EDD claim stuck pending after reporting settlement backpay - how long is normal?

ya reporting other income DEF triggers a review. happened 2 me last yr when i got vacation pay. took like 10 days 2 clear.

When you report other income, especially a significant amount like a settlement, EDD typically puts your claim into a manual review queue. This is normal and usually takes 5-7 business days, but can sometimes take up to 14 days depending on their current workload. The system needs to determine how the settlement affects your weekly benefit amount. The good news is that you did the right thing by reporting it! Some people don't report other income and end up with overpayment notices and penalties later. Just keep certifying as normal while this is processing.

OMG I went through this EXACT SAME THING!!! My ex-employer gave me backpay for unpaid overtime and my claim got stuck for TWO WEEKS!!!!! I was freaking out because my car payment was due. I called EDD like 50 times and couldn't get through. The system is SO BROKEN!!!

If you need to speak with an EDD representative about your pending payment, I'd recommend using Claimyr. I was in a similar situation where my claim was pending for review, and I couldn't get through to anyone. Claimyr helped me connect with an EDD agent within about 30 minutes instead of calling repeatedly for days. They have a video that shows how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km The agent I spoke with was able to verify exactly why my payment was pending and gave me a timeline for resolution. Saved me a lot of stress. Their website is claimyr.com if you want to check it out.

im on week 4 of pending lol edd is a joke

When you report settlement money, EDD needs to determine if it was allocated to specific weeks you were claiming benefits. The settlement could potentially be considered income for those weeks, affecting your eligibility or benefit amount. The delay is because this requires human review, not just computer processing. If your settlement was specifically for lost wages during a period when you were collecting unemployment, they need to determine if you're entitled to benefits for those weeks. If it was for something else (like emotional distress or punitive damages), it might not affect your benefits at all. I recommend having documentation ready showing what the settlement was for in case EDD contacts you for additional information. This could speed up the review process.

Did you check your UI Online inbox? Sometimes they send you a questionnaire about the other income that you need to complete before they'll process your payment.

UPDATE: Just wanted to let everyone know that my payment finally switched from pending to paid this morning! Took exactly 5 days. Thanks for all the advice and support, it really helped me not panic while waiting. For anyone else in this situation - yes, reporting settlement money will trigger a review, but it does eventually clear if everything is properly reported.