Just to clarify something important here: Make sure when you do get through to EDD that you specifically ask them to check if you qualify for a new claim based on your most recent 3 months of employment. They'll need to look at your base period wages. If you worked only 3 months total in the last 18 months, you might not qualify for a regular UI claim yet. In that case, you'd need to ask about alternative programs or wait until you have sufficient wages in your base period. A trained EDD specialist should be able to evaluate your specific situation and give you options.

hey how did this turn out for u? were u able to get thru to edd? my cousin just got laid off and has the same problem with an old claim

Just to clarify something important - when EDD issues benefits, they use a "Sunday to Saturday" calendar week. So if your last day was Thursday January 17, that falls in the calendar week of January 13-19. You're supposed to report ANY earnings for work performed during that week, even if you didn't receive your actual paycheck until later. For future reference, you need to report gross (before tax) wages for the week in which you performed the work, not when you received your paycheck. Many people get confused about this distinction.

Don't panic! This is actually one of the most common mistakes people make with EDD certification. The way they present the dates is super confusing and tons of people report the wrong income for their final work week. Here's what you should do ASAP: 1. Log into your UI Online account and go to "Contact EDD" 2. Select "Certification Questions" as your topic 3. Explain exactly what happened - that you misunderstood the dates and didn't report your final paycheck earnings They'll likely just adjust that week's payment amount based on your actual earnings. Since it was unintentional and you're proactively reporting it, this shouldn't affect your future weeks at all. The key is being upfront about the mistake rather than hoping they don't notice. Keep certifying for your current weeks while you get this sorted out - don't let this one error mess up your ongoing claim!

Thank you all so much for the advice and support! I've started preparing for my interview by: 1. Writing a detailed statement explaining exactly what happened the day I was let go 2. Gathering my positive performance review from November 3. Finding emails with positive feedback from my boss 4. Making notes about never receiving any written warnings I'm going to try that Claimyr service to see if I can talk to an EDD rep before my interview for any additional guidance. I feel much more prepared now. I'll update this thread after my interview to let you all know how it goes!

You're doing all the right things to prepare! One additional tip that helped me during my eligibility interview - if you have any witnesses who can verify what happened the day you were let go (like coworkers who saw you cleaning out your desk or heard the conversation), mention their names during the interview. Even if EDD doesn't contact them, it shows you have people who can back up your story. Also, when you do get through to an EDD rep, ask them specifically about the timeline for their decision. In my case, they told me it would take 2-3 weeks but I got the determination letter in just 5 days. Having that realistic expectation helped reduce my anxiety while waiting. You've got this! The fact that your boss refused to give you a specific reason and you have positive performance documentation really works in your favor. Keep us posted on how it goes!

I went through this exact situation with my sister last month! She was convinced she'd messed up her employment dates and was panicking for days. Here's what we learned: EDD will definitely contact you if there are major discrepancies that affect your eligibility. For minor errors like being off by a week or two on employment dates, they often don't even flag it. What really helped was having her check the "Claim Summary" section in UI Online - while it doesn't show the full application, it does display some key details like benefit year start date and weekly benefit amount, which can give you clues if something went really wrong. Also, if your brother remembers specific mistakes, document them now while they're fresh in his mind so he can reference them if EDD does reach out later. The waiting is the hardest part, but most applications go through without issues even with small errors!

I work in HR and help employees with unemployment applications frequently. One thing that might give your brother some peace of mind - EDD's system is actually pretty good at catching and flagging major errors that would affect eligibility, like completely wrong employer information or drastically incorrect wages. For minor date discrepancies (like being off by a few days or even weeks), the system often auto-corrects based on wage records they already have from employers. If he's really concerned, I'd suggest he prepare a simple document with the correct information he thinks he might have entered wrong - employer names, exact employment dates, and final wages. That way if EDD does reach out for clarification, he'll have everything ready to respond quickly. In my experience, about 80% of people who worry about application errors never actually hear from EDD about corrections, which usually means the information was acceptable or the system cross-referenced with employer records successfully.

Update us on how it goes! The whole EDD process can be confusing but I've seen multiple cases where people got benefits after leaving a stable job for a better opportunity that didn't work out. The system is designed to protect workers in exactly this type of situation. Just make sure you certify on time every two weeks once you open your claim!

I went through something very similar a few months ago! Got let go from a new job after just 2 weeks because of "performance concerns" but I had left my previous job of 5 years for what I thought was a better opportunity. The good news is that California's base period system worked in my favor - EDD calculated my benefits based on earnings from up to 18 months prior, so my long-term previous job was included. The key thing that helped me was being completely transparent about both job separations during my eligibility interview. I explained that I left my stable job for career advancement (higher salary, better benefits) and that the new employer let me go during what was essentially an extended probationary period. EDD approved my claim because leaving for a substantially better job is considered "good cause" and being terminated for not being a good fit isn't considered misconduct on your part. Don't wait to apply - even if there are questions about your eligibility, it's better to get the process started. The worst thing that can happen is they deny your claim, but based on what you've described, I think you have a strong case.