Can I just stop certifying to cancel my EDD benefits after returning to work?

congrats on the new job! yes u can just stop certifying, thats what i did last year. just make sure to report ur work/income for any weeks where u worked even part time on ur last certification. no need to call them or anything.

Congratulations on your new job! Yes, you can simply stop certifying when you no longer need benefits. This is the standard way to "cancel" your claim. However, make sure you do complete your certification for the last period when you were still partially unemployed. Report the day you started working and any income earned accurately. Your claim will remain open for the benefit year (which is 12 months from when you first applied), but without certifications, no payments will be issued. If you need to reopen your claim within that benefit year, you can do so without filing a new application. This is much simpler than trying to formally close a claim, which isn't really a standard process anyway.

Yes thats all you need to do! Just stop certifying! But since you worked one day during your certification period make sure you report that or they'll come after you later. My cousin forgot to report 2 days of work and got hit with an overpayment notice 8 months later! EDD catches EVERYTHING eventually!!

I thought you had to call them??? When I got a job in 2023 I called and was on hold FOREVER and finally talked to someone who said I could just stop certifying. Spent 3 hours on hold for nothing lol

You should definitely submit that final certification form and make sure to include your new employment information! After that, you can just stop certifying and your claim becomes inactive. I went through this in January and got paranoid about doing it wrong, but honestly it's designed to work this way. The most important thing is accurately reporting your work and earnings for that partial week. When you certify, you'll answer "yes" to the question about whether you worked, enter the employer info, and report the earnings for that day even if you haven't been paid yet (just calculate your daily rate based on your salary or hourly wage). Your claim stays open for the benefit year but goes dormant when you stop certifying. Simple as that!

MAKE SURE you report your earnings correctly on that last certification!!! I didn't realize I had to report my earnings BEFORE I actually got paid (you have to estimate based on hours worked × hourly rate) and ended up with a $1,200 overpayment I'm still paying back. EDD doesn't mess around with this stuff. But yes, after your last accurate certification you just stop - there's no "cancel" button or anything.

Just to provide the official answer: According to the EDD, when you return to work full-time, you should report your employment on your last certification form and then discontinue certifying. There is no formal cancellation process required. Your claim remains open for the benefit year (12 months from filing), but without certifications, no further payments are issued. If your circumstances change within that year, you can resume certifying without filing a new claim. On your final certification, be sure to: 1. Answer "Yes" to the question about working 2. Provide your new employer information 3. Report all earnings for the period (even if not yet paid) 4. Answer "No" to being available for work for days you were employed Report all earnings before deductions based on your hourly rate × hours worked, not what will appear on your first paycheck.

Congratulations on landing the new job! Everyone here has given you solid advice. I went through this exact situation last year and can confirm - just stop certifying after you submit that final one with your work info reported correctly. One thing I'd add is to keep a screenshot or record of your final certification submission for your own records. I'm probably being overly cautious, but it gave me peace of mind knowing I had proof that I reported everything properly if any questions came up later. Also, don't stress too much about the calculation - just multiply your hourly rate by the hours you worked that day, even if it's just one day. Better to slightly overestimate than underestimate if you're unsure about exact hours. You've got this! Welcome back to the workforce!

Congrats on the new job! Just wanted to add one more thing everyone else covered really well - when you stop certifying, you might get a notice in your UI Online account or by mail asking why you stopped certifying. Don't panic if you see that! It's just an automated thing they send out. You can ignore it or respond that you returned to work - either way is fine since your last certification already showed your employment status. I got that notice about 3 weeks after I stopped certifying and it worried me at first, but it turned out to be no big deal at all.

Congrats on the new job! I'm actually in a similar situation - just started a new position this week after being unemployed since November. Reading through everyone's responses here has been super reassuring. It sounds like the consensus is clear: do that final certification with accurate work reporting, then just stop certifying. One question I have for the group - does it matter what time of day you submit that final certification? I'm always paranoid about these things and wondering if there's an optimal time to submit to avoid any system glitches or processing issues. Probably overthinking it, but figured I'd ask since we're all sharing our experiences! Thanks to everyone for creating such a helpful discussion. This community has been a lifesaver during the job search process.

