employment transitions. They often provide one-time rental assistance or utility payments. Also, if you're comfortable with it, consider posting in local Facebook community groups or Nextdoor explaining your situation. Sometimes neighbors are willing to offer short-term odd jobs (yard work, moving help, etc.) for quick cash while you wait for that first paycheck. You're doing everything right by planning to report accurately. That warehouse income is going to feel amazing once it starts flowing!

Congrats on the new job Oscar! That's awesome after such a long search. I went through something really similar when I transitioned back to work last year - the timing between starting work and getting that first paycheck is always brutal. Just want to reinforce what everyone's been saying about reporting accurately. I know it creates a financial squeeze, but you absolutely have to report those work hours for both weeks when you certify. EDD has gotten really sophisticated about cross-referencing employment records, and any discrepancies can come back to bite you months later. For your partial week (24 hours at $18/hr = $432 gross), you'll likely qualify for a small partial benefit since it's just under your $450 weekly benefit amount. Probably not much, but every little bit helps during this transition. One resource I found really helpful during my cash flow gap was 211 (just dial 2-1-1). They connected me with local emergency assistance programs I didn't even know existed. Also, many credit unions offer small "payday alternative loans" with much better terms than traditional payday lenders if you need to bridge a short gap. The financial stress during this period is real, but you're handling it exactly right by planning to report everything honestly. That steady warehouse income is going to feel incredible once it kicks in! Hang in there - you're almost through the hardest part.

Oscar, congrats on landing the warehouse job! That's such great news after 7 months of searching. I was in almost the exact same boat when I started my current job - worked for two weeks before seeing any money due to their payroll schedule. It's incredibly stressful trying to bridge that gap when your bank account is already running on fumes. Everyone here has given you solid advice about reporting. You definitely need to report those work hours for both weeks when you certify, even though you haven't been paid yet. For your partial week (24 hours), you might still get a small partial benefit since your estimated earnings are just under your weekly benefit amount. Won't be much, but every dollar counts right now. A couple things that helped me survive that cash flow gap: check if your area has a "211" helpline for emergency assistance programs, look into local food pantries (many don't require income verification), and see if any churches near you have hardship funds. I also picked up a few hours doing gig delivery work on weekends to earn some quick cash - just make sure to report those earnings too if you go that route. The transition period is rough, but that steady paycheck is going to feel amazing when it finally hits. You're doing the right thing by planning to report everything accurately. Hang in there - you're so close to being through the hardest part!

Oscar, huge congrats on the new job! That's such a relief after 7 months of searching - I know that feeling well. I went through something super similar when I started my current position. Had a 3-week gap between starting work and getting my first paycheck, and it was honestly one of the most stressful parts of the whole job search process. Everyone here has given you excellent advice about reporting - you absolutely must report those work hours for both weeks when you certify, regardless of when you actually get paid. EDD is very clear that it's based on when you worked, not when the money hits your account. For your partial week (24 hours at $18/hr), you'll likely still qualify for some partial benefits since your gross earnings ($432) are just under your weekly benefit amount ($450). It won't be a lot, but every bit helps during this transition. One thing that really saved me during my cash flow gap was reaching out to local mutual aid groups on Facebook - many communities have groups specifically for helping people with temporary financial emergencies. Also, if you haven't already, definitely call 211 for emergency assistance resources in your area. The financial stress during this period is real, but you're handling it exactly right by planning to report everything honestly. That steady warehouse paycheck is going to feel incredible when it finally comes! Just a couple more weeks to push through.

Hey Oscar! Congrats on landing the warehouse job - what a relief after 7 months! I totally feel for you on this cash flow gap situation. I went through something really similar when I started my current job last year. Just want to echo what everyone's saying about reporting - you absolutely have to report those work hours for both weeks when you certify, even without getting paid yet. I know it creates a tough financial squeeze, but EDD bases everything on when you actually worked, not when the paycheck arrives. For your partial week working 24 hours, you should still qualify for some partial benefits since your estimated earnings ($432) are just under your weekly benefit amount ($450). Won't be much, but every dollar helps right now! One thing that really helped me during my transition gap - check if your local Salvation Army or Catholic Charities has emergency assistance programs. They often help with rent/utilities for people in exactly your situation. Also, some plasma donation centers give decent money for first-time donors if you're comfortable with that. The stress is real, but you're doing everything right by planning to report accurately. That steady paycheck is going to feel amazing when it finally hits! Just push through these next couple weeks - you've got this!

Hey Oscar, congrats on landing the job after 7 months - that's huge! I'm actually going through something similar right now. Just started a new position last week but won't see my first paycheck for another 10 days due to their pay cycle. Everyone here has given you solid advice about reporting accurately. I just wanted to add that when I called EDD yesterday about my situation, the rep emphasized that you report work hours based on the week you performed the work, regardless of pay date. So for your Sep 3-9 week with 24 hours, you'll report those hours and estimated gross earnings ($432). Since that's under your $450 weekly benefit, you should get a small partial payment. One resource that's been a lifesaver for me - check if your county has a "workforce development" or "back to work" assistance program. Mine offers emergency bridge funding specifically for people transitioning from unemployment to employment. They gave me a $300 grocery voucher and helped with my car insurance payment to get me through until my first check. Also, don't overlook your local community college's student services - even if you're not a student, many have emergency food pantries and financial assistance that they'll extend to community members in crisis. The gap period is brutal but you're handling it right by planning to report everything honestly. That warehouse job is going to feel so good once those paychecks start rolling in regularly!

Hey Oscar! Huge congrats on the new job - what an amazing feeling after 7 months of searching! I completely understand the stress of this cash flow gap situation. I went through something very similar when I started my current job about 8 months ago. Just want to reinforce what everyone's been saying - you absolutely must report those work hours when you certify, even though you haven't been paid yet. For your partial week (Sep 3-9), since you worked 24 hours at $18/hr ($432 gross), you'll likely still qualify for a small partial benefit since it's just under your $450 weekly benefit amount. Every little bit helps during this transition! One thing that really saved me during my gap period - check if your local United Way has an emergency assistance fund. They often have specific programs for people transitioning back to work. Also, many grocery stores have "customer assistance" programs where they can provide gift cards for people in temporary financial hardship - worth asking at customer service. The timing is brutal, but you're doing everything right by planning to report accurately. That first warehouse paycheck is going to feel incredible when it finally arrives! You're so close to having steady income again - just push through these next couple weeks. You've got this!