One more thing to consider: if you do quit and file for UI, be prepared for a potentially long wait while EDD investigates. Your employer will be asked to provide their side of the story, and then EDD will schedule an eligibility interview with you (which can take weeks to get). During this time, you won't receive any benefits. If you're eventually approved, you'll get backpay, but you need to be able to financially sustain yourself during the investigation period. And regardless of what happens, continue to certify for benefits every two weeks while your claim is pending. If you don't certify and later get approved, you won't receive payments for weeks you didn't certify.

I went through a similar situation last year and want to share what worked for me. I was dealing with a verbally abusive supervisor who was creating an impossible work environment. Here's what I did: 1. Started documenting everything immediately - dates, times, witnesses, exactly what was said/done 2. Got my doctor involved early - they documented my anxiety and stress symptoms as work-related 3. Filed a complaint with HR first (even though I knew they wouldn't help much) 4. When HR didn't address it properly, I requested FMLA leave for stress/anxiety 5. Used that time to job hunt intensively When my leave was up and nothing had changed, I quit with a resignation letter that clearly outlined why (referencing my previous complaints and medical documentation). I filed for UI immediately and got approved after the eligibility interview because I had a paper trail showing I tried to resolve things through proper channels first. The key is building your case BEFORE you quit. Don't just walk out - that makes it much harder to win an appeal. Take Quinn's advice seriously about the accommodation request - it shows good faith effort to stay employed. Also, start applying for jobs NOW while you're still employed. Even if this workplace is toxic, having income while job searching gives you so much more leverage and peace of mind.

One last thing to consider: while waiting until July 1st will likely increase your weekly benefit amount (WBA), be aware that your claim effective date will determine your benefit year. So if your claim is effective July 1, 2025, your benefit year ends June 30, 2026. Make sure you have a clear understanding of how much higher your WBA will be to determine if the wait is worth it. You can use the EDD benefit calculator on their website with both sets of quarters to compare.

That $130/week difference definitely makes waiting worth it! Just wanted to add one more consideration - since you're waiting until July 1st anyway, might be worth using this time to get all your documentation organized. Have your W-2s, pay stubs, and severance paperwork ready to go. Also, create your EDD online account ahead of time if you haven't already - you can do that without filing a claim. That way on July 1st you're just logging in and filing rather than dealing with account setup too. The smoother your application process, the faster you'll get through their system.

This thread has been incredibly helpful! I'm dealing with almost the exact same situation - filed 4 weeks ago after being laid off from my marketing job and absolutely nothing in UI Online or by mail. Reading Marcus's resolution gives me so much hope that there's actually a logical explanation. I also had multiple W-2s last year (switched companies in June) so I'm wondering if that's what's causing my application to be stuck in manual review too. Going to try calling that technical support number at 1-855-327-7057 first thing tomorrow morning, and if that doesn't work I'll look into Claimyr. It's such a relief to know these "vanished" applications aren't actually lost forever, just stuck somewhere waiting for a human to review them. The stress of thinking your application just disappeared into the void is almost worse than waiting for approval! Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences and solutions.

Reading through everyone's experiences here really highlights how broken EDD's notification system is. It's absolutely unacceptable that people are applying for unemployment benefits and then getting complete radio silence for weeks or months. Marcus, I'm so glad you finally got resolution, but the fact that you had to jump through so many hoops just to find out your application was sitting in a review queue is ridiculous. For anyone else dealing with this nightmare, I'd also suggest documenting everything - keep screenshots of your blank UI Online account, save confirmation numbers, write down dates and times of phone calls. If you eventually need to escalate or file a complaint, having that paper trail can be really helpful. The multiple employer issue seems to be a major trigger for these invisible holds. EDD really needs to fix their system to automatically notify people when applications require manual review instead of just letting them sit in digital limbo while people panic about their financial situation.

This might sound crazy, but try tweeting at your state's unemployment office. I did that out of desperation and got a DM with a direct number to call. Worth a shot! 🤷‍♂️

I'm going through the exact same thing right now! My payments stopped about 2 weeks ago with zero explanation. The worst part is you can't even get a human on the phone to tell you what's wrong. I've been checking my account obsessively but there's literally nothing there - no messages, no requests for info, nothing. It's like they just decided to ghost me 😭 Really hoping someone here has found a solution because I'm running out of options (and money). Thanks for posting this - at least now I know I'm not the only one dealing with this nightmare!

I went through this exact same thing a few months ago! The identity verification hold is super common right now. Here's what worked for me: I called the EDD number (1-800-300-5616) first thing in the morning - like literally started dialing at 8:00 AM sharp. It took about 2 hours on hold, but I finally got through to someone who could see exactly what documents they needed. Turns out they wanted a clearer photo of my driver's license and a recent bank statement. Once I uploaded those through the UI Online portal, my payments released within a week. Don't give up - you'll get through this! Also, definitely check your inbox/spam for any emails from EDD that might have specific instructions. Sometimes they send follow-up emails that get missed.

I'm dealing with a similar identity verification issue right now - it's so frustrating when you're counting on that money! From what I've learned lurking in these forums, the key seems to be getting crystal clear photos of your documents and being persistent with calling. I've been setting multiple alarms to call right when they open because the wait times are insane later in the day. Also make sure to check your UI Online account daily - sometimes they'll update requirements or request additional documents without sending a clear notification. The whole system feels broken, but everyone here seems to eventually get through it with enough persistence. Hang in there! 💪