EDD payment delays after interview - only one payment received

After your interview, the EDD agent needs to process your claim information which can take 3-5 business days in most cases. If the interview went well and there weren't any issues identified, your pending payments should switch to paid status within a week. However, the current processing times are longer than usual - I've seen some claims take up to 10-14 days after the interview to update. The fact they told you to keep certifying is a good sign, usually means they don't see major eligibility issues.

Your payment should come through soon. EDD is taking 10-14 days after interviews to process payments right now. The system is dealing with a backlog. Make sure your work search information is detailed when you certify - generic entries can trigger manual review which adds more delays. Also double check that your payment method is set up correctly in UI Online (direct deposit or Money Network card).

My brother had the same thing happen in February. Got 1 payment then waited forever. Turns out there was an identity verification issue they never told him about. He finally had to call to figure it out. Maybe check if there's any issues flagged on your account?

Try calling them. Seriously. I had the EXACT same situation. After my interview, the rep said 'just keep certifying' but my payments stayed pending for almost a month!!! When I finally got through to someone, turns out they needed additional employment verification they never told me about. Once I submitted it, payments were released TWO DAYS LATER. DON'T WAIT like I did. The system is broken and stuff gets stuck all the time without notifications. Call now, don't assume it's just processing normally.

my payments was stuck 4 like 2 months lol. they didnt even call me for my interview had to reschedule it twice!! when I finally did the interview lady was nice but it still took 3 more weeks b4 money came thru. edd is slower then molasses in january lolol

After your eligibility interview, there are a few specific things to check that can affect payment timing: 1. Check your UI Online inbox for any additional document requests 2. Verify your identity verification (ID.me) is complete and linked to your claim 3. Confirm your certifications show "pending" and not "disqualified" or "not paid" 4. Make sure you answered all certification questions correctly (especially work search) If you've certified for weeks that show as "pending" for more than 10 days after your interview, you should definitely call. Sometimes there's a flag on the account that only a representative can see and remove.

Quick update for you - there's currently a known issue with some claims after eligibility interviews. If the interviewer set your claim to "conditional payment" status but forgot to remove a temporary hold, it can get stuck in pending. Only a tier 2 representative can fix this. When you call, specifically request a tier 2 rep if the first person can't immediately see the issue. Hope this helps!

i just certified again yesterday but STILL no money!!! my interview was 3 weeks ago!!! this whole system is rigged, they dont want to pay us! im calling my assembly member tomorrow, my friend said thats the only thing that worked for him

Just wanted to follow up and see if you've had any luck getting your payments processed? Did you end up calling EDD? Sometimes after the interview, they're waiting for employer verification which can cause delays but they don't always tell you that's what they're waiting for.