EDD shows disqualification right after eligibility interview - no explanation why

The system updates pretty much instantly after they make a determination. Something during your interview must have triggered the disqualification. Did they ask about your availability for work or if you've been looking for jobs? Sometimes people get disqualified for those reasons even if the job separation was valid.

Don't panic yet. This exact same thing happened to me in January. My weeks switched to disqualified right after my interview, but then changed back to paid 2 days later. The EDD rep told me during my follow-up call that sometimes the system automatically updates with a temporary disqualification while they're still processing your claim. Wait for the official determination letter in the mail - that's the REAL decision. The online status can be misleading during processing.

THWY ALWAYS DO THIS!!!! The online system is BROKEN and has been for YEARS. I had THREE interviews last year and each time they disqualified me before sending a letter saying I was actually approved. EDD is a JOKE. They make everything so confusing on purpose to discourage people from getting benefits they deserve!

The disqualification might be real or might be temporary, but either way you should have a determination letter mailed to you within 7-10 business days explaining exactly why. If it's a real disqualification, you have the right to appeal within 30 days of the date on that letter. Appeals have a surprisingly high success rate, especially for first-time filers who made honest mistakes. In the meantime, if you need to talk to EDD directly to find out what's happening, I'd recommend using Claimyr (claimyr.com). They helped me get through to an EDD rep in under 15 minutes last month when I had a similar issue after my interview. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km - definitely better than spending hours redialing only to get a 'maximum callers' message.

what reason did u put for leaving ur job? if u said anything that sounds like quitting even if it was a layoff they mite mark u as disqualified. happened to my brother when he said he 'left' the company instead of saying he was laid off

Guys I'm dealing with something kinda similar but opposite! Had my interview 3 weeks ago and my status still says "pending" - no disqualification but no payment either. Online chat just keeps telling me to wait. Anyone know if that's normal?

Just want to clarify something that might help you understand what's happening: There's a difference between a disqualification and a denial. A disqualification means they found something specific that makes you ineligible, while a denial could be for incomplete information or something that needs correction. If your status changed immediately after the interview, that strongly suggests the interviewer entered something that triggered the disqualification. The most common reasons are: 1. Voluntary quit without good cause 2. Misconduct at work 3. Refusing suitable work 4. Availability issues (not being able to work full-time) 5. Insufficient work search activities Definitely wait for the official determination letter, but be prepared to file an appeal if needed. Make sure you have documentation ready showing your layoff was due to downsizing and evidence of your job search activities.

Update us when u get your letter! Curious what happens

One more thing - check your UI Online inbox too, not just your regular mail. Sometimes they send electronic notices before the paper ones arrive. And make sure you continue certifying for benefits even during this uncertain period. If your disqualification gets reversed, you'll only get paid for weeks you properly certified for.

I went through something very similar last year and wanted to share what I learned. The immediate status change after your interview is actually pretty common - the system updates in real-time as the interviewer enters their notes and preliminary determinations. The key thing to remember is that this might not be your final status. During my interview, the rep asked really detailed questions about my work search activities, and I think I gave answers that weren't specific enough. My status also switched to disqualified right after, but when I got the determination letter 6 days later, it explained exactly what they needed clarification on. I ended up calling back (took forever to get through) and provided more detailed documentation of my job search efforts. They reversed the disqualification within a week. The whole process was stressful but worked out in the end. My advice: start gathering all your documentation now - detailed job search records, your termination letter, any emails about the layoff, etc. If you do need to appeal or provide additional information, you'll have everything ready. And definitely keep certifying for benefits like others mentioned!

I'm going through almost the exact same situation right now! Had my eligibility interview yesterday and woke up this morning to see "disqualified" on my UI Online account. Like you, the interviewer seemed satisfied with my answers about being laid off due to budget cuts, and didn't give any indication there would be a problem. Reading through these responses is actually making me feel a lot better - especially hearing from Brooklyn Knight and Grace Patel about their experiences with the status changing back. I've been frantically checking my account every few hours hoping it would magically update to something better. I'm also documenting everything now just in case. I kept pretty detailed records of my job applications but I'm wondering if I should have been more specific during the interview about which positions I applied for and when. The interviewer asked about my work search but it felt like a routine question at the time. Going to try to be patient and wait for the determination letter, but this uncertainty is really tough when you're already dealing with the stress of being unemployed. Thanks for posting about this - it helps to know I'm not alone in this confusing process!

I'm a newcomer here but wanted to share what happened to me recently since it sounds so similar to your situation. I had my eligibility interview about 3 weeks ago and the exact same thing happened - disqualified status appeared immediately after the call, even though the interviewer seemed satisfied with all my answers about being laid off. I was absolutely panicking because like you, I really needed that money for bills. But after reading similar posts in this community and waiting (the hardest part!), I got my determination letter about 8 days later. It turned out the disqualification was related to a misunderstanding about my work search documentation - they needed more specific details about the positions I'd applied for. I gathered all my job application confirmations, screenshots, and dates, then called EDD to provide the additional information. It took about 2 weeks total, but they reversed the disqualification and I got all my back payments. The waiting is absolutely terrible, but from what I've learned lurking in this community, the immediate status changes after interviews are often not final. Definitely wait for that determination letter before panicking too much - it will tell you exactly what they need or what the issue is. And keep all your documentation organized just in case you need to appeal or provide more info. Hang in there!

