Do I need to fill out my ex-employer's termination report while on EDD benefits?

ignore it lol. ur already getting benefits so why risk it? once they fired u they cant make u do anything else.

You need to be careful here. While this form is for your ex-employer's records and not directly tied to EDD, you should ensure whatever you write matches what you told EDD about your separation reason. If there are discrepancies and your employer contests your unemployment claim, it could create issues. Since you're already receiving benefits, EDD has likely already contacted your employer as part of their determination process. What I'd recommend is: 1. Request a copy of your claim details from EDD so you know exactly what's on record 2. Make sure your responses on the termination report align with that information 3. Keep your answers factual and brief If you're worried, you can always call EDD to discuss this situation specifically. Make sure you're noting the name of who you speak with and when.

I HAD THE EXACT SAME THING!!! Freaked me out when my old boss sent it 2 months after I was let go!!! I called EDD like 47 times trying to ask about it but NEVER got through because their system is AWFUL and designed to make you give up!!!! I ended up filling it out but I was SUPER careful about what I wrote and made SURE it matched what I told EDD. Nothing happened to my benefits after but I was stressed for weeks!!!!!

When I was getting unemployment last year, I had to deal with something similar. The tricky part is that you want to maintain consistency in how your job ended. If you told EDD you were laid off but then sign a document saying you resigned, it could create a big problem. I'd suggest asking your former employer if you can see the completed form before signing anything. Most termination reports are just recording the basic facts - last day worked, position, department, etc. - but you're right to be cautious about anything that characterizes the nature of separation. Also, was your layoff documented in any way? Do you have a termination letter or email? Having that on hand to ensure consistency is important.

my cousin filled out something like this and then his benefits stopped for like a month while edd did some kind of investigation. turned out fine but super stressful! just be carefull what you sign

To address your specific concern about the "voluntary acknowledgment" section - this is standard HR language and doesn't necessarily mean you're saying you quit. It usually just means you acknowledge the employment relationship has ended. However, you should carefully read what you're acknowledging. If there's anything that suggests you voluntarily resigned when you were actually laid off, you can refuse to sign that specific part or ask to have it modified. Most HR departments will understand this concern if you explain it politely. Remember, you have the right to ensure any document you sign accurately reflects what happened. If they insist on language that contradicts your EDD claim, you can politely decline to sign that portion while still completing the rest of the form.

wait did you get fired or laid off? those r different for EDD i think

Update: I talked to my former supervisor about my concerns. She explained that the form is just standard HR documentation they need to close out my file and doesn't get sent to EDD. I reviewed it carefully and made sure nothing contradicted my layoff status. Everything matched my layoff letter, so I felt comfortable signing it. Thanks everyone for the helpful advice! My benefits are still coming through normally.