Congratulations on the new job! You're absolutely doing the right thing by asking these questions upfront. I went through this same process about 6 months ago and can confirm what everyone else is saying - just complete that final certification accurately and then stop certifying. One small tip I haven't seen mentioned yet: when you're filling out that last certification, take your time with the employer information section. Make sure you enter your new company's name exactly as it appears on your paperwork, and double-check the address. I rushed through mine and had to worry for weeks that I might have entered something wrong (turned out to be fine, but the anxiety wasn't worth it). Also, since you mentioned you're supposed to certify this Sunday - that's perfect timing. You'll be reporting for the two-week period that ended yesterday, so you can accurately report that one day of work from Monday. After that certification processes, you're all set to just stop and move on with your new job. It really is that simple, despite how complicated EDD makes everything else seem! Best of luck with the new position!

Congratulations on your new job! I'm actually going through something similar right now - just landed a position after 3 months of searching. From everything I've read on the EDD website and heard from others, you're on the right track. Just complete that final certification this Sunday, making sure to report your Monday work day and any earnings (calculate it as your hourly rate × 8 hours even if you haven't been paid yet), then simply stop certifying after that. I was also worried about not doing some formal cancellation, but apparently there isn't one! Your claim just goes inactive when you stop certifying, but stays open for the full benefit year in case you need it again. The key is being accurate on that last certification - report the work, the employer info, and answer "no" to being available for work on the day you worked. Thanks for asking this question because reading all these responses has really helped ease my own anxiety about the process. Good luck with your new job!

Congratulations on the new job! You're definitely on the right track here. Just to add another data point - I went through this exact same process about 8 months ago after being unemployed for 5 months. You absolutely can just stop certifying after you complete that final one with your work information. The key things (which others have covered well) are: - Complete your Sunday certification for the two-week period that includes your Monday start date - Report that one day of work and calculate the earnings (hourly rate × hours worked) - Make sure to answer "No" to availability questions for the day you worked - After that certification is submitted and processed, simply stop certifying I remember being nervous about it too, thinking there must be some official "close my claim" process, but nope! The system is designed for people to return to work, and stopping certification is exactly how it's supposed to work. Your claim stays open for the benefit year but goes dormant without certifications. One thing that helped me was checking my UI Online account a few weeks later just to see that everything looked normal (no weird notices or flags), and it was all good. You've got this - enjoy the new job and congratulations on making it through the job search process!

Congratulations on your new job! I'm in a very similar boat - just started a new position this week after 3.5 months of unemployment. Reading through all these responses has been incredibly helpful and reassuring. I had the exact same worry about whether there was some formal cancellation process I was missing. It's such a relief to see the consensus from everyone who's been through this: just complete that final certification with accurate work reporting, then stop certifying. One thing I'm curious about - for those who've done this before, roughly how long did it take for your UI Online account to show that your claim was inactive after you stopped certifying? I know it doesn't really matter functionally since we're not certifying anymore, but I'm the type who likes to see confirmation that everything processed correctly. Thanks to everyone for creating such a thorough and helpful discussion. This community has been invaluable during the job search, and it's great to see people continuing to help each other navigate these final steps. Best of luck to everyone who's transitioning back to work!

Congratulations on the new job! This thread has been incredibly helpful - I'm actually in a similar situation myself. Just started a new position last week after 2 months of unemployment and was having the exact same concerns about whether I needed to formally cancel my claim. Reading everyone's experiences here has been so reassuring. It sounds like the process really is as simple as completing that final certification with accurate work reporting and then just stopping. I was definitely overthinking it and worried I'd miss some crucial step. One thing I appreciate about this discussion is how many people have emphasized the importance of reporting that partial week correctly - calculating earnings based on hourly rate × hours worked even before receiving the first paycheck. That's something I might not have thought about without seeing it mentioned multiple times here. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences, especially those who mentioned checking their accounts weeks later to confirm everything processed correctly. It's those little details that really help ease the anxiety of navigating these systems. This community has been such a valuable resource throughout the whole unemployment experience!