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There's actually a pattern to how EDD processes payments. They do them in batches based on the last digit of your SSN, and sometimes the later batches get delayed if there are processing issues. If your UI Online account shows 'paid' status, you don't need to worry - the money is coming, just delayed. The Money Network system can also lag by 4-6 hours from when EDD releases the funds to when they actually appear on your card. Their system updates in cycles, not continuously. What many people don't realize is that Bank of America is no longer handling EDD cards - Money Network is still working out some kinks in their processing system. This is why some weeks are perfectly on time and others have these random delays.
wait they process by SSN??? is that why my roommate always gets paid before me?? we always certify at the exact same time but he gets paid like 6 hours earlier every time!!
UPDATE: Payment came through around midnight, about 4 hours later than usual. For anyone else experiencing delays, hang tight - looks like they're just running behind this week. Thanks everyone for the help and information!
Glad it worked out! Always seems like EDD issues resolve themselves right after you start panicking lol
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Anybody else notice this happens more on holiday weeks? My brother-in-law who works for the state (not EDD) says they're always short-staffed in January because people take vacation after the holidays. Just a thought.
I had a similar issue in November where my payment got stuck in pending for almost 2 weeks. When I finally reached EDD, they said it was because I had answered a certification question differently than before (I accidentally said I was unavailable for work on one day because I had a doctor's appointment). The rep was able to fix it immediately once I explained. Definitely worth calling if yours doesn't update by Friday.
UPDATE: You guys were right! Just checked my UI Online and it switched from pending to paid this morning. Should hit my card tomorrow. Thanks everyone for the help and reassurance - I was really panicking there for a minute!
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THE EDD SYSTEM IS COMPLETELY BROKEN! I was in this exact situation and they messed up my payments for MONTHS. I reported everything correctly and they still flagged my account and froze my benefits. Good luck getting anyone on the phone to fix it too!!!!
While I understand your frustration, it's important to note that most partial unemployment claims are processed correctly. Problems most commonly occur when there are discrepancies between what claimants report and what employers report on quarterly wage statements. To avoid this, it's crucial to report gross wages accurately and keep detailed records of all hours worked and wages earned each week.
Thanks everyone for the advice! My payment finally switched from pending to paid today (took 9 days). They did reduce it based on my part-time earnings just like you all said. I'm getting about $320 in unemployment plus my part-time wages, which is helping me stay afloat until I can find something full-time. I really appreciate all the guidance!
Great news! Glad it worked out for you!
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just wondering... does he belong to a union? cuz if he does they might be able to help with this whole mess
No, unfortunately it's not a union job. That would make things so much easier right now!
One more tip I forgot to mention - if he does get terminated and applies for benefits, he'll likely get a phone interview scheduled with EDD. These are REALLY important and can make or break his claim. Make sure he's available at the scheduled time (they usually only try once or twice), have all documentation ready, and be clear but brief in his explanations. The EDD interviewer will be taking notes and asking specific questions about the circumstances of separation. Also, the EDD phones are completely overwhelmed right now. When my claim had issues last year, I tried calling for weeks with no luck. I finally used Claimyr (claimyr.com) and got through to a rep who fixed my claim status in minutes. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km It was such a relief after weeks of stress and busy signals. Just mentioning it in case you run into phone troubles like I did.
Thanks for the tip about the phone interview! I'll make sure he knows how important it is to be prepared and available. And good to know about that service - the EDD phone system seems impossible to get through based on what friends have told me.
Malik Jackson
just wondering but what happens if u forget to certify for a week during ur temp job? will that mess things up when the job ends?
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Natasha Orlova
•If you miss one certification period, you can usually still certify late for those weeks through your UI Online account. There's a "Certify for Previous Weeks" option. However, if you miss multiple certification periods in a row, your claim might go inactive, and you'd need to reopen it (which is simpler than filing a new claim but still an extra step). EDD generally gives you about 14 days after your certification date to complete it before it becomes "late". So try not to miss the deadlines, but if you do, certify as soon as you remember!
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CosmicCowboy
Thank you all for the helpful advice! I feel much better about the situation now. I'll definitely keep certifying throughout my temp assignment and report my earnings accurately. It's a relief to know the process is set up to handle temporary work situations like mine. I've set calendar reminders for all my certification dates for the next 4 months so I don't forget. Sounds like the key points are: - Keep certifying every two weeks even with full-time work - Report gross wages for when I worked (not when paid) - Benefits will automatically restart when I report no earnings after job ends - My claim should stay active as long as I consistently certify I appreciate everyone sharing their experiences!
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