EDD Telecert says 'no weeks to certify' during my certification week - what's happening?

This could mean a few different things. First, check if your claim has been flagged for eligibility issues or if you have any notifications in your UI Online account. Sometimes when there's an eligibility interview pending or unresolved issue, it temporarily stops your certification ability. Another possibility is that your benefit year is correct, but you've exhausted your claim balance (although you mentioned still having funds). Have you recently reported earnings that were close to or exceeded your weekly benefit amount?

Have you checked your mail? Sometimes EDD sends important notices through regular mail instead of electronic notifications. I've had this happen before where my certifications were put on hold because they scheduled an eligibility interview, but I didn't know about it until I got the letter. You definitely need to speak with a real person at EDD to figure this out.

this happened 2 me last month!! turns out they needed me to verify my identity again for some reason?? the crazy thing is they never told me, I had to call like 50 times to find out why my weeks disappeared. so frustrating!!

I'd bet money this is a quarterly review issue. Every quarter, EDD checks if you qualify for a regular UI claim instead of whatever extension or claim type you're on. Even though you still have a balance, they pause certifications during this review. It's BEYOND FRUSTRATING they don't tell people about this!! It happened to me in April and took 3 WEEKS to resolve because I couldn't get anyone on the phone. The system is completely broken and they don't care how many people suffer because of their incompetence.

My cousin had something similar happen in January and it turned out she had accidentally entered some information wrong on her previous certification. They froze everything until she could talk to someone. Are you sure all your previous certifications were filled out correctly?

when telecert says no weeks to certify it usually means theres a stop payment alert on ur account for some reason. could be quarterly review like someone said or id verification or they think u got a job and didnt report it. u gotta talk to a tier 2 specialist to fix it not the regular ppl who answer phones

I was in the same situation last month trying to reach a Tier 2 specialist. After days of failed attempts, I found Claimyr (claimyr.com) which got me through to an EDD representative in about 20 minutes. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km. Saved me from missing rent payment while waiting for my claim issue to be fixed. The rep was able to see exactly why my certification was blocked and fixed it during the call.

To summarize the likely issues: 1. Quarterly review (most common reason for temporary certification holds) 2. Eligibility interview being scheduled 3. Identity verification flag 4. Payment stop alert due to potential unreported earnings 5. System glitch (less common but does happen) The solution in all cases is to speak with a Tier 2 specialist who can see exactly what's happening with your claim. Once resolved, you'll be able to certify for any missed weeks. Make sure to continue checking your UI Online account daily as system maintenance usually doesn't last more than 24-48 hours. Also check your spam folder for emails from EDD.

did u check if ur claim expired?? sometimes the benefit year is diff from when ur $ runs out

Just wanted to follow up - were you able to get through to EDD? If it's the quarterly review, it should resolve within 7-10 days as mentioned earlier. But if rent is due before that, definitely keep trying to reach a representative who can expedite things.

This is such a common issue that really highlights how broken the EDD system is. The fact that employers can contest legitimate layoffs just to protect their unemployment insurance rates is infuriating - especially when it puts people at risk of missing rent payments. I'm dealing with a similar situation right now where my former employer is claiming I was fired for cause when I was actually let go due to budget cuts. It's amazing how quickly these issues can be resolved once you actually get through to someone who can see what's happening, but getting that initial contact is nearly impossible. Really glad you got it sorted out @CosmicCaptain and thanks for sharing the Claimyr tip - I'm going to try that myself!

This whole thread is incredibly helpful! As someone who just started collecting unemployment after being laid off from my tech job, I had no idea about quarterly reviews or that employers could contest legitimate layoffs. The fact that @CosmicCaptain was able to get this resolved so quickly with the right service really shows how much of a difference it makes to actually reach someone who can see what's happening in the system. I'm bookmarking this post in case I run into similar issues. It's frustrating that we have to use third-party services just to access our own benefits, but at least there are solutions out there. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences - this kind of community knowledge is invaluable when dealing with EDD's broken system!

I'm really glad you were able to get this resolved @CosmicCaptain! Your experience is a perfect example of why so many of us are frustrated with EDD - the fact that a legitimate layoff can get contested and cause certification holds without any notification is just insane. I've been on unemployment for about 6 months now and had no idea about quarterly reviews either until reading this thread. It's crazy that we have to rely on community forums and third-party services just to understand how our own benefits work. Thanks for sharing the update and the Claimyr recommendation - I'm definitely keeping that in my back pocket. For anyone else reading this, it's also worth noting that you can request a copy of your employer's contest filing to see exactly what they're claiming, which can help you prepare for the eligibility interview. The whole system needs a major overhaul, but at least we can help each other navigate it in the meantime!

