EDD showing 'disqualification' after eligibility interview - what does this mean?

Yes, unfortunately "disqualification" means exactly what it sounds like - EDD determined you're not eligible for benefits for those weeks. You should be getting a notice in the mail explaining why you were disqualified (could be something about your availability for work, voluntary quit, insufficient earnings, etc.). The system still tells you to check back to certify because technically you can still certify for future weeks, but unless you appeal and win, those will probably also be disqualified for the same reason.

same thing happened to me in February!! the letter took almost 2 weeks to arrive explaining why they disqualified me. keep certifying anyway while u appeal

Yes, absolutely keep certifying even while disqualified. You have 30 days from the mail date on the disqualification notice to file an appeal. The appeal process is actually pretty straightforward - there's a form on the back of your disqualification notice that you fill out and mail back explaining why you think the decision is wrong. However, be prepared - the appeal hearing might take 6-8 weeks to get scheduled.

Former EDD employee here. The disqualification could be for a variety of reasons. Most common after interviews: 1) they determined you quit without good cause, 2) you were fired for misconduct, 3) you're not available for work, or 4) there was an issue with your identity verification or work authorization. My advice: don't panic until you get the letter explaining why. Sometimes it's a simple misunderstanding that can be cleared up easily on appeal. And absolutely keep certifying for your weeks as normal - if you win your appeal, they'll pay all those weeks retroactively.

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KEEP CERTIFYING!!!!! I got disqualified after my interview because they claimed I was "not available for work" (total BS, I was available). I appealed, won my case after 2 months, and got BACKPAY for all those weeks I kept certifying even while disqualified. If I hadn't kept certifying, I wouldn't have gotten that money!

i got disqualified last year and it turned out they confused my interview answers... i said i COULD work weekends but PREFERRED weekdays and they marked me as "restricted availability" which isnt allowed. when i appealed i just explained that i was willing to work ANY day and got approved. sometimes they just misunderstand what you say in the interview

To directly answer your original question - the system telling you to check back after 5/07 to certify is just the automated message everyone gets. It has nothing to do with your disqualification status. The system is basically saying "your next certification period opens on 5/07" regardless of whether you're currently disqualified or not. As others have said, get in touch with EDD directly to understand the exact reason for disqualification rather than waiting for the letter. The appeals process has a strict deadline, so you don't want to waste time.

did you have ANY hesitation in your answers during interview? I got disqualified because I paused for too long when they asked if I was looking for work and they interpreted that as me not being "ready and willing" to work. So stupid!

Update: I FINALLY got through to EDD this morning after trying for hours! The agent said I was disqualified because during my interview I mentioned I was taking an online course, and they determined this meant I wasn't "available for full-time work." But the course is completely flexible and doesn't prevent me from working at all! The agent said I should definitely appeal and bring evidence that the course has flexible hours. Just wanted to update everyone in case it helps someone else!