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.

Why is my EDD showing pending?

On a call with the EDD, they confirmed that in most cases, a pending notice means that the department needs to do something on their end to get you paid. ... The department's dashboard shows as of mid-April, more than 120,000 claims were waiting more than 21 days for EDD action.

What does it mean when my unemployment payment is pending?

If your payment shows as “pending,” this means we are still processing it, and there is nothing more you need to do. If you received a confirmation number, rest assured your claim is in process, and you will receive the full amount to which you are entitled.