I'm so glad to see this thread because I was literally having the same panic yesterday! I've been on unemployment for about 4 months and you'd think I'd have learned by now, but holidays still catch me off guard. What really helped me was someone on this subreddit who mentioned that you can actually look up the Federal Reserve holiday calendar online to know exactly which days will cause delays. I bookmarked it and now I check it whenever my payment date is coming up. It's saved me so much stress! For anyone new to this - the pattern is super consistent: if UI Online shows "paid" and it's a federal holiday, expect your Money Network deposit the next business day, usually by late afternoon. The banking system delay is completely separate from EDD's processing, which is why your account status updates but the money doesn't transfer immediately.

As someone who just went through my first holiday payment delay last week, I wanted to share what I learned for other newcomers who might be panicking like I was! The biggest thing that helped calm my nerves was understanding that there are actually TWO separate processes happening: 1) EDD processing your certification (which shows as "paid" in UI Online), and 2) the banking system transferring the money (which gets delayed by federal holidays). Once I realized these were separate, it made so much more sense why my account could show "paid" but my Money Network card was still empty. I also started using a simple trick - whenever my payment date falls on or near a federal holiday, I just automatically add one business day to my expected deposit date. Takes all the guesswork and stress out of it! Really wish EDD would explain this distinction better on their website, but this community has been a lifesaver for figuring out how everything actually works.

Just wanted to chime in as someone who went through this exact nightmare about 6 months ago! The Cal Jobs 2FA issue is SO frustrating and you're absolutely right that it feels intentionally designed to trip people up. What finally worked for me was a combination of things mentioned here: - Created a new email specifically for government stuff (used ProtonMail instead of Gmail) - Cleared ALL browser data, not just cache - Used incognito/private browsing mode for the registration The key thing I learned is that Cal Jobs has some weird conflicts with certain browser extensions and saved login data. Starting completely fresh seemed to be what broke through for me. Also, if you do end up having to go to the EDD office, call ahead to see if they have specific "tech support" hours. Some locations have staff who actually know the Cal Jobs system better than others. Saved me from sitting there all day only to be told to "try again later" 🙄 Fingers crossed the Gmail trick works for you - sounds like that's been the winner for most people lately!

I'm going through this exact same issue right now and this thread has been incredibly helpful! My Cal Jobs 2FA emails aren't coming through either, and I've got less than a week before my deadline. Reading through everyone's experiences, it seems like the new Gmail account approach has the highest success rate. I'm definitely going to try that first thing tomorrow morning. The fact that @Freya Christensen got it working immediately with a fresh Gmail account gives me hope! I also had no idea about the registration bypass code that @Anastasia Kozlov mentioned - that's such valuable insider knowledge. And the Claimyr service sounds like a game-changer for actually reaching EDD without the endless "maximum callers" message. It's ridiculous that we have to jump through all these hoops for what should be basic functionality, but I'm grateful this community exists to help each other navigate these broken systems. Will definitely update with my results in case it helps others dealing with this nightmare!

I've been fighting the E318 error for 3 weeks now and this thread is literally a lifesaver! Just wanted to add one more tip that worked for me yesterday - if you're on a Mac, try using Safari instead of other browsers. I know everyone's been recommending Edge, but Safari seems to handle the EDD site's quirky coding better on macOS. Also, make sure to update your browser to the latest version before trying - I was running an outdated version of Chrome which might have been part of my problem. Combined Safari with the VPN + early morning timing (tried at 6:15 AM) and got through after weeks of frustration. It's absolutely mind-boggling that we need to become cybersecurity experts just to file a disability claim, but this community has been amazing at crowdsourcing solutions. Don't lose hope everyone - between all the methods shared here, there's definitely a combination that will work for your specific setup! 🙏

I've been dealing with this exact same E318 error for the past two weeks and I'm at my wit's end! Reading through all these solutions has given me so much hope though. I've tried a few individual fixes but clearly need to go with the "nuclear option" approach that @Ava Harris mentioned. Going to try the VPN + incognito + early morning combo tomorrow. Quick question for everyone who's had success - did you notice if the day of the week matters? I've been trying mostly on weekends thinking it would be less busy, but maybe weekdays are actually better? Also, for those using free VPNs, are there any specific ones you'd recommend that worked well with the EDD site? Thanks to everyone for turning this into such a helpful troubleshooting community - it's wild that we have to do this but at least we're not suffering alone! 🤝

I just went through this exact nightmare last month! Here's what finally worked for me: First, update your ID.me account completely - upload your marriage certificate or court order for the name change, new driver's license, and updated Social Security card. ID.me took about 3-4 business days to verify everything. Once that was done, I called EDD early morning (around 8:15am seemed to work best) and explained the situation. The rep was actually really helpful and updated my EDD profile to match my ID.me account on the spot. The whole thing took about 2 weeks total, but most of that was just waiting for verifications. Don't give up - the system is clunky but it does work eventually! Also, keep detailed notes of every call you make with dates and reference numbers. Good luck with your maternity leave claim! 🤞

I'm going through something similar right now with my name change after marriage! One thing that really helped speed up the process was creating a dedicated folder (both physical and digital) with all my name change documents - marriage certificate, updated SS card, new driver's license, etc. That way when any agency asks for verification, I can provide it immediately rather than scrambling to find paperwork. Also, I discovered that EDD has a specific form (DE 1101CZ) for reporting name/address changes that you can submit online through your EDD account portal. It might be worth checking if that's available in your situation too. The bureaucracy is definitely frustrating, but having everything organized and ready to go at least makes the process a bit smoother. Hang in there and congrats on your pregnancy! 💕

I'm dealing with a similar situation right now! Been trying to get my SDI claim processed for 3 weeks and it's been absolutely maddening. Reading through all these responses gives me so much hope though - I had no idea about half of these options. I'm definitely going to try the Assembly Member route and see if I can get one of those new SDI Connect appointments in Chula Vista. For anyone else following this thread, I found that calling the SDI number (1-800-480-3287) and immediately pressing 1-2-1 when the automated system starts helps you skip some of the menu options and get into the queue faster. Still takes forever to get through, but it's slightly better than going through all the prompts. Also learned the hard way that you need to have ALL your documents ready before you even start the upload process because if you step away for more than 15 minutes, the whole session times out and you lose everything. @Ally Tailer please definitely update us on how the in-person appointment goes! This could be a game-changer for so many people struggling with the online system.

Wow, this thread is incredibly helpful! I'm also dealing with SDI issues right now and had no idea about most of these workarounds. The fact that there's now an SDI Connect pilot program with actual in-person appointments is amazing news - I've been searching everywhere for a physical office to visit. One thing I wanted to add that helped me recently: if you're having trouble with the online system, try accessing it during off-peak hours like early morning (6-7 AM) or late evening (after 8 PM). The servers seem to handle the load better when fewer people are trying to use the system simultaneously. I was finally able to complete my continued claim certification at 6:30 AM after failing multiple times during regular business hours. Also, for anyone still struggling with uploads, make sure your documents are saved as PDFs and not photos - the system is really picky about file formats even though it doesn't always tell you that's the problem. I spent hours trying to upload iPhone photos before realizing I needed to convert them to PDF first. Really hoping the SDI Connect appointments become available statewide soon. Having actual human assistance would make such a difference for people dealing with disabilities who are already stressed about their health and finances.