Denied EDD claim but received certification weeks email - what's happening?

This actually happens more often than you'd think. The EDD system sometimes generates automated certification notifications even after denial letters go out. There are a few possible explanations: 1. Your denial is being reconsidered internally (sometimes they reverse decisions without telling you right away) 2. You have multiple claims in the system (regular UI vs. extension or something) 3. It's a system glitch I'd recommend certifying for the weeks showing available. If you're truly denied, the system won't issue payments. But if your claim status has changed, you don't want to miss out on benefits. Also, check your UI Online homepage to see if there's any updated claim status information.

same thing happnd to me last yr. certified anyway n got paid lol. dont look a gft horse in the mouth

I had something similar happen with my claim in January. Got denied then got certification emails. Turns out my employer contested my initial claim saying I quit (I was actually laid off) but then they failed to submit documentation by the deadline so EDD reversed the denial. The weird part was they never sent me an approval notice, just suddenly started asking me to certify. EDD is seriously the most disorganized government agency ever!!!!

You absolutely need to call EDD to clarify this situation. Don't just certify without understanding your claim status. You might end up with an overpayment notice months from now if there's a system error. I had to call about 37 times last month to get through to a rep. It's beyond frustrating. I finally used Claimyr (claimyr.com) to get through after my friend recommended it. They have a system that basically connects you with an EDD agent without the endless redial nightmare. They have a demo video that shows how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km Definitely worth checking out if you can't get through on your own. In your situation, you need to speak with an actual claims specialist to understand what's happening with your contradictory claim status.

I can provide some technical clarity on what's happening here. When EDD issues a disqualification based on "voluntary quit without good cause," you have the right to appeal within 30 days of the notice date. Even if you didn't formally appeal, several things could be happening: 1. Your employer may have failed to provide adequate documentation supporting their claim that you quit 2. EDD might have automatically reconsidered your case based on additional information 3. The initial determination could have been reversed after internal review The certify weeks email is significant because it typically only gets triggered when there's an active claim that could potentially pay benefits. This suggests your disqualification status may have changed in their system. I recommend: 1. Certify for the available weeks (accurately reporting any work/earnings) 2. Check your UI Online inbox daily for new notices 3. Contact EDD for clarification (ideally speaking with a Tier 2 specialist who can access claim notes) Keep documentation of all communications regarding this claim in case you need to reference them later.

BTW did u try filing an appeal after getting the denial letter?? That could explain why ur suddenly able to certify - maybe ur appeal got approved but they never told u!!!! CLASSIC EDD 🙄

Update on my earlier comment: You should definitely certify, but make sure you're being 100% truthful about your work search activities and any earnings. If this is a system glitch and you receive benefits you're not entitled to, EDD can (and will) issue an overpayment notice later. Also, check the "History" tab in your UI Online account. Sometimes you can see status changes there that explain what's happening with your claim. There's often a lot more information in that section than what shows on the main dashboard.

After you certify, keep an eye on your payment status. If it changes to "Paid" within a few days, that means your claim is definitely active now. If it stays on "Pending" for more than a week, that's when you'll need to call and speak with a rep to find out what's happening.

I'm going through EXACTLY the same situation right now! Denied in March for "voluntary quit" even though I was actually laid off. Last week I suddenly got certification emails. I called every day for THREE DAYS STRAIGHT before finally getting through to someone who explained that my employer missed the deadline to provide documentation, so my disqualification was automatically reversed. The EDD rep said they're supposed to send notices about these reversals but they're "behind on correspondence" right now. So frustrating that they can deny our benefits right away but take forever to tell us when we're approved! 😡

Yes, I got paid! It took about 3 days after certifying for the payment to hit my Bank of America EDD card. I was worried about the same thing, but the rep assured me that if the system is letting you certify AND your status shows as Active, you're good to go. Just make sure you're honest about your work search and any earnings.

