I'm dealing with this exact same situation right now! I have about $18,000 in a high-yield savings account earning roughly $80 per month in interest. I've been on unemployment for about 3 weeks and have been reporting it each time I certify. What I do is check my bank account for the exact interest earned during each certification week and report that specific amount under "other income." Some weeks it's $18, other weeks it's $20 depending on how many days are in that period. My weekly benefit amount is $380 and so far the interest hasn't reduced my payments at all. I was really nervous about it at first too, but after reading the EDD guidelines and talking to a representative, it's definitely required to report ALL income including interest, dividends, rental income, etc. The rep told me that even small amounts need to be reported because it's about being compliant with the law, not just whether it affects your benefit amount. My advice is to just report it accurately and keep good records. I take screenshots of my banking app showing the daily interest postings for each week I certify, just in case I ever need proof. It's become routine now and honestly gives me peace of mind knowing I'm doing everything correctly. Better safe than sorry with EDD!

I'm actually an EDD caseworker and wanted to clear up some confusion I'm seeing in this thread. Yes, bank interest IS absolutely reportable income - this is correct. However, I want to clarify a few things: 1. You report income for the week it was RECEIVED, not when it was earned. So if your bank posts interest monthly, you'd report the full monthly amount during the week it was actually deposited to your account. 2. There IS an earnings disregard of $25 OR 25% of your weekly benefit amount (whichever is greater) before we start reducing benefits. So small amounts of interest often won't affect your payment, but you still must report it. 3. Keep documentation! Bank statements showing when interest was posted are perfect. We don't audit everyone, but when we do, we need to see that dates and amounts match what you reported. The penalties for unreported income can be severe - not just overpayment recovery, but potential disqualification from benefits. Always err on the side of reporting too much rather than too little. If you're ever unsure about whether something counts as income, report it and let us make the determination.

My friend had this exact problem and said she had to do an "Affidavit of Wages" form to prove when her severance was for. Did anyone send you that form?

UPDATE: You all were right! Just checked my UI Online account and my status changed from pending to paid for weeks 4 and 5, and weeks 1-3 now say "disqualified - excessive earnings" which makes sense because of the severance. Thank you all for the explanations and help!

Don't overthink this too much! I was in almost the exact same situation last year - got laid off from full-time warehouse work and ended up with a retail job that only gave me 22-26 hours per week. You absolutely can and should continue certifying for partial benefits. The key things to remember: - Report your GROSS pay (before taxes) for the week you actually worked the hours - Be super accurate with both hours and dollar amounts - don't estimate or round - EDD will automatically calculate your partial benefit using their formula - Keep all your pay stubs and maybe screenshot what you report each week In my case, I was making about $320-400 per week at the part-time job and still getting around $150-200 in partial UI benefits. It made a huge difference in being able to pay rent while I kept looking for full-time work. The system can feel scary but as long as you're honest and accurate with your reporting, you'll be fine. And definitely keep looking for full-time work - that's what they want to see and it's the best path back to financial stability anyway. Good luck with the new job!

I'm in a really similar situation! Just started a part-time job at 20-25 hours after being unemployed for 3 months. Was super nervous about reporting it but everyone here is right - you absolutely can still get partial benefits. From what I've learned so far: - The hardest part is just making sure you report everything accurately - Keep your pay stubs and maybe take photos of what you enter each week - The EDD website actually has a partial benefit calculator if you want to estimate what you might get - Don't be surprised if your first partial payment takes a day or two longer to process The partial benefits really do help bridge the gap while you're looking for full-time work. Even if it's not a huge amount, every bit helps when you're trying to cover bills that were based on full-time income. One thing that helped me was setting up a simple note in my phone to track my weekly hours and gross pay as I go, so I don't have to scramble to remember everything when it's time to certify. You're being smart by asking questions upfront rather than guessing. That shows you're taking it seriously and want to do it right!

I'm so sorry you're dealing with this - it's absolutely maddening when EDD hits you with multiple issues at once! I went through something similar last year and here's what I learned: The key thing is that these are two separate issues that need to be handled differently. The 10-week disqualification is likely because they think you provided false information (even if you didn't!), while the overpayment from 2 years ago is a completely different matter. For the disqualification appeal, definitely include your termination letter showing it was a layoff due to downsizing. Also gather any emails or documentation from your employer confirming the workforce reduction. EDD will likely contact your former employer during the appeal process to verify the separation reason. For the overpayment, since it's from an old claim and they sent notices to your wrong address, you have a strong case for a waiver. Document everything showing you updated your address - screenshots from your online account, any confirmation emails, etc. One important thing everyone's mentioned but I'll emphasize - you MUST continue certifying every two weeks during the 10-week disqualification period, and yes, you still need to do work search activities and keep records. I know it seems pointless when you're not getting paid, but if you don't certify, your claim gets closed. File both appeals immediately and send them certified mail. The waiting is brutal, but many people do win their appeals when they have proper documentation.

I'm really sorry you're going through this nightmare with EDD - it's incredibly stressful to deal with both a disqualification AND an overpayment at the same time, especially when you're already struggling financially. One thing I wanted to add that might help with your overpayment situation: since they sent the original notices to your old address from 2 years ago, make sure to request what's called a "good cause" determination along with your overpayment waiver. This basically argues that you shouldn't be held responsible for the overpayment because you never received proper notice due to their address error. When you file your appeals, include evidence that you updated your address with EDD - screenshots of your online account showing the current address, any confirmation emails, even bank statements or other mail showing you were living at your current address during the time period in question. Also, don't let them pressure you into paying the overpayment while your appeals are pending. You have the right to contest it first, and paying it could actually hurt your case by making it look like you're admitting fault. The whole system is designed to discourage people from fighting these decisions, but you clearly have grounds to appeal both issues. Stay strong and document everything!

To summarize the correct information here: 1. CalJOBS registration is mandatory regardless of your employment status (furloughed with return date or completely separated) 2. Your current employer will not be notified of your CalJOBS registration 3. For certification purposes, a tentative return date in April (more than 8 weeks away) means you should continue full work search requirements 4. Document all work search activities, including communications with your current employer about return dates 5. Certify on time every two weeks, even if payments are pending And the most important point - keep checking in with your employer regularly. If your return date becomes more definite (and within 8 weeks), make sure to note that on your certification. This could potentially modify your work search requirements.

I went through this exact same situation about 6 months ago when my landscaping company had to furlough half the crew during the slow season. The CalJOBS registration is definitely required - there's no way around it. But here's what I learned that might help: when you register, you can actually set your profile to indicate you're on temporary layoff with an expected return date. This helps explain your situation if anyone from EDD reviews your case. Also, make sure to keep screenshots of your CalJOBS activities for your records. I got randomly selected for an audit and having those screenshots saved me a lot of headaches. The good news is that once you're back at work, you can just stop certifying and your claim will automatically close. Your employer really won't know or care about the CalJOBS registration - it's just between you and EDD.