How long does it take for EDD to approve certification?
It takes at least three weeks to process a claim and issue payment to most eligible workers. With the large amount of claims we are processing, there may be delays.
How long after certifying for unemployment will I get paid California?
After you submit your first two-week continued certification, you will be paid for the first week of your claim.
Why is my EDD payment pending after certification?
This pending status occurs for many reasons, such as a claimant's answer to a biweekly certification question that triggered the need for an eligibility interview. “We know many claimants who cleared fraud filters and verified identity have been waiting too long for payment,” said EDD Director Rita Saenz.
Is EDD giving extra 300 a week?
We automatically added the federal unemployment compensation to each week of benefits that you were eligible to receive. Any unemployment benefits through the end of the program are still eligible for the extra $300, even if you are paid later.