EDD eligibility interview no-show - pregnant and terminated from job

mssed interviews happen ALL THE TIME. my interview was scheduled for 8-10am and they called me at 4:30pm that day lol. just keep ur phone on u for the next couple days

This happens frequently - EDD interviews often run behind schedule by hours or even days. It doesn't necessarily indicate approval or denial. Here's what you should do: 1. Keep your phone available for the next 2-3 business days - they'll likely call without warning 2. Check your UI Online portal for any message updates 3. Look for mail from EDD - sometimes they send determination notices without completing the interview if they have sufficient information While waiting, make sure you continue certifying for benefits every two weeks. Missing the interview won't automatically disqualify you, but failing to certify will definitely cause payment delays. Given your pregnancy situation, also document any medical restrictions if your doctor has advised against certain types of work. That documentation may be relevant during your interview.

Have you checked your spam folder for any emails from EDD? Sometimes they send rescheduling notices that end up filtered. Also check your contact information is correct in UI Online!

I went through something similar last month. My interview was scheduled for Tuesday, they never called, then they randomly called Thursday afternoon. The interviewer told me they're severely backlogged and running 2-3 days behind on most interviews. Absolutely mention the doctor's note and failure to accommodate during your interview. That's critical information since employer terminations during pregnancy can fall under wrongful termination, which strengthens your UI claim. In my experience, when the employer violated labor laws, EDD tends to side with the claimant. If you don't receive a call by the end of the week, you can try contacting EDD directly, though that's its own challenge with their overwhelmed phone system.

been on UI 3 times and honestly NEVER had an interview happen when scheduled. system is totally broken. last time they called me 4 days late at 7:30pm on a friday night!! like who does that?? EDD is a total mess right now

If they don't call by tomorrow, you should call them! That's what I did, I waiting 2 days after my missed interview then finally called. They had me on a completely different day in their system, it was a total mess up on their part.

After spending three weeks trying to reach EDD about a similar interview issue, I finally discovered Claimyr (claimyr.com). It's a service that basically calls EDD for you and then calls you when they have an agent on the line. Saved me hours of redial hell. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km It was the only way I finally got my interview rescheduled after EDD missed my original appointment. Worth it for the peace of mind, especially in your situation when you're pregnant and need this resolved quickly.

One more thing that might help - when they do call, they typically show up as "Unknown" or "No Caller ID" on your phone. Make sure you're answering all calls, even ones that look like spam, until you get your interview completed. Regarding your pregnancy-related termination, definitely have your timeline ready: - When you informed your employer - When the "performance issues" began being documented - Dates of any doctor notes or accommodation requests - Any witnesses to comments about your pregnancy This information will be crucial during your interview. If your employer terminated you because of your pregnancy, that's actually a potential DFEH/EEOC issue separate from your UI claim, but it significantly strengthens your unemployment case.

Just wanted to share that my husband had an interview scheduled at 10AM that didn't happen until 2:30PM THE NEXT DAY! EDD is running incredibly behind on everything. But good news is he got approved despite the delay. Just keep your phone nearby and answer everything!

Quick update question: It's been about 24 hours since your original post - have you received any calls or UI Online account updates yet?