EDD only paid one week but left another week pending - can't get through on phones

This exact thing happened to me last month! One week paid, one week pending for no apparent reason. Turns out they were doing an eligibility review on just that week because I reported slightly higher income from a side gig. Did you report any earnings for the pending week that were different from the paid week?

somtimes its just random flagging in their system. my brother had 3 weeks paid then 1 pending then 2 more paid without changing anything. EDD computers are from like 1995 lol

This is a common issue that happens for several reasons. The most likely explanations are: 1. Random quarterly review flag - EDD automatically flags some certifications during the quarter change (which just happened in July) 2. Identity verification check - sometimes they'll hold one payment while verifying identity again 3. Employer response delay - if your former employer just responded to something 4. System glitch that requires manual override Unfortunately, you're right that you need to speak with a representative to resolve this. The regular customer service line has very limited availability, but there are a few strategies that might help: - Call exactly at 8:01 AM when they open - Use the technical support number (833-978-2511) and request a transfer - Try the UI Online message center and specifically request a callback And make sure to keep certifying for any upcoming weeks while this gets resolved.

After dealing with EDD for months I finally found a service called Claimyr that got me through to an EDD rep in about 20 minutes instead of spending days trying to get through. Their website is claimyr.com and they have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km It was honestly the only way I could get my pending payments fixed. The rep explained that my account had a random quarterly review flag (exactly what someone mentioned above) and they cleared it immediately once I actually got through to them.

The EXACT same thing is happening to me right now!! One week paid, one week pending since July 15th!! I've been trying to call EDD for DAYS and can't get through! This is RIDICULOUS!! How are we supposed to pay bills when they randomly decide to hold our money with NO EXPLANATION?? I'm going to try calling again tomorrow but I'm about to give up. Has anyone here actually gotten their pending payment resolved without spending 8 hours a day redialing???

This happens all the time with EDD. Two main reasons: 1. Quarterly income review (they check if you worked during the quarter) 2. Random eligibility review Did you get any letters in your UI Online inbox? Sometimes they send an interview notice or request for additional information but don't make it obvious. Check your spam folder too if you get email notifications. If there's no obvious issue, it's definitely worth talking to someone. I'd recommend trying right at 8:01 AM or right after lunch at 1:00 PM - those are slightly better times to get through. And make sure you're calling 800-300-5616, not the other numbers.

my claim did this 2. pending is better then disqualified!! at least u will get the $$$ eventualy

Update on what I said earlier - I just remembered something important. If you were ever on any type of disability claim (SDI) within the past 18 months, sometimes EDD will put a week on pending because they're checking with the disability department to make sure there's no overlap. This happens pretty regularly and can take 7-10 days to clear automatically without you doing anything. Also, when you do get through to EDD, ask them to check if you have any "stop payment alerts" on your account. That's often the technical term for whatever is holding up your payment, and knowing that specific language can help the representative assist you more quickly.

just keep certifying even with the pending week. dont stop or ull make it worse

Did you check if you accidentally answered something differently on the certification questions? Sometimes just one wrong answer (like saying you weren't available for work on one day) can trigger a pending status. Double-check your certification history and compare the answers between the paid week and pending week.

Any luck getting through today? I'm curious if the SDI thing mentioned above might be the issue. That would make sense if they're doing some cross-checking between systems.

That's awesome news! So glad you got it resolved! This is exactly why this community is so helpful - everyone sharing their experiences and tips. The SDI cross-check thing is something I never would have thought of but makes total sense. I'm going to bookmark this thread for future reference in case I run into similar issues. Hope your payment comes through quickly!

This is such a helpful thread! I'm dealing with something similar right now - one week paid, one pending since last Friday. Reading through everyone's experiences here gives me hope that it's probably just a system issue and not something I did wrong. The SDI cross-check explanation makes a lot of sense, and I'm definitely going to try the 8:01 AM calling strategy tomorrow. It's so frustrating that EDD doesn't give any clear explanation for these holds, but I'm grateful for communities like this where people share what actually works. Thanks for sharing your resolution - it gives the rest of us hope!

