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!