EDD portal showing disqualification right after phone interview - is this normal?

Yes, the EDD portal can sometimes update within hours after an interview. I had the exact same thing happen after my eligibility interview in January. My weeks went from pending to disqualified almost immediately. BUT here's the good news - it was just a temporary status while they processed the final determination. Three days later everything switched to paid without me doing anything. Sometimes their system shows interim statuses while they complete the review process.

Mine did the same thing back in december, went from pending to DQ after my phonecall but then like a week later it went back to normal. The EDD lady told me later it was bc they had to verify my identity or something. Just wait a few days before u panic

This could actually indicate an issue that needs addressing. The "disqualified" status typically doesn't appear as a temporary processing status - it usually means there's a specific eligibility issue. While it sometimes resolves automatically as others mentioned, I'd recommend proactively contacting EDD rather than just waiting, especially since you have rent coming due soon. The specific reasons for disqualification should be mailed to you within 10 days, but calling can get you answers faster. You might want to specifically ask if there was any confusion about your job separation details or if they need additional documentation from your employer.

OMG the EXACT same thing happened to meeeee!!! I had my interview and then boom - disqualified! I cried all night thinking I was totally screwed. But then I checked again two days later and everything was fixed and switched to paid. EDD systems are WEIRD. Just give it a couple days before freaking out (like I did lol

I've seen this happen with several clients. The system sometimes shows an interim status while the final determination is being processed. Here's what's likely happening: 1. During/after your interview, the interviewer put notes in the system 2. The claim is temporarily marked disqualified while those notes are reviewed by a claims processor 3. The final determination will typically appear within 2-5 business days However, I always recommend calling to verify rather than just waiting, especially with rent due soon. The challenge is that EDD phone lines are constantly overwhelmed. Most people spend days trying to get through. I've had several clients use Claimyr (claimyr.com) to connect with EDD agents quickly. They have a service that helps you bypass the busy signals and connect directly to an agent who can check your claim status. They have a video demo showing how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km Getting definitive answers directly from an agent will give you peace of mind rather than just hoping it resolves itself.

don't waste your time calling edd theyll never pick up. your disqualified becuz you probably said something wrong in the interview. what did they ask you exactly?? the trick is to make sure you were laid off and not fired for any reason. if you told them you were fired or quit then your screwed

I used to work at EDD (not anymore thank goodness). The system DOES update that quickly after interviews, but it's important to understand that the interviewer doesn't make the final decision. They conduct the interview, enter notes, and then a claims processor reviews everything before making a determination. That's why you're seeing this temporary status. My suggestion - don't panic yet, but do try to contact them for clarification. The status could change automatically within a few days, but getting confirmation will help your peace of mind. If your reason for separation truly was a layoff due to restructuring and your employer confirms this, you should be eligible.

btw if it stays disqualified u can appeal it!! i had to do that once when they messed up my claim. took like 6 weeks to get a hearing but i won and got all my back pay. just saying u have options if it doesn't change

UPDATE: Just wanted to let everyone know that my status changed from disqualified to paid this morning! It took exactly 3 days just like some of you said. What a relief! I guess it really was just a temporary status while they processed everything. Thanks to everyone who helped ease my mind during this stressful time.

This is such a helpful thread! I'm new to this community and currently dealing with my first EDD claim after being laid off from my marketing job last month. Reading through everyone's experiences here really shows how common these temporary status changes are after interviews. It's reassuring to see that most people's issues resolved within a few days, but also good to know about options like appealing if needed. @Zoey Bianchi so glad yours worked out! This kind of real-world insight is exactly what newcomers like me need to understand how the system actually works vs. how we think it should work.

As someone who's been through multiple EDD claims over the years, I can confirm that this temporary "disqualified" status after interviews is unfortunately very common and poorly communicated by EDD. What you experienced is actually standard procedure - the system flags claims during the review process, which can appear as disqualification even when everything is fine. The key takeaway from your experience (and others in this thread) is that EDD's online portal often shows interim statuses that don't reflect the final determination. For anyone else reading this who might be in a similar situation: try to wait 3-5 business days before panicking, but don't hesitate to call if you have urgent financial deadlines like rent. One thing I'd add is that it's worth documenting these experiences. EDD's lack of clear communication about processing statuses causes unnecessary stress for thousands of claimants. The more people who provide feedback about these system issues, the better chance we have of them improving their communication in the future. Glad everything worked out for you, and thanks for updating the thread - that helps future readers know what to expect!

I'm really glad I found this thread! I'm currently going through my first EDD claim after being laid off from my tech job three weeks ago, and I have my eligibility interview scheduled for next Tuesday. Reading about everyone's experiences with the temporary "disqualified" status has been so helpful - I would have definitely panicked if I saw that appear right after my call without knowing this was normal. @Zoey Bianchi thanks for sharing your experience and the update! It's such a relief to see it worked out. @Cassandra Moon your insider perspective on how the interviewer vs. claims processor roles work is really valuable to understand. And @Amelia Martinez you're so right about EDD needing better communication - a simple "under review" message would save so much stress. I'm bookmarking this thread to refer back to after my interview. It's amazing how much real-world knowledge this community has compared to EDD's official resources. Fingers crossed my experience goes as smoothly as yours did!

This entire thread is such a perfect example of why community knowledge is so valuable when dealing with EDD! I went through something similar last year - had my interview on a Thursday afternoon, checked my portal Friday morning and saw "disqualified" status. I was absolutely devastated because I thought I had answered everything correctly about my layoff. Like many others here, it resolved itself within 4 days and switched to paid without me doing anything. But those 4 days were pure anxiety! What I learned from that experience is that EDD's system seems designed to show the most alarming possible status during processing phases. For anyone currently going through this - the pattern seems pretty consistent based on everyone's stories: interview happens, scary status appears within hours, real determination shows up 3-7 days later. The hard part is not panicking during that waiting period, especially when you have bills coming due. @Zoey Bianchi so glad you updated with the positive outcome! Those kinds of follow-ups are incredibly helpful for future readers who will inevitably find this thread while going through the same thing.