Phone interview completed but weeks now show 'disqualification' status - am I losing my EDD benefits?

This doesn't necessarily mean you're permanently disqualified. Sometimes the system updates with a temporary disqualification status while they process your interview results. When exactly did you have your interview and when did you certify? If it's been less than 48 hours, I'd wait a bit before panicking. However, if it's been more than that, you should definitely contact EDD to find out the specific reason for the disqualification so you can address it properly. Did you receive any notices in your UI Online inbox explaining the disqualification?

omg the SAME THING happened to my cousin last month!!! he had interview and then got disqualified but then it changed to paid after like 5 days. somtimes their computer system is just slow to update evrything. dont stress yet!!!

This happened to me but mine never changed from disqualification. Turns out they didn't think I was looking for work enough even though I applied to 3 jobs every week. EDD is so frustrating!!! They make everything complicated on purpose I swear.

Based on your timeline (Thursday interview, Sunday certification, disqualification status today), this is likely still processing. Here's what you need to understand: 1. The eligibility interview results aren't instantly processed in the system 2. A disqualification status often appears BEFORE the final determination is made 3. You should receive a Notice of Determination in your UI Online inbox within 5-7 days of your interview explaining any decision I'd recommend waiting until Wednesday to see if you get a notice or if the status changes. If by Thursday it's still showing disqualification and you haven't received any notices, then you should contact EDD for clarification. If you do receive a disqualification notice, remember you have the right to appeal within 30 days of the mailing date on the notice. Don't miss that deadline if you believe the decision is incorrect.

I don't want to be discouraging, but "disqualification" usually means exactly what it sounds like - you've been disqualified from receiving benefits for those weeks. The good news is that it might only apply to specific weeks rather than your entire claim. What were you discussing in your eligibility interview? Was it about availability for work, refusing a job offer, or reporting earnings? Those are common reasons for disqualifications that might only affect certain weeks.

That could definitely be the reason. Being out of town might have triggered a "not available for work" determination, even if you were applying online. EDD requires you to be ready to accept work immediately if offered during all weeks you claim. If the disqualification is limited to just that week you were away, you might still be eligible for other weeks.

Have you tried calling EDD to ask about the disqualification? That's what I did when I had a similar issue last month. Took me FOREVER to get through to anyone though - like 2 full days of calling over and over again and getting the "we're receiving too many calls" message. So frustrating when you just need a simple answer!

Honestly, once I got through it was totally worth it. The rep explained exactly why I was disqualified (in my case it was because I reported some self-employment income but didn't fill out the form correctly). She even helped me fix it right there on the phone. But getting through was such a nightmare that I almost gave up multiple times.

Hey, if you're having trouble getting through to EDD on the phone (which is super common unfortunately), you might want to try Claimyr. It's this service that basically calls EDD for you and connects you when they get through to a rep. I used it after trying for 3 days to get through on my own and it saved me so much time and frustration. Their site is claimyr.com and they have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km. For me it was totally worth it because I needed to resolve my disqualification before my rent was due.

DONT WAIT TO APPEAL!! Even if you think it might change or fix itself! I made that mistake and almost missed my appeal deadline because I kept thinking it would resolve on its own. Start gathering documentation NOW - screenshots of your work search activities, any emails confirming job applications, etc. The system is DESIGNED to make people give up!!

btw my boyfriends brother works at EDD (not telling which office lol) and he says TONS of people get disqualified by mistake bc the system is super old and glitchy. so dont lose hope!!!

To summarize the advice here based on your situation: 1. Wait 3-4 days to see if the status changes or if you receive a Notice of Determination 2. Start collecting documentation about your work search activities and availability during the questioned period 3. If nothing changes by Thursday, try contacting EDD directly 4. If you receive a formal disqualification notice, file an appeal within 30 days 5. Be prepared to explain how you were available for work despite being out of town Many disqualifications are overturned on appeal if you can demonstrate you were making reasonable efforts to find work and were available to accept suitable employment.

