EDD amended award letter shows old employer income - still at max WBA but first payment delayed a month

dont worry bout it if ur still getting the max $$. EDD just has to do the paperwork thing when they find unreported wages. happens ALL THE TIME

The amended award letter itself shouldn't be a problem since it didn't change your WBA. However, the fact that you've been waiting almost a month for your first payment is concerning. First payments typically take 2-3 weeks if everything is in order. Have you completed your certifications properly? Did you receive any notifications about needing to verify your identity or schedule an eligibility interview? These are common reasons for delays.

This EXACT same thing happened to me last month!!! They found some random job I did in 2021 and sent me an amended letter. I freaked out thinking they were going to cancel my claim but nothing happened. Still getting my payments just fine. But yeah waiting a month for first payment isn't normal. Mine took like 10 days tops.

The amended award letter is routine and nothing to worry about, especially since your WBA wasn't affected. EDD regularly cross-references wage data with tax records and updates accordingly. As for your payment delay, at this point you should definitely contact EDD. If both certifications are stuck in pending for a month, there's likely an issue that needs resolving. It could be anything from identity verification to a potential eligibility issue that needs clarification. Unfortunately, reaching EDD by phone can be extremely difficult due to high call volumes. I'd recommend trying Claimyr (claimyr.com) to get through to an EDD representative quickly. They basically call EDD for you and connect you when an agent is available. Saved me hours of frustration when my claim was stuck. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km

EDD is the WORST at communication!!! They probably flagged your account for something stupid and didn't even tell you. The amended award letter is probably unrelated to the delay. When they found my old wages, they just sent the letter and nothing changed. BUT you need to call them ASAP!!! A month is TOO LONG to be waiting for your first payment unless there's a specific issue. Don't waste more time - call them tomorrow morning at 8:01am exactly when they open!

I had something kinda similar happen back in January. Got an amended notice because I forgot to report some 1099 work (oops). But my payments still came through ok since I was already at the max. For your payment issue though, have you checked if your EDD account shows a "Stop Payment Alert"? That happened to me and it was because I accidentally answered a certification question wrong.

The amended award letter is normal procedure and nothing to worry about since your WBA didn't change. However, waiting a month for your first payment indicates there's likely an issue requiring attention. Here are some possible reasons for the delay: 1. Identity verification pending (ID.me) 2. Employment history verification needed 3. Eligibility interview required but not yet scheduled 4. Potential issue with your certifications 5. System flag requiring manual review At this point, I strongly recommend calling EDD directly. Be prepared with your claim information and explain that you've been waiting a month with no payment and no communication about any issues. The sooner you address this, the faster you'll get your benefits. Try calling right at 8:00 AM when they open or use one of the contact assistance services if you're having trouble getting through.

btw make sure u check ur spam folder too. sometimes edd emails go there and u miss important stuff. happened to me

Just checking back - were you able to contact EDD about your delayed payment? If so, what did they say was causing the hold-up?