Just finished EDD 10-week false statement penalty - what happens with payments now?

You don't have to serve another waiting period after penalty weeks - that's only for brand new claims. Just certify as usual on your regular schedule, and you should get paid for both weeks (assuming you meet all eligibility requirements). Your benefit year doesn't restart after penalties.

Wow congrats on making it thru! Such a nightmare when they hit u with those penalty weeks!! I had 6 weeks last yr and almost lost my apartment 😫

I think you have to wait a week still. When i finished my penalty time they made me wait another week but that was back in january so maybe its changed?

I went through this exact situation last month. You certify on your regular schedule, and as long as you meet all the requirements (work search, availability, etc.), you'll get paid for both weeks. There's no second waiting period. BUT - and this is important - make sure your contact info is up to date in the system. Sometimes after penalty weeks, they flag your account for an eligibility interview just to make sure everything is kosher before resuming payments. If they can't reach you, it could cause delays. Also, double-check that your claim is still active. If your benefit year ended during your penalty period, you might need to file a new claim, which WOULD trigger another waiting week.

same boat last year! the regular certification schedule just picks back up where u left off. no extra waiting.

Have you tried calling EDD directly? I know it's nearly impossible to get through, but I had success using Claimyr (claimyr.com) to connect with an EDD rep after struggling for weeks. They have a service that helps you bypass the phone queue and actually get to speak with someone. Check out their demo at https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km - it worked for me when I had questions about my appeal process. The rep I spoke with was able to tell me exactly what would happen after my disqualification was removed.

btw what kinda false statement did they get u for? just curious cuz i hear they r getting super strict lately

One more important thing - after serving penalty weeks, your account might be flagged for more careful review of your certifications. Make sure you're super accurate with your work search activities and any earnings reported. They sometimes scrutinize accounts more closely after penalties have been served.

The whole EDD system is designed to make people fail! They deliberately make the questions confusing, then punish you when you answer wrong. My cousin lost her ENTIRE claim because she checked the wrong box about self-employment income. No warning, no chance to explain - just BOOM, 23 weeks of penalties! The system is BROKEN and the politicians don't care.

Just went through this exact same thing 3 months ago! You're good to go - no additional waiting period needed. Just certify on your normal schedule and you should get paid for both weeks assuming you meet all the regular eligibility requirements. The waiting week is only for brand new claims, not after penalty periods end. One heads up though - they might send you a notice asking you to confirm your work search activities for the first few certifications after penalties. They did that to me and a few others I know who went through penalty periods. Nothing to worry about, just make sure you have your job search documentation ready if they ask for it. Hang in there, the worst part is behind you now! 💪

I just went through this same situation about 6 weeks ago after a 12-week penalty period (ugh, don't even get me started on how that happened). The good news is that once your penalty weeks are done, you just go back to your regular certification schedule - no extra waiting period! I was terrified I'd have to wait even longer, but I certified on my normal day and got paid for both weeks within 3 business days. Just make sure your account shows "paid" status before you celebrate though. Sometimes there can be random holds that pop up after penalties, but those usually resolve quickly if you call (or use one of those callback services people mentioned). Keep all your job search records organized because they definitely scrutinize post-penalty certifications more carefully. But honestly, the hardest part is over - you made it through those brutal penalty weeks!

Hey Vincent! Just wanted to chime in as someone who recently completed an 8-week penalty period in December. You're absolutely right to be confused - the EDD website is terrible at explaining what happens next. Good news: NO additional waiting period! That's only for brand new claims. You'll certify on your regular schedule and should get paid for both weeks as long as you meet all the usual requirements (job search, availability, etc.). However, I'd recommend double-checking a few things before your next certification: 1) Make sure your contact info is current in case they need to reach you, 2) Have your work search documentation ready - they tend to audit post-penalty certifications more closely, and 3) Check that your benefit year hasn't expired during the penalty period. The payments should come through in the normal timeframe (2-3 business days after certification shows "Paid"). After 10 weeks of no income, I know every day feels crucial. You've made it through the hardest part though! 🙏

Just wanted to add my experience for anyone else going through this nightmare! I finished a 15-week penalty period last summer (yeah, 15 weeks - longest penalty possible for false statement). The key thing everyone's saying is correct - no additional waiting period after penalties end. You just pick up where you left off with regular certifications. BUT here's what nobody mentioned yet: make sure to log into your EDD account a few days before your next certification date to check if there are any notices or requirements. Sometimes they'll post additional forms or questionnaires that need to be completed before you can certify again. I almost missed my certification deadline because I didn't see a "return to work" questionnaire they posted. Also, pro tip: if you haven't already, screenshot or print your penalty completion notice from your account. I had to reference mine later when there was confusion about my payment status. The EDD system sometimes glitches and shows old penalty info even after it's completed. You've survived the worst part - 10 weeks of financial stress is no joke! Just stay on top of all the requirements and you should be getting paid again soon. 💪