I went through something very similar last year! Had my phone interview on a Tuesday, certified that weekend, and saw "disqualification" status for about 6 days before it switched to "paid." The waiting was absolutely nerve-wracking, but it turned out the system just needed time to process everything. One thing that helped me was logging into UI Online multiple times a day to check for any new messages or notices - sometimes they appear before the status actually changes. Also, if you do end up needing to call EDD, I found that calling right when they open (8 AM) or during lunch hours (12-1 PM) gave me better luck getting through than calling mid-morning when everyone else is trying. Hang in there - the fact that your interview notification disappeared from your homepage is actually a good sign that they processed it successfully. The disqualification status might just be a temporary system glitch while they finalize everything!

I'm going through the exact same thing right now! Had my phone interview last Wednesday, certified yesterday, and woke up today to see "disqualification" status. I was literally about to panic and start calling EDD immediately, but after reading all these responses I feel so much better knowing this might just be normal processing time. It's crazy how the system shows such a scary status while they're still reviewing everything - you'd think they could use something less alarming like "under review" or "processing." Going to follow the advice here and wait until the end of the week before freaking out. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences, this thread is exactly what I needed to see today!

I'm actually dealing with this exact situation right now too! Had my eligibility interview on Friday, certified over the weekend, and now I'm seeing that dreaded "disqualification" status. Reading through all these responses has been such a relief - I was convinced I had somehow failed my interview even though it seemed to go well. It's really helpful to see that so many people have experienced the same thing and that it often resolves itself within a week. The EDD system really needs better status descriptions because "disqualification" makes it sound like you're permanently cut off from benefits when it might just mean "we're still processing your interview results." I'm going to follow the advice here and wait until Thursday before calling, but I'm definitely going to start gathering all my job search documentation just in case I need to appeal. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences - this community is so valuable when dealing with EDD's confusing processes!

I just wanted to add my experience to help ease everyone's anxiety about this "disqualification" status situation. I went through this exact same thing about 3 months ago - had my eligibility interview, certified for weeks, then saw that terrifying "disqualification" status that made me think I'd lost everything. Here's what I learned: EDD's system seems to default to "disqualification" as a placeholder status while they're still processing interview results. It's like their system assumes you're disqualified until they can confirm you're not, which is backwards and causes so much unnecessary stress. In my case, it took exactly 8 days for the status to change from "disqualification" to "paid." During those 8 days, I got no communication from EDD explaining what was happening - no emails, no notices in my UI Online inbox, nothing. Then suddenly one morning I logged in and all my weeks showed "paid" and the money was deposited the next day. The key thing that helped me stay (somewhat) sane during the wait was keeping a detailed log of all my job search activities and any communication with EDD, just in case I needed to appeal. But thankfully I never had to use any of that documentation. For anyone currently dealing with this - try to hang in there for at least a full week before panicking. The system is just really slow and poorly designed, but it often works out in the end!

I'm going through literally the exact same situation right now! Had my eligibility interview this past Wednesday, certified yesterday, and just checked this morning to find that scary "disqualification" status staring back at me. I was about to have a complete meltdown until I found this thread - you all have no idea how much relief these responses have given me! It's honestly insane that EDD uses such alarming language for what appears to be just normal processing delays. Like seriously, who thought "disqualification" was a good placeholder status? They could easily say "under review" or "processing" instead of making everyone think they've been permanently cut off from benefits. Based on everyone's experiences here, it sounds like I should expect this to potentially take up to a week or even longer to resolve. The waiting is going to be brutal, especially since I have bills due next week, but at least now I know this might just be their broken system rather than an actual rejection. I'm definitely going to start documenting all my job search activities right away, just in case I need to appeal later. And if nothing changes by next Wednesday, I'll try calling during those 8 AM or lunch hour windows that someone mentioned. Thanks everyone for sharing your stories - this community is such a lifeline when dealing with EDD's nightmare processes!

