I've been following this thread as someone who just started Amazon Flex after my warehouse layoff, and I can't thank everyone enough for sharing such detailed, real-world experiences! This has completely eliminated my anxiety about the certification process. Based on all the consistent advice here, I'm setting up my system this week: - "Amazon Flex - Independent Contractor" for employer name, SSN for employer number - Daily earnings tracker by actual delivery date (not payout date) - Screenshots of weekly earnings summaries from the app - Separate documentation for full-time job applications vs gig earnings The insight about EDD distinguishing between "suitable work" and gig availability was huge for me. I was so worried about weeks when I can't grab blocks, but understanding that competitive gig work isn't the same as refusing suitable employment makes total sense. For anyone else just starting this process - this thread should be required reading! Having real experiences from people who've successfully navigated Amazon Flex + EDD for months gives so much more confidence than trying to figure it out alone. The consistency in everyone's approaches shows there's definitely a proven way to handle this correctly. Thanks to this community for turning what felt like an impossible situation into a manageable process with clear steps!

I'm new to this community but wanted to add my experience since I just went through the Amazon Flex + EDD setup process last month. Everything everyone has shared here is spot on! One small tip that helped me a lot - I created a simple recurring reminder on my phone for every Saturday night to screenshot my weekly Amazon Flex earnings and add up my totals for that certification period. This way I never have to scramble on certification day trying to remember what I earned when. Also, for anyone still worried about the "work availability" question - I had the exact same fear about EDD thinking I was refusing work. But after successfully certifying for 6 weeks now, I can confirm that reporting your actual gig earnings while actively job searching is exactly what they expect. The key really is showing you're treating Amazon Flex as temporary income, not your primary career path. This thread should honestly be pinned somewhere - it's the most comprehensive and practical guide I've seen for handling gig work during unemployment. Thank you to everyone who shared their real experiences!

This is such a helpful thread! I'm currently dealing with EDD myself and have been dreading my upcoming interview. @Liam Mendez so glad yours went smoothly! The timing advice here is really valuable - I had no idea they could call up to an hour late. @Maya Patel thanks for mentioning Claimyr too, I'm definitely bookmarking that in case I need to call EDD directly. It's refreshing to see a success story among all the EDD horror stories online. Gives me hope that the system does actually work sometimes, even if it's not always on time!

This whole thread has been incredibly helpful! I'm dealing with EDD for the first time and have my interview scheduled for next Friday. Reading through everyone's experiences here has really eased my anxiety about the process. @Liam Mendez congratulations on your interview going so well! It's great to hear that even though they called late, everything worked out smoothly. The advice about keeping your phone available past the scheduled window and checking spam settings is really valuable. @Maya Patel thanks for the Claimyr recommendation too - I'm definitely saving that info just in case I need to contact EDD directly. It's refreshing to see actual success stories instead of just complaint threads. Really appreciate everyone sharing their real experiences!

Update for everyone following this thread: I just checked with EDD through my UI Online account, and holiday payment processing for Easter 2025 is following the normal schedule. If your certification is processed without issues: - Money Network card payments typically post Monday evening - Direct deposit payments typically post Tuesday morning to Wednesday (depending on your bank) If your payment shows "pending" for more than 72 hours after certification, that could indicate an eligibility issue that needs attention.

Glad to hear your payment status updated! For future reference, I've noticed that when you switch from Money Network to direct deposit, the first few payments can be unpredictable timing-wise while your bank gets used to the EDD deposits. After that initial adjustment period, it usually settles into a consistent pattern. I switched about 6 months ago and now my deposits hit like clockwork every Tuesday around 6 AM. The peace of mind is worth the slightly longer wait compared to Money Network!

I'm brand new to unemployment benefits (just filed my claim last week) and this entire thread has been incredibly educational! I certified for the first time yesterday evening and immediately panicked when I saw "pending" instead of "paid." I had no idea that overnight batch processing was just how EDD's system works - I thought pending meant there was an issue with my certification or that I'd answered something incorrectly. The timeline breakdown that everyone has shared (pending at midnight → batch processing 2-6am → paid by 8-9am → next weeks appear by Tuesday) is so valuable and really should be posted somewhere official on EDD's website. It's frustrating that newcomers have to learn these system quirks through community forums instead of clear communication from EDD themselves. I'm definitely taking notes on all the tips shared here - screenshotting the certification confirmation, setting up bank text alerts, bookmarking the payment history page, and most importantly, understanding that "pending" just means "received and queued for processing" rather than "there's a problem." Thank you to everyone who shared their experiences, especially the other newcomers who went through the same midnight panic. This community is amazing for helping people navigate EDD's confusing system!

I'm so glad I found this thread! Just certified for my first time tonight around 11:30pm and immediately freaked out when I saw "pending" instead of "paid." I was about to spend all night refreshing the page and calling the EDD help line at 8am, but reading everyone's experiences here has been such a relief. The timeline breakdown that multiple people shared is incredibly helpful - I had no idea that overnight batch processing was just how their system works. It makes so much sense now that "pending" just means "received and in the queue" rather than "something went wrong." I'm definitely taking all the advice here: screenshot my certification confirmation, set up bank text alerts, bookmark the payment history page, and most importantly, get some sleep instead of refreshing the page all night! It's honestly ridiculous that EDD doesn't explain any of this clearly on their website. Thank you to everyone who shared their experiences - this community is a lifesaver for us newcomers trying to figure out all these quirky system timing issues!

I'm so sorry you're dealing with this frustrating glitch! I experienced something very similar back in February and it was absolutely maddening. What finally worked for me was a combination of persistence and timing. First, I'd definitely recommend trying the midnight Sunday certification trick that @Elijah Brown mentioned - it sounds weird but the system refresh sometimes clears these display issues temporarily. Second, when calling EDD, I found that Tuesday mornings around 8:15 AM (not exactly at 8:00) worked better for me. It seems like there's a slight lull after the initial rush of people calling right when they open. One thing that helped me stay sane during this process was taking screenshots of my payment history showing the weeks that needed certification. That way when I finally got through to a specialist, I could reference exactly what I was seeing on my end. The tier 2 specialists really can fix this instantly once you reach them - mine took literally 3 minutes to manually release my stuck weeks. It's just the getting through part that's the nightmare! Hang in there - I know how stressful it is when rent is due and you're counting on that payment. This community has been such a lifesaver for navigating EDD's broken system.

I've been following this thread closely because I'm experiencing the exact same issue! My claim was approved two weeks ago, but I'm stuck in this nightmare loop where my payment history shows 4 weeks ready for certification with "Certification not filed" status, yet the certification page says "No Weeks Available." What's been really helpful reading through everyone's experiences is understanding this is a widespread database sync problem from the April update, not something we did wrong. I've tried the different browser/device approach with no luck, but I haven't attempted the early morning calling strategy yet. Planning to try calling Tuesday at 8:15 AM based on @NebulaNova's timing suggestion, and I'll definitely take screenshots of my payment history beforehand. If that doesn't work, I'm going to attempt the midnight Sunday certification trick. Has anyone had success recently with the Ask EDD messaging system, or is calling really the only reliable way to reach a tier 2 specialist for this specific glitch? I submitted a message 6 days ago with no response, but wondering if I should try again with more specific wording about the database sync issue. This community has been incredible - thank you all for sharing your experiences and solutions. It's such a relief to know I'm not alone in dealing with this frustrating system bug!