EDD phone interview decision timeline - really 7-10 days or faster?

mine took exactly 8 days last month so they were right on target with what they told u

It really depends on the complexity of your case and current EDD workload. For straightforward layoffs with clear documentation, I've seen decisions come through in 3-5 business days. However, if there are any discrepancies between your statement and what your employer reported, or if they're experiencing high volume, it could take the full 10 days or occasionally longer. Your best bet is to check your UI Online account daily. The status will change from "pending" to either "paid" or "disqualified" once they make a determination. You'll eventually get a notice in the mail, but the online status usually updates faster.

My sister just went through this. Her interview was on a Tuesday and by Friday her account switched from pending to paid! So sometimes it's way faster than they say. Good luck!!

I WAITED THREE WEEKS AFTER MY INTERVIEW!!! And kept calling and calling and NO ONE would tell me what was happening!!! Every rep gave me different info. One said my case was "under review" another said it was "waiting for supervisor approval" and another said there was "no issue noted"!!! EDD IS THE WORST!!! Even when you do everything right they still make you wait!!! I had to borrow money from family for rent while waiting on MONEY I DESERVED!!!!

I went through this process recently and while they do say 7-10 business days, my determination came through in 6 days. Here are some things that might help speed things up: 1. Make sure your UI Online account is fully set up with all requested documents uploaded 2. Complete any outstanding certifications 3. Double-check that your contact information is current If you have a straightforward case like a layoff with clear documentation from your employer, it tends to be processed faster. If you're getting close to your rent due date and haven't heard back, you might want to try contacting EDD directly for a status update, although getting through can be challenging.

When I had my interview the lady told me 7-10 days too but literally the next morning my account switched from pending to paid! I think they just say that to cover themselves but actually process most clear-cut cases much faster. BTW if you need to call them and can't get through, I used this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that basically calls EDD for you and then connects you when they get through. Saved me hours of redial frustration. They have a demo video of how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km I found it super helpful when I needed to check on my claim status after waiting a week with no updates.

ok i had a weird situation last month... got my interview, lady said 7-10 days, then THREE DAYS LATER i got payment! but heres the weird part - never got ANY decision letter or email. money just showed up in my account. still waiting for official determination letter lol. EDD is so random.

My roommate just went through this too, her decision came in 4 days after her interview! Hope yours is quick too!

UPDATE: You guys won't believe this - I just checked my UI Online account and my status changed from pending to paid TODAY! It's only been 2 business days since my interview. I'm shocked after reading all these varied timelines. Seems totally random but I'm definitely not complaining! Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences!

Congrats Dylan! That's awesome news and such a relief I'm sure. Your experience really shows how unpredictable EDD can be - some people wait weeks while others get approved in just a couple days. For anyone else reading this who's still waiting, don't lose hope! It really does seem like straightforward layoff cases tend to get processed faster, even if they give everyone the same 7-10 day estimate. Thanks for updating us with the good news!

This whole thread is so helpful! I'm currently waiting for my interview to be scheduled (filed 2 weeks ago) and seeing Dylan's quick turnaround gives me hope. It's interesting how much the timelines vary - seems like EDD just gives everyone the standard 7-10 day line but processes straightforward cases way faster. For those still waiting, it sounds like checking UI Online daily is key since that updates before any mail notices arrive. Thanks everyone for sharing your real experiences rather than just the official timelines!

Wow, what a rollercoaster of experiences in this thread! As someone who just had my EDD interview last week and is currently in the dreaded waiting period, this has been both reassuring and nerve-wracking to read. Dylan's 2-day approval is amazing and gives me hope, but Miguel's 3-week ordeal is exactly what keeps me up at night checking my UI Online account obsessively. I think the key takeaway here is that EDD's processing times are wildly inconsistent regardless of case complexity. My interview went smoothly (standard layoff due to budget cuts) and the rep seemed positive, but I'm trying not to get my hopes up for a quick turnaround like Dylan got. Thanks to everyone who shared their real timelines - it's so much more helpful than the generic "7-10 business days" line they give everyone. Going to keep checking my account daily and maybe try that Claimyr service if I don't see movement by next week!

Reading through everyone's experiences here has been incredibly eye-opening! I'm currently waiting for my interview to be scheduled after filing 3 weeks ago, and this thread perfectly captures the anxiety and uncertainty of dealing with EDD. Dylan's lightning-fast 2-day approval is absolutely amazing and gives me so much hope, while Miguel's 3-week nightmare reminds me to prepare for the worst-case scenario. What strikes me most is how the 7-10 day timeline seems to be more of a legal disclaimer than an actual estimate. The real processing times appear to be all over the map regardless of case complexity. I'm bookmarking this thread to reference once I get to the post-interview waiting stage - the advice about checking UI Online daily and having backup plans for rent/bills is invaluable. Thanks to everyone for sharing their real experiences rather than just repeating the official EDD talking points. This kind of peer-to-peer information sharing is exactly what people dealing with unemployment need to hear!

Just wanted to chime in as someone who went through this process about 6 months ago - the timeline really is all over the place! I had my interview on a Wednesday and got approved the following Tuesday (so 4 business days), but my neighbor had to wait almost 3 weeks for hers with a nearly identical situation (both laid off from retail due to store closures). One thing I noticed that might help speed things up is making sure your employer filed their response properly. In my case, I called my former HR department a few days after my interview just to confirm they had submitted whatever EDD needed from their end. Turns out there was a small delay on their side that could have held up my case. Dylan's 2-day turnaround is incredible though - definitely gives hope to everyone still waiting! The key really is checking that UI Online account religiously because the status change happens way before any mail arrives.

This thread has been incredibly helpful! I'm currently in week 2 of waiting for my interview to be scheduled and seeing Dylan's amazing 2-day approval really shows that EDD can move fast when they want to. The range of experiences here is wild - from 2 days to 3+ weeks for what seem like similar cases. One thing I'm taking away is that the "7-10 business days" timeline they give everyone is basically meaningless. It sounds like they just use it as a safe estimate to manage expectations, but the actual processing time depends on factors we probably don't even know about. For anyone else waiting, I'm definitely going to follow the advice about checking UI Online daily once I get past the interview stage. And Ava's tip about following up with your former employer is brilliant - I never would have thought about that potential delay. Thanks everyone for sharing your real experiences instead of just the official EDD party line!