EDD calling to verify 'other income' on my application - what should I expect?

Yeah, I went through something similar. They asked me about severance pay and some freelance work I did. Just be honest and have any documentation ready. It's not as scary as it seems!

I found a way to actually get someone on the phone at EDD! I used this site's (claimyr.com) calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, waits for a live agent to pick up, then sends the call to my phone. It does cost $20, but it works. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/DOLxZQb92wM

Make sure you report ALL income, even if you think it doesn't matter. I made the mistake of not mentioning some small gig work and it caused a huge delay in my claim. Better safe than sorry!

Does anyone know if PFL (Paid Family Leave) counts as "other income" for EDD purposes? I might need to take some time off to care for a family member soon, but I don't want it to mess up my unemployment claim.

Here's a comprehensive breakdown of what EDD considers "other income" and how it might affect your claim: • Severance pay • Vacation pay • Holiday pay • Workers' compensation • Pension or retirement income • Self-employment income • Freelance or gig work • Rental income • Investment dividends Remember, you need to report ANY income you receive during your claim period. EDD will then determine how it affects your benefits. Some types of income may reduce your weekly benefit amount, while others might not affect it at all. Pro tip: Keep detailed records of all income, including dates received and amounts. This will make it easier if EDD needs to verify anything later. If you're unsure about something, always err on the side of reporting it. It's better to over-report than under-report and risk penalties or overpayments later.

lol watch out yall, EDD's probably reading this thread right now 👀

Has anyone had experience with reporting income from a side hustle? I started an Etsy shop while unemployed and idk how to handle it

PSA: If EDD overpays you because of a mistake on their end, you can file for a waiver to avoid repaying it. Don't let them bully you into paying if it wasn't your fault!