UI benifets are a JOKE anyway... you'll get way less than you think and they'll find any excuse to deny you!! The whole systems rigged against working parents. I applied after I had to quit cuz of my kids school schedule and EDD treated me like I was trying to commit fraud or something 🙄

whats ur weekly income at the part time job? if its too much u might not get any benefits anyway

oh i forgot to say make sure u certify every 2 weeks!!!!! if u miss certifying they dont pay u and its a hassle to get backpay

Just wanted to add - when you're caring for a sick family member while working reduced hours, you might also want to look into State Disability Insurance (SDI) and Paid Family Leave (PFL) as additional options. These are separate from unemployment but can provide benefits in certain caregiving situations. The EDD manages these programs too. Also, be prepared that there might be a phone interview to verify your eligibility. Make sure you answer when they call (typically shows as "St of CA EDD" or an unknown number).

One more thing to be aware of - if EDD determines you were misclassified, they might go after the touring company for unpaid unemployment insurance contributions. This could potentially cause issues if you want to work with them again in the future. Just something to consider before proceeding.

update us when u figure it out!! im curious what happens wit the international thing

this happened to my sister last yr and she just reported it as wages for that week. they never said anything about it so i guess it was fine?? the edd website is SO confusing

Actually I just looked this up in the EDD Claimant Handbook to be sure. For retroactive pay increases (like your situation), you report it for the week you RECEIVE it. But there's a difference between "back pay" (like from a settlement) and "retroactive pay increase" (like your situation). For your $70 adjustment, just report as wages in the week received and explain briefly. Since it's a small amount, it might not even impact your benefits depending on your weekly benefit amount and the partial benefit formula.

Here's what EDD actually says about this situation: 1. You can refuse work if it's "unsuitable" compared to your previous employment 2. A significant reduction in hours (full-time to part-time) when you're seeking full-time work can qualify as unsuitable 3. You MUST report the job offer and your refusal when certifying 4. You MUST explain your specific reason for refusing (the hours reduction) I'd recommend taking screenshots of any communications showing they initially offered full-time work. If EDD questions your refusal and schedules a determination interview, you'll want that evidence ready.

I just wanted to update everyone. I called EDD using the Claimyr service that someone recommended (it actually worked!), and the rep confirmed that I can refuse the job offer since I'm looking for full-time work and this was changed to part-time after the initial offer. She said I need to be very specific when certifying and explain exactly why I'm refusing the work. She also warned that I should continue my work search efforts and document all job applications. Thanks everyone for your help!

does anyone know if you have to pay taxes on unemployment if you only collected for like 3 months? my tax guy said yes but my friend said no if its under a certain amount??

To properly close your claim, you'll need to: 1. Attend the phone interview - this is important to resolve any pending issues from when you were collecting benefits 2. Complete a final certification indicating your return to full-time work 3. Report your employment change by answering "Yes" to the question about change in employment status 4. Enter the date you started your full-time position After this, your claim will be properly closed. Keep any documentation from the interview and your final certification for your records. EDD may still send you certification notices for a couple cycles after you stop - just ignore those once you've properly reported your return to work.

try logging in thru the main edd.ca.gov site instead of going directly to UI online sometimes works for me

I wanted to update everyone - I called using the technical support number that was suggested earlier (1-833-978-2511) and after about 45 minutes on hold, I got through to someone who unlocked my account. The representative said that when you do a password reset, you should wait at least 15 minutes before trying to log in, otherwise the system can get confused and trigger a lock. Just posting this in case it helps someone else avoid the same problem!

wait im confused... if ur getting PAID for the training isnt that just a JOB? like why is this even a question? obviously report income when u certify lol

Based on all the discussion here, here's what I'd recommend: 1. Report the training as work income on your certification 2. Be prepared for a reduction in your benefits for those week(s) 3. Keep detailed records of the training program (dates, hours, pay stubs) 4. Answer all certification questions honestly For a short 30-hour training program that pays you, this is simply considered work income. Your claim will remain open, and you'll return to receiving your normal benefit amount after the training period ends (assuming you don't move into permanent employment). This type of situation is completely normal and won't negatively impact your overall claim eligibility.

One more thing - make sure you're actually counting as self-employed for this affiliate income. You'll need to report it differently than if you're an employee. When you certify, you'll report it as self-employment income. Just thought I'd mention that since it can be confusing.

I went through this with my DoorDash income last year. Called EDD and they confirmed what others are saying here - you must report ALL income but the first $25 or 25% of your weekly benefit amount (whichever is higher) is exempt. So if you're making under $25, your benefit won't change, but you STILL must report it. Better to be honest about small amounts than risk penalties later on. The EDD fraud department is no joke - they can and do cross-reference with tax records.

my payment was late last week to. i think they sometimes have issues with the payment processing company or whatever. usually sorts itself out by wed at the latest. dont stress out yet

Update: EDD just posted on Twitter that all pending payments from yesterday and today should be processed by end of business day. They apologized for the delay and mentioned it was related to their quarterly system update. For future reference, their Twitter account (@CA_EDD) often has the most current status updates when these kinds of delays happen.