This is such a valuable thread for anyone dealing with EDD issues! I've been collecting unemployment for 8 months and learned more about the system from reading these comments than from any official EDD communication. The fact that quarterly reviews, employer contests, and identity verification flags can all cause certification holds without proper notification is absolutely mind-blowing. It really shows how the system is designed to create barriers rather than provide support. @CosmicCaptain I'm so relieved you got your issue resolved and can make rent! Your experience with Claimyr getting you through to a real person in 20 minutes versus the impossible phone system really highlights how broken things are. For anyone else facing similar issues, this thread is proof that persistence pays off and community knowledge is invaluable. Definitely saving all these tips about documentation, quarterly reviews, and third-party services. Thanks everyone for sharing - this is exactly the kind of mutual support we need when dealing with EDD's chaos!

As someone new to this community, I'm absolutely floored by how helpful this thread has been! I just filed for unemployment last week after being laid off from my marketing job, and reading about quarterly reviews, employer contests, and all these potential certification blocks has me both terrified and grateful to know what might be coming. The fact that @CosmicCaptain went from panic about missing rent to getting everything resolved in one phone call really shows the power of having the right information and resources. I'm definitely bookmarking the Claimyr recommendation and taking notes on all the documentation tips shared here. It's honestly disgraceful that we need third-party services and community forums just to navigate a system that's supposed to help unemployed people, but I'm so thankful for communities like this where people actually look out for each other. Thank you everyone for sharing your experiences - you've probably saved me weeks of stress and confusion down the road!

This thread has been incredibly eye-opening! I've been on unemployment for about 4 months now and had no idea about quarterly reviews or that employers could contest layoffs like this. Reading @CosmicCaptain's story really hit home because I've been living paycheck to paycheck on these benefits, and the thought of suddenly having my certifications blocked without warning is terrifying. The fact that you were able to get everything resolved with Claimyr in 20 minutes after days of trying the regular phone system really shows how broken EDD's infrastructure is. It's absolutely ridiculous that we need third-party services just to access our own benefits! I'm definitely saving this thread and the Claimyr info for future reference. Thank you to everyone who shared their experiences and tips - this community knowledge is literally invaluable when dealing with EDD's chaos. It's reassuring to know there are solutions out there even when the system seems designed to fail us.

Wow, this entire thread has been such a learning experience! As someone who's been on unemployment for about 3 months, I had absolutely no clue about quarterly reviews, employer contests, or any of these certification blocks that can happen without warning. @CosmicCaptain your story is both terrifying and inspiring - terrifying because it shows how quickly things can go wrong with EDD, but inspiring because you were able to get it resolved so fast with the right help. The fact that your employer contested a clear mass layoff just to save on insurance costs is absolutely infuriating but sadly not surprising. I'm definitely bookmarking this thread and the Claimyr recommendation because honestly, this community has provided more useful information about navigating EDD than any official resource I've found. It's shameful that we need third-party services and forums like this just to access benefits we're entitled to, but I'm so grateful for everyone who shared their experiences here. You've probably saved dozens of people from weeks of panic and stress. Thank you all for looking out for each other - this is exactly what community support should look like!

This thread is absolutely incredible and should honestly be pinned as a resource for everyone dealing with EDD! I've been unemployed for 5 months now and thought I knew the system pretty well, but reading about quarterly reviews and employer contests has completely opened my eyes. @CosmicCaptain I'm so glad you got everything sorted out - the stress of potentially missing rent because of EDD's failures is something no one should have to deal with. What really gets me is how your employer contested a mass layoff just to protect their insurance rates. It's like the system is designed to squeeze people when they're already down. I've bookmarked the Claimyr recommendation along with all the other tips shared here. The fact that we need third-party services just to talk to our own government agency is beyond ridiculous, but I'm grateful solutions exist. Thank you to everyone who shared their experiences - you've created an amazing resource that's going to help so many people navigate EDD's broken system. This is what real community support looks like!

This thread has been absolutely invaluable! I'm currently dealing with a similar situation where my certifications suddenly disappeared last week, and reading everyone's experiences has been both reassuring and educational. The quarterly review explanation makes so much sense - I had no idea this was even a thing, and of course EDD doesn't bother to inform us about it. @CosmicCaptain I'm so relieved you got everything resolved! The fact that your employer contested a clear mass layoff is infuriating but unfortunately typical. I'm definitely going to try the Claimyr service since I've been trying to get through to EDD for days with no luck. It's absolutely shameful that we need third-party services just to access our own benefits, but I'm grateful people like you share these solutions. This community knowledge has probably saved me weeks of stress and panic. Thank you everyone for creating such a comprehensive resource - this should definitely be required reading for anyone filing for unemployment in California!