Mistakenly didn't report 2 days on my EDD SDI claim - phone interview scheduled! Help!

RELAX!! happened to me last year and its not the end of the world. they do these interviews all the time. just tell them exactly what happened - that you made a mistake with the dates because your company doesnt have a normal pay schedule. they probably wont cancel your benfits, they'll just calculate what you should have gotten for those days and adjust it. the EDD system is DESIGNED to trip people up, theyre just trying to catch people who are deliberately lying. just be honest!!!!

I had a similar situation with my pregnancy disability claim. The key is being completely forthcoming during the interview. They're mainly looking to determine if this was intentional fraud or an honest mistake. For your interview: 1. Explain exactly how your employer's pay schedule works and how it caused the confusion 2. Bring documentation showing your work schedule and pay dates if possible 3. Mention that your doctor approved this limited work activity 4. Have your medical certification handy in case they ask about work limitations The likely outcome will be an overpayment assessment for just those two days. They'll calculate what you should have received if reported correctly, then either reduce future payments or set up a repayment plan. They rarely terminate benefits for a single minor reporting error, especially if it's your first time.

When I had my EDD interview, nobody called me at the scheduled time! I waited for 2 hours! Had to call them back and then got disconnected 3 times!!! The whole system is rigged against us I swear. When I finally got someone, they were actually pretty understanding but the stress was insane. Good luck!

Your situation is fairly common. The SDI program allows for partial work while on disability, but you must report all work activity during certification. The interview is standard procedure when there's a discrepancy. To prepare: - Calculate exactly how many hours you worked on those two days - Determine how much you were paid for that time - Have your doctor's work authorization documentation ready - Review your certification forms to identify exactly where the error occurred Per EDD regulations, you'll likely face a "non-fraud overpayment" determination for the difference between what you received and what you should have received for those days. For only two days of limited work, this shouldn't be substantial. Importantly, check if you reported any other work periods correctly. If you did, this strengthens your case that this was an isolated error rather than a pattern of misreporting.

omg why r u even stressing?? its literally just 2 days lol. my cousin didnt report like 2 WEEKS and they just made him pay back like $400 or something. theyre not gonna throw u in jail 🤣

To answer your question about repayment: if they determine there was an overpayment, you'll have options. You can request a payment plan, and in some cases, you can file for an overpayment waiver if immediate repayment would cause financial hardship. The form is DE 538H. For your interview, make sure to ask for the interviewer's ID number and take detailed notes. If you disagree with their determination, you have 30 days to appeal the decision. Based on what you've described, this sounds like a simple error that should be relatively straightforward to resolve. The fact that you discovered the mistake yourself before the interview is also in your favor.

When I had my phone interview, the EDD representative never called at the scheduled time. I ended up spending 3 days trying to reach someone at EDD with no luck. I finally used Claimyr (claimyr.com) to get connected to an agent quickly. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ?si=1hcSq3KFtCr4oAmd The agent explained that interview no-shows happen frequently because they're understaffed, and they helped resolve my issue without having to reschedule the formal interview. Might be worth keeping as a backup if your scheduled interview doesn't happen.

i had sorta the same thing happen but it was cuz i went back to work part time while on sdi and they asked a bunch of questions about my hours and pay and stuff. just be super honest and you'll be fine. they just adjust your benefit amount and it's no big deal really.

To address your specific concern about a supervisor letter - yes, documentation from your employer about their pay schedule would be helpful. The more evidence you have that this was a genuine mistake due to confusing circumstances, the better. Regarding the interview itself, be prepared for the following standard questions: 1. "Did you work during the period of [specific dates]?" 2. "Why wasn't this work reported on your certification?" 3. "Has your medical provider authorized this type of work?" 4. "How many hours did you work and what were your duties?" Answer concisely and honestly. Don't volunteer excessive information beyond what's asked. The interview typically lasts 15-30 minutes, and you should receive a determination by mail within 10 business days.