Just want to add some important information: Even if you didn't formally appeal, EDD has an internal review process that sometimes catches incorrect determinations. If your employer failed to respond or provide adequate documentation within their timeframe (usually 10 business days), the system can automatically reverse a disqualification. Also, be aware that your benefit year remains active for 12 months from your initial filing date, even if you were initially denied. The system is designed to keep your claim accessible during that period in case of status changes. One final tip: After you certify, if your payment status shows "pending" for more than 72 hours, that's when you should definitely contact EDD directly. A pending status that doesn't resolve could indicate there's still an eligibility issue that needs addressing.

Wow, reading through all these responses has been really eye-opening! I'm new to dealing with EDD but got laid off from my retail job last month and just filed my claim. This whole thread is making me realize how confusing and inconsistent their system can be. @QuantumQuasar - it sounds like you're getting some really good advice here, especially about checking your History tab and certifying accurately. The fact that your status changed to "Active" seems like a really good sign! One thing I'm curious about - for those who've been through this, how long does it usually take to get that official approval/reversal letter in the mail after your status changes online? I want to be prepared in case something similar happens with my claim. Also, is it normal for EDD to take so long to send out correspondence when they reverse decisions? Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences - this community is so helpful for navigating this complicated system!

This is actually a really common scenario that happens when there's a disconnect between EDD's determination process and their automated systems. A few things could be happening here: 1. **Employer deadline missed**: Your employer had a limited time (usually 10 business days) to provide documentation supporting their claim that you quit voluntarily. If they missed this deadline, EDD automatically reverses the disqualification. 2. **Internal review**: EDD sometimes conducts internal reviews of denials, especially for "voluntary quit" cases where the circumstances seem questionable (like mass layoffs). 3. **System lag**: Their correspondence system is notoriously behind, so status changes happen in the system before letters get generated and mailed. Since you mentioned you were laid off with 15 other people, this strongly suggests it wasn't a voluntary quit situation. Your employer likely contested initially but failed to provide adequate proof within their timeframe. My recommendation: Go ahead and certify for the available weeks, being completely accurate about your work search efforts and any earnings. The fact that your status shows "Active" in the History tab is a very good sign. If there were still eligibility issues, the system wouldn't allow certification. Keep documenting everything and check your UI Online inbox regularly for any new notices. You should receive an official reversal letter eventually, but don't wait for it to start certifying if weeks are available.

This is such a relief to read! I'm dealing with a similar situation right now - got denied for "job abandonment" even though I was actually terminated for attendance issues (which should still qualify for benefits). Like you, I suddenly got certification emails last week even though my denial letter is only 3 weeks old. Reading through everyone's experiences here, it sounds like this happens pretty frequently when employers contest claims but then don't follow through with proper documentation. The fact that your status changed to "Active" in the History tab is huge - that's basically EDD's system telling you that your claim is valid now. I'm definitely going to check my own History tab after reading this thread! I've been scared to certify because of the overpayment warnings, but it seems like if the system is allowing it AND your status shows active, you're probably in the clear. Thanks for posting this - it's helping a lot of us who are dealing with EDD's confusing mixed signals! One question for the group: Has anyone here ever had their claim status flip back to denied after it showed active? I'm worried about certifying and then having EDD change their mind again.

I went through almost this exact situation last year! Got denied for "voluntary quit" after being laid off in a company restructuring, then about a month later started getting certification emails out of nowhere. Turns out my employer never submitted the required documentation to support their contest within EDD's deadline. The key thing that helped me was calling EDD and specifically asking to speak with a Tier 2 specialist who could access my claim notes. The regular customer service reps often can't see the detailed history of why decisions get reversed. The Tier 2 rep was able to tell me exactly what happened - my employer contested the claim initially but then failed to provide any evidence that I actually quit voluntarily. Since your claim status is showing "Active" in the History tab, that's a really strong indicator that your disqualification has been properly reversed in their system. I'd recommend going ahead and certifying, but also try to get through to EDD for official confirmation. In my case, I did eventually receive a reversal letter about 5 weeks after my status changed online, but the payments started coming through within days of certifying. Just make sure to keep detailed records of your work search activities and any part-time work/earnings to report accurately. The last thing you want is to give them a reason to question your eligibility again!