Can I still get paid if I certify before my scheduled EDD phone interview?

In my experience, those payments will likely show as 'pending' until after your interview is completed. The system lets you certify, but they typically hold payment until any eligibility issues are resolved. If your interview goes well, they'll usually release all pending payments within 24-48 hours. Make sure you have all your job search records and any separation documents ready for your interview!

DEP3NDS ON WHY they scheduled the interview!! If it's just routine for reopening, you MIGHT get paid. But if there's an eligibility issue, they'll 100% hold everything until after. When my claim expired in January the same thing happened - I certified for 3 weeks but ALL payments stayed pending until 2 days after my interview. The EDD system is DESIGNED to frustrate us!!!!!

i got paid before my interview last year but i think it depends on your specific situation. did they tell u why they need to interview you? sometimes its just verification stuff and other times its sumthing more serious. the letter should say the reason for interview

When your benefit year expires, EDD requires a review to confirm you still meet eligibility requirements before continuing payments. The system allows you to certify, but payments will typically remain pending until after your interview is complete. This is standard procedure, not necessarily an indication of problems with your claim. For your interview: 1. Have documentation of your job search activities ready 2. Be prepared to explain why you remain unemployed 3. Have any information about work or earnings since your last certification 4. Be available at the scheduled time - they usually call within 15 minutes of the appointment If the interview goes well, pending payments are typically released within 2 business days.

My cousin went through this exact thing last month! She certified before her interview too but then missed the call and it was a WHOLE ordeal to get them to call back. Make sure your phone is ON and that you answer even if it's an unknown number!!!

I was in a similar situation back in February. My benefit year ended, had to reapply, and got scheduled for an interview. The interview was more about confirming I was still looking for work rather than any big issues with my claim. Here's what helped me get through to EDD when I had questions before my interview: I used Claimyr (claimyr.com) to connect with an EDD rep instead of trying to call directly. Got through in about 20 minutes instead of spending days redialing. They have a video showing how it works here: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km The rep I spoke with confirmed my payments would release after the interview as long as everything checked out. They were right - money showed up two days after my interview.

wait i'm confused... if ur benefits year ended doesn't that mean your not eligible anymore? or is it just like a renewal thing?

To answer your follow-up question - for a reopened claim interview, they'll want to know: 1. What you've been doing since your original claim began 2. Any periods of work (even part-time) during your previous benefit period 3. Why you remain unemployed and available for work 4. Confirmation that you're actively searching for work Have your work search record handy - that's usually the main focus in these interviews. They want to ensure you're making genuine efforts to find suitable employment. If you can show consistent job search efforts, you should be fine.

Just wait til they CANCEL your interview without telling you and then you have to start the WHOLE PROCESS OVER AGAIN!!!! Happened to me and I was WITHOUT MONEY for 2 MONTHS while they "processed" everything. The system is BROKEN!

My interview was rescheduled three times before it actually happened. But when it did, the lady was super nice and my pending payments all switched to paid the next day. Just make sure you answer all their questions honestly. They're mostly checking that you're actively looking for work and not turning down job offers.

Update: I just got an email confirmation for my interview with more details. It says I need to be ready to discuss my "continued eligibility" and have documentation of my work search activities. Sounds like what you all mentioned. I'll make sure to answer my phone and have everything prepared. Thanks everyone for the advice!