Certified for EDD benefits after reapplication - still showing pending after how many days?

For most people, payment status changes from pending to paid within 24-48 hours after certification if there are no issues with your claim. If you certified on a weekend, it might take until Tuesday. Since you mentioned this is after a reapplication, the first payment can sometimes take a bit longer as they verify your reduced hours. You should see the status change by Wednesday at the latest. If it still shows pending after that, you might need to contact EDD to see if there's an issue they need to resolve.

mine took 5 days to go from pending to paid last month. dont worry yet

If it stays pending for more than 3 days, you should call EDD ASAP. Most payments process within 48 hours, but there could be an issue with your partial unemployment claim, especially if this is your first certification after reapplying. They might need to verify your reduced hours with your employer. I had a similar situation when my construction hours were cut, and it turned out there was a simple flag on my account they needed to remove. The problem is actually reaching a rep who can help! When I couldn't get through on the regular line, I used Claimyr (claimyr.com) to connect with an EDD agent. Saved me hours of redial hell. They have a video that shows how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km. Worth considering if you're still stuck in pending by mid-week.

ANYTHING from EDD takes FOREVER now!!! I waited TWO FULL WEEKS with pending payments after I certified and no explanation at all!!! Had to call 57 TIMES before I got through only to find out they had a "quarterly review" flag on my account whatever that means!!! The system is COMPLETELY BROKEN and they don't care that people have bills to pay!!! So frustrating!!!

have u checked ur email? sometimes they send questions they need answered before they approve payment. i almost missed one of these and it was in my spam folder lol

Partial unemployment is different than regular unemployment i think. My sister gets partial and she says it always takes longer than when she was fully unemployed. something about employer verification.

For a new partial unemployment claim in 2025, here's what to expect: 1. First certification: 2-5 business days to change from pending to paid (slightly longer than continuing claims) 2. Money Network card deposit: 1-2 days after status changes to paid 3. Direct deposit: Usually overnight after status changes to paid Since you recently reapplied due to reduced hours, EDD may be verifying your current wages with your employer. This is standard procedure to confirm you're eligible for partial benefits. The system calculates how much unemployment you can receive based on your reported work hours. If you're still showing pending by day 5, I recommend calling. The partial unemployment verification process occasionally requires manual review, especially when there's been a change in employment status rather than a complete job loss.

i had a similar situation last year when my hurs got cut. my first payment was pending for like 4 days but then it was fine after that. the first one just takes longer i think

did u report all ur work hours correctly when you certified? if u mess that up it can cause delays

Just following up - any update on your payment status? Has it changed from pending to paid yet?