EDD phone interview went smoothly - employer already responded - good sign?

Thanks for this! That makes me feel a bit better. The interviewer didn't say anything negative or challenge anything I said, so maybe that's another good sign? I'll keep obsessively checking my portal every few hours lol.

That's amazing! Really hoping for the same result. Did they tell you during the interview that you were approved or did you just have to wait and see?

they didnt tell me anything during the call just asked questions and said theyd process everything. no news is good news i guess!

I'm sorry that happened to you, but most cases don't end up like that. If the OP's employer had said something negative, the interviewer would have asked more probing questions about the separation. The fact that the interview went smoothly suggests the employer didn't contest anything. OP - one thing I learned from my experience is that calling EDD directly after your interview can sometimes speed things up. If you haven't heard anything after 3-4 days, try to get an agent on the phone who can check the status and potentially release your pending payments. I used Claimyr (claimyr.com) to get through to an EDD rep when I was stuck in pending after my interview. Check out their video demo: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km. Got connected to an actual person who could help in under 10 minutes instead of calling for days.

This is correct - the certification question is standard procedure during all eligibility interviews. However, the fact that the interviewer had the employer's response and conducted a brief interview without challenging the claimant's statements is generally positive. For the timeline: EDD is required to make a determination within 10 calendar days of completing the eligibility interview. In practice, simple cases where employer and employee statements align are often processed within 2-3 business days. If your employer contested your claim or provided contradictory information, the interview would typically be more extensive with specific questions about the discrepancies.

Thank you for the clarification! That makes sense about the certification question being standard. The interview only lasted about 10 minutes and she didn't ask anything unexpected or challenge my statement about why I left the job. Hoping that's a good sign!

No, she didn't tell me what they said specifically. She just mentioned they had already responded and then asked me to explain why I separated from the employer. I told her I was laid off due to company restructuring (which is true). She didn't challenge this or ask for more details, just made some notes and moved on to confirming my contact information.

That's a positive sign. If your employer had claimed misconduct or voluntary quit, the interviewer would be required to ask you specific questions about those allegations and give you an opportunity to respond. A brief, unchallenged discussion about a layoff strongly suggests your employer confirmed the same reason for separation.

Yes, I've been certifying religiously every two weeks! I set calendar reminders so I don't forget. Just hope they approve soon because my savings are getting low.