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

Generally speaking, it IS a good sign if they already have the employer's response during your interview. It means they can make a decision faster without having to wait for additional information. The fact that the interviewer asked about your certifications is also positive - they wouldn't bother asking if they were planning to disqualify you. After my interview, it took about 5 business days for my pending payments to switch to paid. But I've seen others get paid within 24-48 hours after a successful interview. Keep checking your UI Online portal daily.

congrats on getting thru the interview! i had mine last month and my payments switched from pending to paid literally the next morning. fingers crossed for u!

I wouldn't get my hopes up too much. The EDD rep told me the same thing about my employer responding, then THREE WEEKS LATER I got a disqualification notice!!! Apparently my employer told them I was fired for misconduct (I WASN'T) and EDD just took their word for it. I had to file an appeal and the whole process took MONTHS to resolve. The system is rigged against workers!!!

when they asked u about certifying that's actually part of their script for everyone lol. they always ask that. doesnt mean anything one way or other

Did the interviewer tell you exactly what your employer said? That's really important because if they said you quit without good cause or were fired for misconduct, you'll probably be disqualified even if the interview seemed friendly.

Make sure you continue certifying every two weeks while you wait for a decision. Even if your payments are pending now, they'll all be released at once if approved. If you stop certifying, you'll have to go through additional steps to claim those weeks later.

I had the same thing happen last year. Wait about 3-5 days and if nothing changes try calling but be prepared to spend ALL DAY trying to reach someone. I finally got through after 43 calls! My issue was that even though the interview went well, the employee who conducted it forgot to update something in the system. Good luck!

Since everyone's sharing their timelines, mine was 2 business days from interview to payments being released. But this was after the interviewer explicitly told me at the end of our call that everything looked good and I should expect payment soon. If you're still stuck after a few days, I highly recommend using Claimyr to get through to an EDD representative. Regular calling is nearly impossible with how overloaded the phone lines are. When I used Claimyr (claimyr.com), I got connected right away rather than making 100+ calls myself. They have a video demo showing how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km

Sounds like you're in a good position! The fact that your interview was brief (only 10 minutes) and the interviewer didn't challenge your layoff explanation is definitely encouraging. When there are issues or discrepancies between what the employer and employee report, those interviews tend to be much longer with lots of follow-up questions. I had a similar experience - smooth interview, employer had already responded, and I got my pending payments released within 48 hours. The key thing is that if your employer had reported something negative like misconduct or voluntary quit, the interviewer would have been required to ask you specific questions about those allegations. Keep certifying every two weeks while you wait, and try to be patient for at least 3-5 business days. If nothing changes by then, definitely try calling EDD directly or using one of those callback services to check on the status. Fingers crossed you'll see those payments switch from pending to paid very soon!

Hey Ethan! Your situation sounds really promising based on what you've described. I went through a similar experience about 6 months ago - had my eligibility interview, it was brief and straightforward, and the rep mentioned my employer had already responded. Like you, I was laid off due to company downsizing. The fact that your interview only lasted 10 minutes and the interviewer didn't drill you with follow-up questions is definitely a good sign. When I had friends who faced contested claims or misconduct allegations, their interviews were 30+ minutes with tons of detailed questions about specific incidents. Mine took exactly 3 business days from interview to seeing all my pending payments flip to "Paid" status. I'd been certifying for 5 weeks at that point, so getting that lump sum was such a relief! Just stay consistent with your bi-weekly certifications and try not to stress too much over the next few days. The combination of a cooperative employer response, brief interview, and no challenging questions really does suggest everything is aligned for approval. Hoping you get that good news soon - the rent stress is real!

I'm going through almost the exact same situation right now! Had my EDD interview yesterday and it sounds very similar to yours - lasted about 12 minutes, interviewer was friendly, and she mentioned they already had my employer's response. I was also laid off due to company restructuring. The interviewer asked me the same questions about certifying for benefits while waiting. I've been pending for 3 weeks now on 6 certifications, so really hoping this gets resolved soon. Reading everyone's experiences here is giving me some hope that the brief, unchallenged interview is a positive sign. Did you get any sense from the interviewer about timing? Mine just said they'd process everything and I should keep checking my account. The waiting game is brutal when you're watching bills pile up! Keeping my fingers crossed for both of us that we see those payments switch to "Paid" in the next few days.

I'm in a very similar situation right now - just had my EDD interview this morning and it went almost exactly like yours! The rep was surprisingly pleasant (I was bracing for the worst based on horror stories I'd read), and she also mentioned that my former employer had already submitted their response. My interview was only about 8 minutes long, which after reading everyone's responses here seems like a really good sign. She asked about my separation (also a layoff due to budget cuts), confirmed my contact info, and asked about my certifications - all very straightforward with no pushback or follow-up questions. I've been certifying for 3 weeks so far with everything stuck in pending status. The financial stress is real - I'm down to my last $200 and rent is due in two weeks! But reading everyone's experiences here is giving me hope that the combination of a brief interview + employer already responding + no challenging questions usually leads to approval within a few days. Thanks for posting this - it's so helpful to hear from others going through the same process. The waiting and uncertainty is definitely the hardest part. Hoping we both get good news soon! I'll try to remember to update this thread if/when my status changes.

Based on everything you've described, this really does sound like a positive outcome is coming your way! I went through this exact process about 8 months ago and had a very similar experience - brief interview (mine was 9 minutes), employer had already responded, and the rep was actually pleasant to deal with. The key indicator for me was that when there are issues or discrepancies, those interviews drag on much longer. Mine was also for a layoff due to company downsizing, and like yours, the interviewer didn't challenge my explanation at all. She just took notes and moved on. My timeline was 4 business days from interview to all pending payments switching to "Paid" status. I had been pending for about 3 weeks like you, so getting that back pay was such a relief! The fact that your employer proactively responded before your interview suggests they probably confirmed the layoff details you provided. Keep doing exactly what you're doing - certify every two weeks and try to stay patient for at least a few more business days. If nothing changes by early next week, definitely try calling EDD or using one of those callback services others mentioned. But honestly, based on your description and comparing it to my experience and others here, I'd be surprised if you don't see good news very soon. Hang in there!