I'm experiencing the exact same thing right now too! Had my phone interview on Tuesday, certified yesterday, and woke up this morning to see "disqualification" status on all my weeks. My heart literally dropped when I saw it because I thought I had done something wrong during the interview. Reading through everyone's experiences here has been such a huge relief - it's clear this is just how EDD's ancient system handles things while they process interview results. The fact that so many people have gone through this exact scenario and most got resolved within a week really helps calm my nerves. What's particularly frustrating is how EDD gives zero explanation about what's happening. No notice, no message, just that terrifying "disqualification" word that makes you think your benefits are gone forever. They really need to update their system to use less scary language during processing periods. I'm going to follow the advice here - wait until early next week before calling, start documenting all my job search activities, and keep checking for any notices in my UI Online inbox. Thanks everyone for sharing your stories, this thread is exactly what I needed to see today!

I'm going through the exact same nightmare right now! Had my eligibility interview on Friday, certified this morning, and just saw that dreaded "disqualification" status appear. I was literally about to have a panic attack until I found this thread - you all are lifesavers! It's really eye-opening to see how many people are experiencing this identical situation. The timing is so similar for everyone - interview one day, certify a few days later, then that terrifying status shows up. It really does seem like this is just EDD's broken system defaulting to "disqualification" while they process everything behind the scenes. The fact that someone's interview notification disappeared (which happened to me too) and that so many people eventually got switched to "paid" after 5-8 days gives me hope. I'm definitely going to start gathering all my job search documentation today and wait until Thursday before calling. The 8 AM calling tip is gold - I'll definitely try that if needed. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences and advice. This community is seriously the best resource for navigating EDD's confusing and stressful system. I'll keep checking back and update you all on how it goes!

I'm dealing with this exact same situation right now and honestly this thread has been such a lifesaver for my anxiety! Had my eligibility interview Wednesday, certified yesterday, and woke up to that terrifying "disqualification" status this morning. Like everyone else here, I immediately thought I had somehow failed my interview even though it seemed to go really well. What's really striking is how identical all our timelines are - it's clearly EDD's standard (broken) process rather than actual disqualifications for most of us. The fact that so many people have had their status eventually change to "paid" after 5-8 days really gives me hope that this is just their awful way of showing "processing" instead of using normal language like "under review." I'm definitely going to follow the advice here - wait until Thursday before calling, start documenting all my job search activities today, and keep obsessively checking my UI Online inbox for any notices. The disappearing interview notification seems to be a good sign based on what others have shared too. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences - knowing I'm not alone in this nightmare makes the waiting so much more bearable!

I'm going through this exact same situation right now too! Had my eligibility interview last Tuesday, certified this morning, and just logged in to see that dreaded "disqualification" status. My heart completely sank when I saw it because I thought for sure I had somehow messed up during the interview. This thread has been absolutely invaluable - I can't believe how many of us are experiencing the identical timeline and situation. It really does seem like EDD's system just defaults to "disqualification" as a placeholder while they process interview results, which is such poor design. They should really use something less panic-inducing like "interview results pending" or "under review." Based on everyone's experiences here, I'm going to wait until Thursday or Friday before calling EDD, and I'm starting to document all my job search activities today just in case I need them for an appeal. The fact that so many people eventually saw their status change to "paid" after about a week gives me real hope that this is just their broken process rather than an actual denial. Thanks everyone for sharing your stories - this community support is honestly keeping me sane while I wait this out! I'll definitely update you all on what happens by the end of the week.

I'm experiencing the EXACT same thing right now and finding this thread has been such a relief! Had my eligibility interview on Thursday, certified this weekend, and just saw that terrifying "disqualification" status appear today. I was absolutely panicking thinking I had somehow failed my interview, but reading everyone's experiences here has really calmed me down. It's amazing how many people are going through this identical situation with almost the same timeline - interview one day, certify a few days later, then that scary status shows up. It definitely seems like this is just EDD's broken system using "disqualification" as a default placeholder while they process interview results, which is such poor design on their part. The fact that so many people have eventually seen their status change to "paid" after about a week, especially when their interview notification disappeared (which happened to me too), gives me real hope that this is just normal processing rather than actual rejections. I'm going to follow the advice everyone's given - wait until Thursday before calling, start documenting all my job search activities now, and keep checking my UI Online inbox obsessively for any notices. Thanks everyone for sharing your stories and creating such a supportive discussion - this community is honestly a lifesaver when dealing with EDD's stressful and confusing system!