EDD stuck on pending determination for a month after submitting required letter - already paid for 3 weeks

This is actually pretty common with EDD right now. The determination process can take 4-6 weeks even when everything is submitted correctly. The good news is that they're paying him while they review - that's usually a positive sign! He should definitely keep certifying every two weeks without fail. Make sure all questions are answered accurately to avoid any issues down the road. If the determination finds him eligible (which seems likely since they're paying), everything continues as normal. If you want to check status, trying to reach an EDD rep is your best option.

same thing happend to my daughter last year!! they kept paying her then 2 months later they decide shes not qualified and wanted ALL the money back it was like $4200!!! nightmare

Determinations can take FOREVER. My theory is they pay you while reviewing because they dont want a backlog of claims all hitting at once when they finally make decisions. Keep all documentation your son submitted just in case. The fact they're paying is usually good but not guaranteed approval.

Hi there! EDD specialist here. What you're describing is a typical pending determination situation. When there's a question about separation from employment (quit, fired, etc.), EDD will often begin paying benefits conditionally while they investigate. The key things your son should do: 1. Continue certifying every two weeks without fail 2. Report any work/income accurately 3. Fulfill all work search requirements (applying to jobs, networking, etc.) 4. Keep checking his UI Online account for any messages or interview appointments 5. Maintain copies of the letter and any other documentation submitted The determination could result in full approval, partial approval with some weeks disqualified, or a finding of ineligibility. If he's found ineligible, there will be an overpayment but he can appeal the decision within 30 days. Hope that helps clarify things!

my cousins friend got payments for like 2 months then they wanted it ALL back because he didnt tell them he quit his job he said he was laid off... they check everything!!

If you need to check on the status, I'd recommend trying to speak with an EDD representative directly. After dealing with similar issues for months, I finally found a service called Claimyr that helped me get through to an EDD rep in about 20 minutes instead of spending days redialing. Their website is claimyr.com and they have a video demo at https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km that shows how it works. Saved me so much frustration when I needed to check on my pending determination that was taking forever.

I think your son might be in the pending resolution queue. EDD has two main determination paths: regular determinations (2-3 weeks) and pending resolution determinations (4-8 weeks). The fact they're paying him is USUALLY a good sign, but I've seen cases both ways. If they find him ineligible, they'll send a Notice of Determination with appeal rights. Keep ALL documents related to this claim in case you need to appeal! One important thing: make sure he's doing and documenting his work search activities every week. Even while waiting for determination, failing to meet work search requirements can create a separate issue.

Don't stress too much! But yeah your son should def keep certifying every 2 weeks!!! My determination took like 7 weeks and I got paid the whole time and it worked out fine. But my friend waited 5 weeks and then got denied and had to appeal. It's like 50/50 I think.

Just to address your question about notifications - EDD will typically send interview notices both in the mail AND to his UI Online inbox. However, the mail notice usually contains more details and should be considered the official notification. Make sure his mailing address is current in the system and he's checking both places regularly. Also worth noting - if he misses a scheduled eligibility interview, they'll almost certainly find him ineligible. Those interviews are crucial for determining qualification when there's any question about the job separation.

tell ur son to keep filing evry 2 weeks no matter what!!! u dont wanna miss weeks