EDD payment stuck on pending 8 days after certification - normal waiting time?

Pending status for 8 days is a bit longer than normal, but not unheard of either. First payments sometimes take longer because they're reviewing your claim more carefully. A few things that could cause pending status: 1. They need to verify your last employer's info 2. There might be an eligibility interview scheduled that you haven't been notified about yet 3. They're checking your work search requirements 4. Sometimes the system flags random claims for additional review You should check your UI Online inbox to see if there are any messages or interview appointments. Also check your regular mail - EDD still sends important notices through regular post that might not show up in your online account.

mine was stuck on pending for 3 whole weeks last month!!! the system is completely broken tbh. when i finally got throuhg to someone they said it was because my former employer contested my claim saying i quit (which i didnt, they reduced my hours to like 5 a week which is constructive dismissal). had to do an eligibility interview but then got all my backpay at once. keep trying to call!!

After certifying for benefits, payments typically process within 24-48 hours if everything is in order with your claim. Since you're past that window and still showing pending, something is likely holding up your claim. Common issues for first payments: - Wages need verification - Identity verification not fully processed (even if you completed ID.me) - Former employer hasn't responded to EDD's inquiry - Eligibility issue flagged during certification I'd recommend trying to contact EDD ASAP rather than waiting. The pending status rarely resolves itself without intervention once it's been more than a week. Did you answer 'yes' to any questions during certification that might trigger a review? (Like being unavailable for work, refusing work, being sick, traveling, etc.

I had this exact same issue in January! Called like 47 times and couldn't get through. Finally i used this service called Claimyr that got me connected to an EDD rep in about 20 minutes. It basically calls EDD for you and then connects you when someone picks up. Saved me so much frustration. The website is claimyr.com and they have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km Turns out my account was flagged for additional verification because I had worked in 2 different states in the past 18 months. The rep fixed it right away and my payment switched from pending to paid within hours. Definitely worth talking to someone directly instead of waiting.

EVERYONE is having this problem right now!!! EDD is COMPLETELY OVERWHELMED and they're deliberately putting claims on pending to buy themselves time. They did this to me FOUR TIMES last year. It's absolutely CRIMINAL how they treat people who are already stressed about being unemployed!!! The truth is you HAVE to call and keep calling until you get through. It's the ONLY way to get your money. They'll never fix it automatically - they're hoping you'll give up. The whole system is designed to discourage people from collecting benefits they've EARNED and are ENTITLED TO!!

Hi there - I worked at EDD for 8 years and can share some insights. First payments often take longer because they're subject to additional verification. Eight days is longer than ideal but not yet in the danger zone. Here's what I recommend: 1. Wait until you hit the 10-day mark before really worrying 2. Check your UI Online account daily, especially the Notifications tab 3. Look for any correspondence in both your online inbox AND physical mail 4. Try calling right when they open (8:00 AM) as that's when wait times are shortest If you certified on Sunday (April 9th), today would actually be considered business day 6 since weekends don't count for processing. If you haven't received any notices requesting additional information, it's most likely just in the standard review queue.

my sister had her payment stuck on pending for 2 weeks and then it just suddenly changed to paid without her doing anything lol sometimes the edd system just works slow

I feel your pain waiting for that first payment! When I lost my restaurant job last year I was checking my UI Online account like 5 times a day hoping to see it change from pending to paid. What finally worked for me was calling the 833 number instead of the main 800 number. Sometimes the different phone lines have different wait times. Also try calling at exactly 8:01am when they first open. btw i'm curious did you get the letter with your award amount in the mail or just online? i'm trying to help my cousin who just filed and he's wondering how he'll get notified.

Update us when your status changes! This kind of information is really helpful for other members going through similar situations. The more data points we have about current processing times, the better we can help each other navigate the system.