How long after EDD phone interview until eligibility decision? Stuck in limbo

In my experience, you'll typically get a decision within 7-10 business days after your eligibility interview. They mail out the determination notice, and it will also show up in your UI Online account under 'Notifications.' The good news is that if you're approved, they'll backpay you for all the weeks you certified while waiting for the interview. Hang in there!

i got my decison in 3 days after intreview but my freind waited 2 weeks for hers. depends on how backed up they are i think

For attendance issues, they're going to look closely at whether it was "misconduct" or just circumstances beyond your control. The fact that you had a legitimate reason (car breakdown) should work in your favor. In my case, after my eligibility interview regarding a no-call/no-show (my phone died and I couldn't access any numbers), I got my determination letter exactly 8 days later. Make sure you keep certifying for benefits every two weeks while you wait - you'll get paid for those weeks if approved.

If you're really worried about the wait time, I'd recommend using Claimyr to get through to an EDD rep by phone. I was in the same boat last month - had my interview but was anxiously waiting for a decision. Used Claimyr (claimyr.com) to connect with an EDD agent who was able to tell me the status of my case before the letter arrived. Saved me a lot of stress. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km

Just wanted to say I'm in almost the exact same situation! Had interview Tuesday about being fired for "excessive tardiness" even though it was only 3 times in 6 months and always because of bus delays. So stressful waiting to hear back. Let us know when you get your decision!

Just a heads up - when you do get your determination letter, READ IT CAREFULLY! I got approved but they had incorrect information about my last day of work which affected my benefit amount. Had to call and get it fixed which delayed payment another week. The EDD system is a mess and makes so many mistakes.

Update: I just checked with a colleague who works as an EDD consultant. She said that attendance issues cases are currently taking about 5-7 business days for determination decisions. The backlog isn't as bad as it was a few months ago. Since you mentioned it was for missing just two days with a legitimate reason, that shouldn't be considered misconduct under California UI regulations. Sounds like you have a good case.

my edd portal updated before i got the letter in mail. check ur ui online every morning thats how i found out i was approved

I tried calling EDD directly for 3 days straight before my interview to get more info about what to expect, and never got through. Used Claimyr and was connected to an EDD rep in about 20 minutes. After my interview, used it again to check my status and found out I was approved before the letter came. Definitely worth it for peace of mind.

I went through a similar situation about 6 months ago - got laid off for "poor performance" but it was really because I had to leave early a few times for medical appointments. The waiting period after the interview is absolutely brutal, I totally understand your anxiety. In my case, it took exactly 9 business days to get the determination letter, but like others mentioned, my UI Online account updated 2 days before the letter arrived. One thing that helped me was calling 211 (United Way helpline) - they connected me with local emergency rent assistance programs that could help bridge the gap while waiting for EDD. Don't be afraid to reach out to your landlord too and explain the situation - many are understanding about temporary delays if you communicate proactively. Hang in there, it sounds like you have good documentation for why you missed those days.

I'm going through something similar right now - had my eligibility interview last Friday for being terminated due to "policy violations" (I was 10 minutes late twice in one month due to childcare issues). The waiting is absolutely killing me! I've been checking my UI Online account obsessively every few hours. From what I'm reading here, it sounds like 7-10 business days is pretty standard, which means I should hear something by the end of this week. The stress of not knowing is almost worse than being unemployed itself. I really hope your car breakdown situation gets approved - that sounds like a completely legitimate reason and definitely not misconduct. Fingers crossed we both get good news soon!

I'm new to this whole unemployment process and just stumbled across this thread while frantically googling about EDD wait times. Reading everyone's experiences here is both reassuring and terrifying at the same time! I haven't even had my eligibility interview yet - just applied last week after getting fired from my retail job for "insubordination" (I questioned a manager's decision to make employees work through their lunch breaks during Black Friday). Now I'm seeing that even AFTER the interview there's still a 7-10 day wait for a decision? This whole system seems designed to make people give up. Alberto, your situation with the car breakdown sounds completely legitimate - I can't believe employers can fire people for circumstances totally beyond their control and then make us jump through all these hoops to get benefits we paid into. Really hoping you get approved quickly!

I've been following this thread since yesterday and wanted to share what just happened with my case - I had my eligibility interview on Monday for a similar attendance issue (missed 3 days over 4 months due to my daughter's medical appointments) and just got my determination letter today! So that's exactly 6 business days, which falls right in that 5-7 day range someone mentioned earlier. The good news is I was APPROVED! They determined that medical emergencies with dependents don't constitute misconduct. Alberto, your car situation sounds very similar - an unexpected emergency that was completely out of your control. I really think you'll get approved too. The key thing the interviewer told me was that they look for a pattern of behavior vs isolated incidents with legitimate reasons. Two days in what I assume was years of employment because your car broke down definitely doesn't sound like misconduct to me. Hang in there, you should hopefully hear something by early next week!