How long after phone interview does EDD approve or deny unemployment claim?

In my experience, you'll likely hear back within 48-72 hours after your phone interview. EDD needs time to process the information gathered during the interview and make a determination. If the interviewer seemed positive, that's usually a good sign! When your claim is approved, any pending certifications should switch to paid status within the same week. You can check your UI Online account for updates - look for a change in your certification status from "pending" to "paid.

mine took like 2 whole weeks after interview!! so frustrating. the lady told me 3-5 days but it wasnt true for me.

The timeline varies a lot depending on your specific situation and current EDD workload. Some people get approved within 48 hours, others wait 1-2 weeks. The most important thing is to keep certifying for benefits every two weeks even while waiting for approval. This way, when your claim is approved, you'll get paid for all those weeks at once. Also, make sure you're available by phone in case they need additional information - they sometimes call back with follow-up questions without scheduling it first. If you're worried about making rent, you might want to request an expedited decision by calling the EDD directly.

EDD IS THE WORST!!!! I waited THREE WEEKS after my interview only to be DENIED for some stupid reason about my employer contesting the claim. Then I had to file an appeal which took ANOTHER 6 weeks to resolve!!!! The whole system is designed to wear you down until you give up. DOCUMENT EVERYTHING and be prepared to fight for what you deserve. The phone agents will tell you whatever they think you want to hear just to get you off the phone. DON'T TRUST ANYTHING THEY SAY!

I had my interview last month & it took about 5 days to get approved. My bf had his last week and got approved the NEXT DAY! Seems super random honestly

The EDD typically takes 1-10 business days after an eligibility interview to make a determination, with the average being around 3-5 business days. Several factors affect this timeline: 1. Complexity of your case 2. Whether your former employer contests the claim 3. Current EDD workload and staffing 4. If additional verification is needed After approval, funds are typically loaded onto your EDD debit card or direct deposit within 24-48 hours. While waiting, continue certifying for benefits every two weeks as instructed. This ensures you'll receive all eligible back payments once approved. If it's been more than 10 business days since your interview and you haven't received a determination, I recommend calling EDD for a status update. Sometimes claims get stuck in the system and a quick call can resolve the issue.

I actually had almost the exact same situation last month! Had my interview then certified twice while waiting. For me it took 4 business days after the interview to get approved, then another 2 days for the money to hit my account. I was laid off from construction work btw if that matters.

If you're having trouble reaching EDD by phone to check on your status (which is unfortunately common), you might want to try Claimyr. They help you get through to an EDD representative quickly instead of dealing with busy signals and disconnections. I was skeptical at first, but it saved me hours of frustration when I needed to resolve an issue with my claim after my interview. You can see how it works in their video demo: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km. Their website is claimyr.com if you want to check it out.

One thing to keep in mind: if the phone interviewer didn't explicitly tell you that additional information was needed, that's generally a good sign. When they need more documentation or have serious concerns, they usually let you know during the interview. Since your employer confirmed the layoff was due to budget cuts (based on your comments), I'd expect your approval to come through fairly quickly - likely within the next few days. Just keep checking your UI Online account daily.

my friend just went thru this whole process and she got approved like 5 days after her phone interview. but then she had to wait another week for the money to actually show up on her card!! edd is soooo slow with everything!

Hey Raul! I totally get the anxiety about waiting - I was in the same boat a few months ago. From what I've seen in this community and my own experience, the timeline really does vary but since your interviewer seemed positive and you have clear documentation of a layoff due to budget cuts, that's definitely working in your favor. Most people with straightforward layoff cases get their determination within 3-7 business days. The fact that you've already been certifying is smart - you'll get all that back pay once approved. Try to hang in there and keep checking your UI Online account. If you don't hear anything by early next week, that's when I'd consider calling for a status update. Fingers crossed you get good news soon!

I went through this exact same situation about 6 months ago! Had my phone interview on a Tuesday and got approved that Friday - so about 3 business days. The key thing that helped me was that I had all my documentation ready (termination letter, final paystub, etc.) and the interviewer could verify everything quickly. Since you mentioned the interviewer seemed positive and you have your termination letter showing it was due to budget cuts, that's a really good sign! The fact that you've been certifying regularly is perfect too - you'll get all those weeks paid out as soon as your claim switches to approved status. I know the waiting is stressful, especially with rent due, but it sounds like you're in a good position. Keep checking your UI Online account daily and try not to stress too much!

