EDD certification showing 'duplicate' for weeks - should I be concerned?

same thing happend to me last month. the system glitched when i hit submit twice cuz my internet was slow. just call them to fix it

This ALWAYS happens because their system is GARBAGE!! They expect us to certify on time but their website can't even handle basic functions! I've had this happen THREE TIMES since December and each time I had to waste HOURS trying to reach someone. Your best bet is to call first thing Monday morning at exactly 8:00am or you'll never get through!!!

When you see a 'duplicate' status, it usually means one of three things: 1. The system registered your certification submission twice due to a technical glitch (most common) 2. You accidentally certified for weeks that were already processed 3. There's a data error on EDD's end I recommend taking these steps: 1. First, double-check your payment history in UI Online to confirm if those weeks show up anywhere else 2. If they don't appear elsewhere, you should contact EDD to have them review the duplicate flag 3. While waiting, continue certifying for new weeks as they become available The duplicate flag won't get you in trouble if it was a system error, but you'll need to get it resolved to receive payment for those weeks.

I ran into this exact issue back in January! I spent four days trying to call EDD with no luck - kept getting the "we're experiencing high call volume" message. Finally used a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that got me connected to a live agent in about 20 minutes. The agent verified it was a system error and removed the duplicate flag. My payment processed the next day. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km The duplicate flag is actually pretty common when their system lags or glitches during submission - the representative told me they see this all the time.

wait i'm confused... are u talking about certification or claim? because edd only lets you certify every 2 weeks not every week. maybe thats why its saying duplicate?

I would definitely contact EDD right away. Don't wait for this to resolve itself because 'duplicate' weeks don't automatically get fixed in my experience. I had something similar happen during my benefit year and when I finally reached someone, they told me I should have called sooner because the system was waiting for manual review. Don't make my mistake! The longer you wait, the further your payment gets delayed.

This happened to me during my last certifications too! I actually took screenshots before and after submitting because I've had issues with EDD before. When I called (took me two days to get through), the rep said there was nothing wrong with my account and that the duplicate flag would clear itself in 48 hours. Well, it didn't. Had to call AGAIN and the second rep actually fixed it while I was on the phone. Make sure whoever you talk to actually resolves it instead of just telling you to wait!

UPDATE: I finally got through to EDD this morning after trying that Claimyr service someone mentioned. The agent confirmed it was a system glitch on their end - apparently their servers had some issues on the day I certified and a bunch of people got hit with duplicate flags. She removed the flag while I was on the phone and said my payment should process within 24-48 hours. Thanks everyone for your help and advice!