EDD certifications showing $0.00 payment - What's going on?

Ugh, that sucks! I had a similar issue last month. Have you checked your claim balance? Sometimes it shows $0 if your benefit year ended or if you've exhausted your benefits.

I found a way to actually get someone on the phone. I used this site's (claimyr.com) calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, waits for a live agent to pick up, then sends the call to my phone. It does cost $20, but it works. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/Ize0EkN4HDI

Here's what you need to do: 1. Double-check all your certification answers. Even small mistakes can result in $0 payments. 2. Look for any pending interviews or requests for additional information in your EDD inbox. 3. Verify your identity hasn't been flagged for fraud (unfortunately common these days). 4. If everything looks good on your end, you'll need to contact EDD directly. 5. Be persistent! Sometimes it takes multiple attempts to get through. If none of this works, consider reaching out to your local assembly member's office. They can often help expedite EDD issues. Good luck! The system is frustrating, but don't give up. You'll get it sorted out eventually.

same boat here fam. been waiting 6 weeks for my money. EDD is a joke 🤮

Plot twist: What if we all storm the EDD office like it's Area 51? They can't stop all of us! 👽💨

Have you checked if there's been any recent changes to unemployment policies? Sometimes they implement new rules and don't communicate them well.

edd more like eDD-eez nuts goteem 🥜🤣

Serious question: has anyone successfully sued EDD for delays? This is getting ridiculous.

Pro tip: document EVERYTHING. Every call, every letter, every email. If you need to escalate, having a paper trail is crucial.

I went through this exact same thing last month! Turned out there was a "work search requirement" flag on my account that I didn't know about. Even though I was doing everything right during certification, the system automatically flagged me because I hadn't logged enough job search activities in their CalJOBS system. Once I went back and entered my job searches for the previous weeks, my payments processed within 3 days. Check your UI Online account for any alerts or messages - sometimes they're buried in weird places. Also worth checking if you accidentally answered "yes" to any of the questions about working or refusing work during certification. Hope this helps!