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.