EDD eligibility interview scheduled but just received certification email - confused about my attendance termination case

The certification email is automated and doesn't mean anything about your eligibility. You still need to attend your interview on Thursday - that's when they'll determine if your attendance issues qualify as misconduct or if you'll be eligible for benefits. Missing the interview would likely result in automatic disqualification. As for your login issues, that's a separate problem. You need to call EDD technical support to merge your old and new accounts. The certification can wait until after your interview, but it's better to get your account fixed now so you're ready to certify right away if approved.

omg same thing happened with me!!! i got fired for attendance too but it was cuz my car broke down like 5 times. my interview is next week but i got that certification email already. dont stress, its just auto generated

The certification email is sent out automatically by the system and has nothing to do with your eligibility status. Your eligibility interview is still absolutely necessary, and that's where they'll determine if you qualify for benefits after being terminated for attendance issues. For your login problem, you need to contact EDD directly. Your old account from 2021 is still in the system, and they need to link it with your new claim. This is very common and happens to many people who have filed previously. For your upcoming interview, make sure to clearly explain the family emergencies that caused your absences. If you have any documentation of the emergencies (medical records, etc.), have those ready. The interviewer will be determining if your absences constitute "misconduct" which would disqualify you, or if they were for good cause, which might make you eligible despite the termination.

For the login issue, you have a few options: 1. Call the EDD technical support line at 1-833-978-2511 (though getting through can be very difficult) 2. Try using the "Forgot Password" option with your SSN and personal info 3. Visit an EDD office in person if possible I'd recommend trying to resolve this before your interview so you're ready to certify immediately if approved. If you wait until after the interview and are approved, you might delay your payments further.

If ur having trouble getting thru to EDD on the phone try using Claimyr. I was in the exact same situation last month - couldn't log in because I had a previous claim from years ago. I used claimyr.com and they got me connected to an EDD rep in like 20 minutes who fixed my account. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km Worth it for the headache it saved me. Good luck with ur interview too!

DO NOT MISS THAT INTERVIEW!!!! I missed mine because I thought the certification email meant I was approved and they disqualified me automatically. Had to appeal and wait 6 MORE WEEKS for a hearing. EDD's system is completely broken - they send confusing messages that contradict each other. The certification email means NOTHING about your eligibility!!!

not sure about the interview but for the login I had the same exact problem and what worked for me was using the "manage existing claim" option instead of trying to register a new account. try your old account info first

Regarding your termination for attendance: Whether this counts as misconduct depends on several factors that the interviewer will consider: 1. Were the absences for reasons beyond your control (like your family emergency)? 2. Did you follow company policy for reporting absences when possible? 3. Were you warned about attendance issues before termination? 4. Did you make reasonable efforts to maintain your employment? Bring any documentation of your family emergency and any communications with your employer about the absences. Be honest but emphasize that the absences were due to genuine emergencies. Sometimes even if you didn't follow proper notice procedures for legitimate emergencies, EDD may still find in your favor.

btw make sure ur phone is charged for the interview! my friend missed his cuz his phone died and EDD marked him as a no-show and denied his claim. they r super strict about that stuff

For your interview, here's what to prepare: 1. Timeline of absences with reasons 2. Any documentation of emergencies (texts, emails, hospital paperwork if available) 3. Know your employer's attendance policy 4. Explain why you couldn't provide proper notice when required 5. Be ready to discuss any prior warnings Stay calm and factual during the interview. The EDD interviewer isn't looking to trick you - they're gathering information to determine if your separation from employment qualifies you for benefits. As for certifying, you should still do it if you can get your account issues resolved, but understand that you won't receive payments until after a favorable eligibility determination.

Actually, I recommend certifying regardless of whether your interview has happened yet. If your eligibility is approved, EDD will process payments for the weeks you've certified. If you wait to certify until after approval, you'll have to wait even longer for payments. So fix your account issue asap and certify for any weeks you can. For your account issues, when you call EDD, specifically mention that you need to have your previous UI Online account linked to your new claim. This is a common issue they deal with all the time.