I'm new to this community but going through something very similar right now, so I wanted to jump in and share. I had my eligibility interview just two days ago and immediately saw the same "disqualified" status appear on my UI Online account. Like everyone else here, the interviewer seemed fine with my answers about being laid off due to company restructuring, so seeing that status change was really jarring. Reading through all these responses has been incredibly reassuring though! It's so helpful to see that this seems to be a common experience and that many people have had their status change back to approved after getting the determination letter. The consensus seems to be that the online system updates automatically during the review process, sometimes showing temporary disqualifications while they're still processing everything. I'm definitely taking the advice about gathering all my documentation now - job search records, termination paperwork, application confirmations, etc. Better to be prepared if I need to provide additional information or file an appeal. The waiting is nerve-wracking when you're already stressed about finances, but it sounds like patience is key here. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences, especially Brooklyn Knight, Grace Patel, and Emma Wilson for the detailed accounts of how things worked out. It really helps newcomers like me understand that this might just be part of the process rather than a final decision. I'll definitely update once I get my determination letter!

I'm also new to this community and wanted to share my recent experience since it sounds so similar to what many of you are going through. I had my eligibility interview last week and saw the exact same immediate "disqualified" status change right after what seemed like a perfectly normal conversation about my layoff. After reading all these posts, I'm realizing this might be way more common than I initially thought! The pattern seems to be: normal interview → immediate disqualification status → panic → determination letter arrives → often gets resolved. It's almost like EDD's system has this built-in step that freaks everyone out unnecessarily. What really helped me was calling EDD back after I got my determination letter (which took 6 days). Turns out they just needed more detailed information about a couple of my job applications - specifically dates and position titles. Once I provided that over the phone, they reversed the disqualification within 3 business days and I got all my back payments. For those of you still waiting, I'd recommend using that time to organize everything: screenshots of job applications, email confirmations, your termination letter, dates of when you applied to each job, etc. Having it all ready made the follow-up call so much smoother. The uncertainty is absolutely awful when you're already stressed about money, but based on what I'm seeing here, most of these immediate post-interview disqualifications seem to get resolved. Hang in there everyone!

I'm new to this community but wanted to add my experience since I just went through something very similar. Had my eligibility interview two weeks ago and saw the dreaded "disqualified" status appear within hours, even though the conversation seemed totally routine - just standard questions about my layoff due to company closure. Like many of you mentioned, the waiting was absolutely brutal, especially when you're already dealing with unemployment stress. But I got my determination letter exactly 7 days later, and it turned out they just needed clarification on one of my work search activities. I had listed a job fair I attended but didn't provide enough detail about what positions I inquired about there. I called EDD the next day with more specific information (company names I spoke with, positions discussed, contact info I collected), and they updated my case within 48 hours. All my pending payments were released and I received them 3 days after that. What I've learned from this experience and reading all your posts is that EDD's system seems to automatically flag cases for additional review during the interview process, which shows up as "disqualified" online even when it's really just "pending additional verification." The determination letter will tell you exactly what they need. My advice: use this waiting time productively to gather everything you might need - detailed job search logs with dates, company names, position titles, application methods, etc. Having it all organized made the follow-up process much smoother. Stay strong - this seems to resolve favorably for most people!

I'm new to this community and going through the exact same situation right now! Had my eligibility interview yesterday afternoon and when I checked my UI Online account this morning, there was that dreaded "disqualified" status. Like everyone else has mentioned, the interviewer seemed completely satisfied with my answers about being laid off due to budget cuts at my company. Reading through all these responses has been such a relief - I was honestly panicking and couldn't sleep last night thinking about how I'm going to pay my bills. But seeing so many people share nearly identical experiences with the immediate status change followed by eventual resolution is incredibly reassuring. What strikes me most is how consistent this pattern seems to be across everyone's stories. It really does sound like EDD's system has this automatic process that shows "disqualified" during review periods, even when it's just pending additional verification. The terminology is definitely misleading and causes unnecessary stress! I'm taking everyone's advice and spending this waiting time organizing all my documentation - job application screenshots, email confirmations, detailed dates and company names, my layoff paperwork, etc. Better to be prepared with everything they might need rather than scrambling later. Thank you to everyone who shared their experiences, especially those who provided specific timelines. It helps so much to know what to expect and that most of these situations resolve favorably. I'll definitely update once I receive my determination letter. This community is amazing for providing support during such a confusing and stressful process!

I'm also new to this community but wanted to share my experience since it sounds so identical to what many of you are going through. I had my eligibility interview just three days ago and immediately saw the "disqualified" status appear on my UI Online account, even though the conversation with the EDD representative seemed completely routine. Like others have mentioned, I was initially panicking because I really need those benefits to cover my rent and basic expenses while I'm job searching. But after reading through all these detailed experiences, especially from Brooklyn Knight, Grace Patel, Emma Wilson, and others who had their disqualifications reversed, I'm feeling much more hopeful. The pattern everyone's describing is so consistent - normal interview, immediate disqualification status, determination letter arrives within a week, and then often gets resolved with additional documentation. It really does seem like EDD's system automatically updates with temporary disqualifications during their review process, which is incredibly misleading and stressful for claimants. I'm following everyone's advice and using this waiting time to organize all my documentation: detailed job search logs with specific company names, dates, position titles, screenshots of applications, email confirmations, and my layoff paperwork. I've also been continuing to certify for benefits as recommended, just in case the disqualification gets overturned. Thank you to everyone who shared their experiences and timelines - it's been incredibly valuable for understanding what to expect. This community support makes such a difference during what could otherwise be an isolating and anxiety-inducing process. I'll definitely update when I receive my determination letter to add to the collective knowledge here!