EDD payment stuck on pending after midnight certification - used to be immediate

EDD is super slow now. my certifications stay pending for like 3-4 days sometimes. system got worse not better lol

This is actually normal now. EDD implemented additional review processes in 2024, and most first certifications on new claims go through an automated review that can take 24-72 hours. If this is your very first certification on this new claim, that's likely what's happening. As long as you don't have any eligibility issues, it should change to 'paid' status within 3 business days. For future certifications, the process usually speeds up once your claim pattern is established in their system.

I had the same EXACT problem last month!!! Certified at midnight thinking the money would be there the next day like it used to be years ago, but nope - stuck on pending for FIVE DAYS!!! Called EDD like 57 times and couldn't get through until I found this service called Claimyr that got me connected to an EDD rep in about 20 minutes. The rep told me they have new fraud prevention measures that sometimes flag first certifications. He fixed it right on the spot and my payment went to paid status that same day. Check out their demo: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km or go to claimyr.com - totally worth it when you're freaking out about rent!

Did u report any work or earnings when u certified? That will ALWAYS put it in pending until they manually review it. Happened to me all the time when I was doing gig work.

Something everyone's missing - your screenshot shows both weeks are pending. That's actually a good sign because when there's an eligibility issue, usually only one week gets stuck. When both are pending together, it's typically just a processing delay. I bet they'll both switch to paid at the same time, probably tomorrow or Wednesday. The system batches payments differently than it did in 2023.

I always certify sunday morning instead of midnight and my payments go thru faster. Midnight certification = more competition in the queue = longer wait. Try it next time!

Quick update for you - as of the July 2025 updates to UI Online, EDD now displays an estimated processing date for pending payments. Click on the transaction details for each pending certification, and at the bottom you should see "Estimated processing completion: [date]" which will give you a better idea of when to expect the payment to process.

Anyone notice that EDD payments always get delayed right before holidays or at the end of the month when everyone's rent is due? It's like they KNOW exactly when we need the money most!!! 🙄

I'm dealing with the exact same thing right now! Just certified yesterday morning and still showing pending. This is actually really reassuring to read that it's normal for new claims - I was starting to panic thinking I did something wrong during certification. The old system spoiled us with those instant updates! Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences, especially about the estimated processing dates. Going to check that feature right now.

I went through this exact same situation about two months ago! First certification on a new claim, and I was freaking out because it stayed pending for 4 days straight. Called EDD multiple times but couldn't get through. Finally it processed on the 5th day and I got both weeks at once. Now that I'm a few certifications in, my payments usually process within 24-48 hours. The waiting is brutal but it really does seem to be their new normal for first certifications. Hang in there - sounds like yours should process soon based on what others are saying about the estimated dates!

I'm going through this exact same thing right now! Just certified for my second week on a new claim and it's been pending for 2 days. Reading through all these comments is actually really helpful - I had no idea EDD changed their processing so much since 2023. The estimated processing date feature is clutch though, mine shows it should be done by Thursday. It's definitely stressful when you're used to the old instant system, but sounds like this is just the new reality for first few certifications. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences, makes me feel way less anxious about it!