wat happens if u get a second job? can u still get benefits if ur total hours still less than before?

Dylan, I went through almost the exact same situation about 8 months ago - hours cut from 35 to 14 per week at my retail job. I was so stressed about money but applying for partial UI was honestly one of the best decisions I made! A few things that helped me: - Apply ASAP since there's usually a waiting week before benefits start - Keep detailed records of your reduced hours/paystubs - EDD might ask for them - Don't stress too much about your employer finding out - mine was actually understanding since they knew they had to cut hours due to slow business - The online application is pretty user-friendly, took me maybe 30 minutes The partial benefits really helped bridge the gap while I looked for supplemental income. You've got this! The system exists exactly for situations like yours where your hours get slashed through no fault of your own.

I'm new to this community but unfortunately not new to EDD frustrations! I just got hit with the "outstanding" status yesterday and was starting to panic until I found this incredibly helpful thread. Reading everyone's experiences has been such a relief - it's clear this is a widespread issue that many of us are dealing with. What's been most valuable from all the shared advice: definitely keep certifying every two weeks no matter what the status says (I was honestly about to skip it thinking there was no point), check physical mail regularly since EDD apparently still sends crucial notices that way, and be prepared to use those callback services since getting through directly seems nearly impossible. I think my situation might have been triggered by some Uber driving I reported recently - seems like any gig work or non-traditional income throws their system into manual review mode. The uncertainty is definitely stressful, but hearing success stories from people like Ella, Oliver, and Vanessa who eventually received all their backed-up payments gives me hope that this will resolve. Thanks to everyone for creating such a supportive community around this bureaucratic nightmare. It really helps to know we're not alone in dealing with EDD's confusing processes!

I'm currently experiencing this exact same "outstanding" status issue and it's been about 2 days now. Finding this thread has been incredibly helpful and reassuring - it's clear this is unfortunately a very common problem with EDD's system that many of us are navigating together. From reading everyone's experiences, I've learned some crucial things: definitely continue certifying every two weeks regardless of what the status says (I was actually considering skipping it thinking it was pointless), check both the online portal AND physical mail since EDD apparently still sends important notices via regular mail, and be persistent about trying to reach them through those callback services since direct calling seems impossible. I suspect my review might have been triggered by some TaskRabbit work I reported recently - it seems like their system automatically flags any kind of gig work or non-standard income for manual verification. The uncertainty is definitely stressful, but reading success stories from people like Ella, Oliver, and Vanessa who eventually received all their backed-up payments once the review was completed gives me real hope. Planning to try one of those callback services mentioned throughout this thread if this situation extends beyond another week. Thank you to everyone for sharing your experiences and creating such a supportive community - it makes dealing with EDD's bureaucratic processes so much more manageable when you know you're not alone!

Hey Sofia! I went through something very similar last year when I had to submit paystubs for wage verification. The mixed "paid" status (one week yes, one week pending) is actually pretty normal when they're reviewing documentation. What you're experiencing sounds like standard EDD procedure - they often process weeks individually when there are discrepancies to review. The paper check timeline everyone mentioned is accurate in my experience too. I got mine in about 7 business days. One tip: if you have a local EDD office that's open for in-person visits, sometimes going there can help get faster answers about document processing status than calling the phone lines. They can actually pull up your file and tell you definitively if your paystubs were received and are being processed. Hang in there - it's frustrating but it will get resolved!

Just wanted to add my two cents here - I had almost the identical situation happen to me about 6 months ago! EDD rep switched me to paper checks over the phone (also hung up abruptly, so annoying), and I had that same anxiety about whether it actually went through. Like others mentioned, the disappearing bank info from your UI Online account is the best confirmation you'll get. My first paper check took exactly 9 business days to arrive after the "paid" status appeared. The mixed payment status (one week paid, one pending) is super common when they're reviewing wage documents - don't panic about that! The pending week will likely update once they finish processing your paystubs, and you'll get paid for both weeks. Keep certifying on schedule even while you wait. The whole EDD system is frustrating but hang in there - your money is coming!

New member here and wow, this thread is exactly what I needed to find! I'm currently dealing with this same frustrating situation - my effective date is December 15th but my claim wasn't issued until January 12th, which is almost 4 weeks of missing benefits. I had been completely stressed thinking I'd lost those weeks forever or somehow messed up my application. Reading through everyone's experiences here has been such a relief and given me a clear action plan. It's absolutely infuriating that EDD creates these massive processing delays and then makes US figure out how to get the benefits we're legally entitled to from day one! I had no clue I needed to specifically call and request those weeks be added for certification - I naively assumed they'd automatically backdate everything once my claim was finally approved. Based on all the great advice in this thread, I'm calling tomorrow morning at 8am sharp with my dates ready to specifically request they add those missing 4 weeks for certification. Thank you everyone for sharing your experiences and solutions - this community is incredible for helping navigate EDD's maze of bureaucracy!

New to this community and just went through this exact situation! I had a 5-week gap between my effective date (November 8th) and issue date (December 13th) and was totally panicking that I'd lost all those weeks. This thread saved me! I called EDD last week using the 8am strategy everyone mentioned and got through on my first try. The rep was actually really helpful once I explained the situation clearly - she said processing delays have been crazy lately and added all 5 weeks for certification within about 10 minutes. I certified for them the next day and got my backpay deposited 3 days later! The key really is being specific when you call - don't just say you're missing weeks, explain that you need certification weeks added for the gap between your effective date and issue date. They seem to have a standard process for this once you use the right language. For anyone still dealing with this, definitely don't give up - you ARE entitled to those benefits from your effective date forward regardless of their processing delays!

Hey Lucas! I'm dealing with the exact same frustrating situation right now. Got approved 3 weeks ago and my card still hasn't arrived either. After reading through all these comments, I called Money Network at 1-866-692-9374 (thanks Harper!) and they confirmed my card was issued 2 weeks ago but is stuck somewhere in their shipping delays. The rep said they're having major issues with their mailing vendor and cards that normally take 7-10 days are now taking 3-4 weeks! I'm also stressing about rent - ended up asking family for a short-term loan until this card finally shows up. Definitely setting up direct deposit the second I can activate this thing. This whole system is ridiculous in 2025!

I'm in week 3 of waiting for my card too! This thread has been so helpful - I had no idea I could call Money Network directly instead of trying to get through to EDD. Just called 1-866-692-9374 and confirmed my card was issued 16 days ago but is stuck in their shipping backlog. The rep said they're seeing 3-4 week delays right now which is insane! I'm also setting up direct deposit through UI Online today so I never have to deal with this card nonsense again. It's ridiculous that in 2025 we still have to wait weeks for a physical card when direct deposit should be the default. Hope yours shows up soon Lucas - sounds like most people are getting theirs eventually, just way later than promised!