I just went through this process about 2 months ago and wanted to share my timeline to hopefully ease your worries a bit! I had my phone interview on a Wednesday afternoon, and by the following Monday morning my claim status had changed to approved - so about 4 business days total. Like you, I had been certifying while waiting and the interviewer seemed positive about my case (I was also laid off due to company downsizing). Once approved, all my pending certifications switched to "paid" status within 24 hours, and the money hit my EDD debit card 2 days after that. The waiting is definitely nerve-wracking, especially when you have bills due, but it sounds like you're in a similar situation to mine with clear documentation and a straightforward layoff. Keep checking your UI Online account daily - when the status changes, it usually happens overnight. Hang in there!

I'm going through this exact same waiting period right now! Had my phone interview yesterday morning and I've been refreshing my UI Online account every few hours since then (probably not healthy, but I can't help it). Reading through everyone's experiences here is really helpful - it sounds like most people with straightforward layoff cases like ours get approved within 3-7 business days. The range seems pretty wide, but the positive feedback from your interviewer is definitely encouraging. I'm in a similar boat with bills coming up soon, so I totally understand the stress. At least we both kept certifying during the waiting period - from what everyone's saying, that back pay should all come through at once when we get approved. Fingers crossed we both hear good news soon!

I went through this same process about 4 months ago and completely understand the anxiety you're feeling! In my case, I had my phone interview on a Thursday and got my determination the following Tuesday - so about 4 business days. The interviewer had seemed neutral during my call (not particularly positive or negative), but I was approved. What really helped me was that I had been laid off due to company restructuring, which sounds similar to your budget cuts situation. Since you mentioned the interviewer seemed positive about your case AND you have proper documentation of the layoff, I'd say you're in a really good position. The key thing is to keep certifying every two weeks like you've been doing - when your claim gets approved, all those pending weeks will flip to "paid" status usually within 24-48 hours. I know it's hard not to stress when rent is due, but based on what you've shared, it sounds like everything is going in your favor. Most people in your situation hear back within 3-7 business days, so hopefully you'll have an update soon!

I went through this exact process about 8 months ago and wanted to share my timeline to hopefully give you some peace of mind! I had my phone interview on a Monday afternoon, and by Thursday morning my claim status had changed to approved - so exactly 3 business days. Like many others here, I was laid off due to company budget cuts and had been certifying while waiting for the determination. The interviewer seemed fairly neutral during my call, but I think having clear documentation (termination letter, final paystub) really helped speed things up. Once I was approved, all my pending certifications switched to "paid" within about 6 hours, which was much faster than I expected! The money hit my EDD debit card the next business day. Since your interviewer seemed positive and you have solid documentation of a legitimate layoff, I'd expect you'll hear back within the next few days. The fact that you've been diligent about certifying every two weeks is going to work in your favor - you should get a nice lump sum when everything processes. Try to hang in there, and definitely keep us updated on how it goes!

I'm currently going through this same waiting period and all these timelines are really helpful to see! I had my phone interview 3 days ago and the interviewer seemed pretty thorough but positive overall. I was laid off from a retail management position due to store closures, so it sounds like a pretty straightforward case similar to what others have described here. The hardest part is definitely the uncertainty - I've been checking my UI Online account multiple times a day even though I know that's probably excessive. It's reassuring to see that most people with legitimate layoffs and positive interviews are getting approved within 3-7 business days. I've been keeping up with my certifications just like everyone recommends, so hopefully when the approval comes through, everything will process quickly. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences - it really helps to know we're not alone in this stressful waiting period!

I just went through this exact process about 3 weeks ago! Had my phone interview on a Wednesday and got approved the following Monday - so 5 business days total. The interviewer seemed pretty neutral during my call, but like others have mentioned, having clear documentation really helped. I was laid off from my marketing job due to company-wide layoffs and had my termination letter ready when they asked for details. Once I got approved, all my pending certifications (I had 3 weeks worth) switched to "paid" status within about 12 hours, which was such a relief! The money hit my account 2 days later. Since your interviewer seemed positive and you have documentation of the budget cuts layoff, I'd expect you're in really good shape. The waiting is absolutely nerve-wracking especially with bills due, but it sounds like you're doing everything right by continuing to certify. Most people I've talked to with straightforward layoff situations like yours hear back within 3-7 business days, so hopefully you'll get good news soon! Keep us posted on how it goes.

