EDD eligibility interview just finished - how long until employer contact and decision?

In my experience, the 10-day timeframe is more of a maximum than the norm. I had my eligibility interview back in February, and they made a decision in just 3 days. The interviewer told me the same thing - that it could take up to 10 days - but I think they say that to manage expectations. A lot depends on how quickly your former employer responds and whether there are any discrepancies between what you reported and what they say. If everything aligns and your employer responds promptly, you might hear back much sooner than 10 days.

mine took the full 10 days and then some!! its so frustrating but hang in there. they told me 10 days then it was more like 14 and i had to keep checking my ui online account everyday 😫

The timeframe really varies depending on several factors: 1. How complex your case is (simple layoffs tend to process faster) 2. Your former employer's response time 3. Current EDD workload and staffing 4. Whether additional information is needed If you were laid off due to lack of work and your employer confirms this promptly, you could see a decision in 2-4 days. If there are any disputes about your separation reason or if your employer is slow to respond, it might take the full 10 days or occasionally longer. My best advice is to keep certifying for benefits during this waiting period (if you're already in the certification cycle) and check your UI Online account daily for updates. The notification system isn't always reliable, so proactive checking helps.

got approved literally as i was walking out of the interview room last month!! interviewer told me same thing about 10 days but then checked something in her system and said i was good to go right then. maybe u just got someone who likes to follow the script?

The EDD phone system is IMPOSSIBLE to get through if you want to check on your status during the waiting period. After my interview last year, I tried calling for THREE DAYS STRAIGHT and kept getting the "we're experiencing high call volume" message before it hung up on me. I finally used Claimyr (claimyr.com) and got through to an agent in about 20 minutes. They were able to tell me my employer had already responded and my claim was just waiting for final review. Saved me a ton of anxiety! They have a video showing how it works here: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km Definitely worth it if you're going crazy waiting and need to know what's happening with your claim.

Mine took 8 days but my buddy got his in 2 days we both had interviews same week in January. Think it depends on how backed up they are and if your employer actually responds quick. The system is completely inconsistent lol

One important thing to understand: the EDD has to give your employer a reasonable amount of time to respond to their inquiry, which is why they quote the 10-day timeframe. By law, employers have rights in this process too. If your separation was due to a layoff and there's no dispute about misconduct or voluntary quit issues, your case should be fairly straightforward. However, even straightforward cases follow procedural timelines. One tip: while waiting, make sure your UI Online account is properly set up to receive electronic notices rather than mail. This can save you several days of waiting for paper notifications. Also, continue your work search activities and document them carefully during this waiting period.

wait are u supposed to be doing work search while waiting for interview decision?? i thought that was only after ur approved??

Update: Just wanted to let everyone know I got approved today! Only took 4 days after the interview. Such a relief. Thanks for all the advice and support - it definitely helped me manage my anxiety during the wait.