I'm going through this exact same issue right now! Filed for two weeks last Sunday and only got paid for one - the other is sitting on pending with no explanation whatsoever. It's so reassuring to read through this thread and see that I'm not alone and that there are actual reasons why this happens. The SDI cross-check thing is fascinating - I never had SDI but I'm wondering if there are other similar system checks they do. I'm definitely going to try the 8:01 AM calling strategy tomorrow and ask about "stop payment alerts" specifically. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences and tips - this community is incredibly helpful when EDD's own system gives us zero information about what's going on!

I've been following this thread and wow, what a learning experience! I'm currently dealing with a similar situation - certified two weeks ago and one payment went through fine while the other is stuck on pending. Reading through everyone's experiences here has been incredibly helpful, especially the insights about SDI cross-checks and quarterly reviews. I had no idea these were even things that could trigger holds! I'm definitely going to try the 8:01 AM calling strategy tomorrow and make sure to ask about "stop payment alerts" specifically. It's frustrating that EDD's system doesn't provide any transparency about why these holds happen, but I'm so grateful for this community where people share real solutions that actually work. Seeing that others have successfully resolved this gives me hope that mine will get sorted out too!

This thread is incredibly valuable! I'm bookmarking it right now because the level of detail and real solutions shared here is amazing. The breakdown of possible causes (quarterly reviews, SDI cross-checks, random system flags) and the specific strategies that actually work (calling at 8:01 AM, asking about "stop payment alerts," using the technical support number for transfers) are exactly what people need when dealing with EDD's frustrating lack of transparency. It's ridiculous that we have to become detectives to figure out our own benefit issues, but communities like this make all the difference. Thank you to everyone who took the time to share their experiences and successful resolution strategies!

This thread is absolutely gold! I'm dealing with a similar situation right now (one week paid, one pending since last Tuesday) and was starting to panic thinking I'd messed something up. Reading through everyone's experiences and seeing the successful resolution is such a relief. The breakdown of all the possible causes - quarterly reviews, SDI cross-checks, random system flags - makes so much sense and explains why EDD's system can be so unpredictable. I'm definitely going to try the 8:01 AM calling strategy tomorrow and use the specific "stop payment alerts" language when I get through. It's frustrating that we have to become EDD experts just to get our own benefits, but this community sharing real solutions is invaluable. Thank you everyone for taking the time to help others navigate this mess!

This thread has been incredibly helpful! I'm currently dealing with the exact same issue - certified for two weeks on Sunday and only one week got paid while the other is stuck on pending with zero explanation. Reading through everyone's experiences here has given me so much relief knowing I'm not alone and that there are actual explanations for why this happens. The insights about quarterly reviews, SDI cross-checks, and random system flags are things I never would have known about otherwise. I'm definitely going to try the 8:01 AM calling strategy tomorrow and make sure to ask specifically about "stop payment alerts" when I get through. It's so frustrating that EDD's system leaves us completely in the dark about these holds, but communities like this where people share real solutions are absolutely invaluable. Thank you to everyone who took the time to share their experiences and successful strategies - you're helping so many of us navigate this confusing system!

This thread has been such a lifesaver for me! I'm dealing with the exact same situation right now - certified last Sunday and only got paid for one week while the other is stuck on pending. I was honestly starting to think I had done something wrong with my certification, but reading through everyone's experiences here shows this is way more common than I realized. The explanations about quarterly reviews, SDI cross-checks, and random system flags are incredibly helpful - I had no clue these were even things that could happen! I'm definitely going to try the 8:01 AM calling strategy tomorrow and make sure to ask about "stop payment alerts" specifically. It's so frustrating that EDD gives us zero transparency about these holds, but seeing that so many people have successfully resolved this gives me hope. Thanks to everyone who shared their strategies and experiences - this community is amazing for helping people navigate EDD's confusing system!