I'm actually going through this exact same situation right now! Had my phone interview yesterday afternoon and I'm already obsessively checking my UI Online account every few hours (even though I know it's way too early). Reading through everyone's experiences here has been incredibly helpful and reassuring. It sounds like most people with straightforward layoffs like ours are hearing back within 3-7 business days, which gives me hope. I was also laid off due to budget cuts and the interviewer seemed pretty positive about my case, so fingers crossed! The hardest part is definitely the uncertainty when you've got bills coming up. I've been keeping up with my bi-weekly certifications just like everyone recommends, so hopefully when the approval comes through, all that back pay will hit at once. Thanks to everyone who shared their timelines - it really helps to know we're not alone in this stressful waiting period. I'll make sure to update once I hear back!

I went through this exact same process about 2 months ago and wanted to share my experience to hopefully ease some of your anxiety! I had my phone interview on a Friday afternoon after also waiting about 3 weeks for it (the scheduling delays are so frustrating). The interviewer asked about my job separation - I was also laid off due to company budget cuts - and seemed fairly positive but didn't give me a specific timeline either. I ended up getting my approval decision the following Wednesday, so about 3 business days total. Once approved, all my pending certifications (I had 4 weeks worth at that point) switched to "paid" status within about 18 hours, and the money hit my EDD debit card 2 days after that. The fact that your interviewer seemed positive and you have clear documentation of a layoff due to budget cuts is definitely working in your favor! Most people with straightforward cases like ours seem to hear back within 3-7 business days. Keep certifying every two weeks like you've been doing - when your approval comes through, you'll get all that back pay at once which should help with your rent situation. The waiting is absolutely nerve-wracking but it sounds like you're in a really good position. Hang in there!

I'm going through this exact same waiting period right now too! Had my phone interview 4 days ago and I've been checking my UI Online account religiously ever since. Reading through everyone's experiences here has been such a lifesaver - it's amazing how similar all our situations are. I was also laid off due to budget cuts from my accounting job, and the interviewer seemed pretty positive overall but didn't give me any specific timeline either. Based on all the timelines people are sharing here, it sounds like most folks with straightforward layoff cases like ours are hearing back within 3-7 business days, which is really encouraging. I've been keeping up with my bi-weekly certifications just like everyone recommends, so hopefully when my approval comes through, I'll get all that back pay in one lump sum. The uncertainty is definitely the hardest part, especially when you've got bills due soon, but it's so reassuring to know we're all in this together! Fingers crossed we all get good news soon - I'll make sure to update once I hear back from EDD!

I just went through this exact same process about 6 weeks ago and wanted to share my experience to hopefully help calm some nerves! I had my phone interview on a Tuesday morning and got my determination the following Friday - so about 3 business days. Like many others here, I was laid off due to company budget cuts and had been certifying for benefits while waiting for my interview. The interviewer was professional but didn't give me much indication either way about how it would go. What really helped in my case was having all my documentation ready - termination letter, final paystub, and details about my job search efforts. Once I got approved, all my pending certifications (I had 5 weeks worth at that point) switched to "paid" status within about 8 hours, which was much faster than I expected! The money hit my EDD debit card the next business day. Since you mentioned having your termination letter showing it was due to budget cuts and the interviewer seemed positive, that's definitely a good combination. Most people with straightforward layoff cases seem to get their determination within 3-7 business days. The waiting is absolutely brutal when you have bills due, but it sounds like you're doing everything right by continuing to certify. Keep checking your UI Online account and try to stay patient - based on what you've shared, I'd expect good news soon!

I went through this exact same process about 5 months ago and completely understand the stress you're going through! I had my phone interview on a Thursday and got approved the following Tuesday - so about 4 business days total. Like you, I was laid off due to budget cuts and had been certifying while waiting for my determination. The interviewer seemed fairly neutral during my call, but having my termination letter ready when they asked for documentation definitely helped. Once I got approved, all my pending certifications (I had 6 weeks worth) switched to "paid" status within about 6 hours, and the money hit my EDD debit card 2 days later. Since your interviewer seemed positive about your case AND you have clear documentation of the budget cuts layoff, I'd say you're in an excellent position. The fact that you've been diligent about certifying every two weeks is going to work in your favor - when your approval comes through, you should get a nice lump sum for all those pending weeks. Based on all the experiences shared here, most people with straightforward layoff situations like yours hear back within 3-7 business days. I know the waiting is nerve-wracking especially with bills due, but it really sounds like everything is going in your favor. Keep checking your UI Online account and try to stay positive!