EDD eligibility interview for unreported wages ended with payment - what's happening?

This is actually pretty common with EDD. The interviewer was likely just following protocol by mentioning the appeal paperwork, which they send to everyone regardless of the decision. The fact that your payments went from pending to paid is a very good sign! It typically means the interviewer ruled in your favor and determined that your unreported wages weren't a deliberate attempt to defraud EDD, especially since it was a relatively small amount. You'll still get a written determination in the mail, but the payment status changing is basically the system implementing their decision. The money should hit your card within 24-48 hours.

my freind had this EXACT situation last yr!! they said appeal paperwork but then everything went paid right after. she got all her money and nothing bad ever came from it lol. the edd people always sound mean but i think they have to.

I went through this exact scenario in January. The appeal form they're referring to is actually the Notice of Determination, which EDD sends regardless of whether they found in your favor or against you. When your weeks switch from pending to paid, that's the EDD system implementing the interviewer's decision - which in your case was clearly favorable. The interviewer might have sounded stern, but they're trained to maintain a neutral demeanor during these interviews. They're mostly looking for willful misrepresentation vs. honest mistakes. Since you were forthcoming and the amount was relatively small, they likely determined it was an honest oversight. You'll receive an official notice in 7-10 days explaining the decision, but you can relax - your money should post to your EDD debit card or direct deposit within 48 hours of the status changing to paid.

they alwyas sound mean its their job lol. my payments went to paid after interview 2 but then i got disqualifed 3 weeks later and had to pay back $8400!! dont spend it yet just to be safe ok

I've been having the most frustrating time trying to get through to EDD for my eligibility interview - they rescheduled mine TWICE and now I can't even get anyone on the phone to find out when the new one is! I found this service called Claimyr that actually helped me get through to a live EDD rep after weeks of trying. Their system basically holds your place in line and calls you when an agent is available. Worked way better than spending all day hitting redial. You can see how it works in their demo video: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km or check out their website at claimyr.com. Back to your situation though - the fact your payments went to paid is definitely a good sign! The paperwork they mentioned is probably just the formal determination letter that explains their decision.

EDD IS A JOKE!!!!! They did the same thing to me but then FROZE my card two days later for "verification" and I couldnt get the money for another 2 WEEKS!!!!! The left hand has NO IDEA what the right hand is doing there. Just because it says paid doesnt mean youll get it right away trust me.

To clarify on some of the responses here - when unreported wages are found to be an honest mistake rather than willful fraud, EDD typically won't issue an overpayment or disqualification, especially for smaller amounts like you mentioned. The interviewer was required to tell you about appeal rights because that's standard procedure for ALL determinations, even favorable ones. The Notice of Determination you'll receive will include language about appeal rights regardless of whether they ruled in your favor or not. This is because all EDD determinations, positive or negative, can be appealed (though obviously you wouldn't appeal a favorable decision). The payment status changing to PAID is the system implementation of their decision, which is clearly in your favor. While there are occasional system glitches, this sequence of events strongly indicates a positive outcome for your claim.

Congratulations on getting your payments! I went through a similar situation last year with unreported DoorDash earnings from 2022 that I completely forgot about (only like $1,800). The interviewer was ice cold and made me feel like a criminal, but my payments also switched to PAID right after the call. Got my money within 2 days and the determination letter a week later confirming they ruled it was an honest oversight. The key thing EDD looks for is whether you were trying to hide income deliberately vs. just making a mistake. Since you were honest about it during the interview and the amount was relatively small, they likely saw it as the latter. Definitely keep reporting everything going forward - even if it's just $50 from a random gig. Better safe than sorry with EDD!