Do I need to formally close my EDD claim after getting full-time work or just stop certifying?

Congrats on the new job! The simplest thing is to just stop certifying. When you don't certify, no payments will be issued. There's no formal "closing" process needed for your claim. However, if you do certify, make sure you report your work and earnings accurately. Your claim will remain open for a benefit year (52 weeks from when you filed), so if this temp position ends and you're unemployed again within that year, you can resume certifying without filing a new claim.

just stop certifying and your fine. thats what i did when i got hired last month

ALWAYS NOTIFY EDD!!! I didn't tell them I got a job and just stopped certifying, then 6 months later they hit me with an "overpayment notice" saying I should have reported my employment officially! Now I'm fighting with them over $2,300 they claim I owe back. The system is designed to trap people!

OMG I was literally wondering the same thing! Started my new job Monday after being on unemployment for like 3 weeks. This thread is super helpful, thanks everyone!

Just to add a bit more detail: While you can simply stop certifying, I recommend taking two additional steps: 1) If you certified for any weeks where you worked at your new job, make sure you reported those earnings accurately, and 2) Print or save your UI Online account information showing your claim status and payment history. Keep this documentation for at least 3 years in case any questions come up later. If you ever need to contact EDD directly, I used Claimyr (claimyr.com) to get through to an agent fast. They have a good video explaining how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km - saved me hours of redial frustration when I had a similar situation.

Does anyone know if taking this temp job will mess up my claim if they let me go in a month? Will I have to start all over with a new claim or can I just start certifying again? I'm in a similar situation but worried about accepting temp work.

i think u should call them just 2 make sure. different ppl get different answers from edd. i got told 2 different things when i called about my situation last month so idk who 2 believe anymore lol

Just to clarify for everyone: The official EDD guidance is that you simply stop certifying when you return to full-time work. Your claim remains open for the benefit year. If you do certify while working, you must report all earnings for that week. The claim will automatically close when the benefit year ends. This is straight from their website and training materials.

I was in almost the exact same situation last year! Got a temp job after just 2 weeks on unemployment and was so worried about doing the wrong thing. I ended up just stopping my certifications like others have mentioned, and it worked out fine. The temp job actually did turn permanent (fingers crossed yours does too!). One thing I wish I had known - if your temp position doesn't work out and you need to go back on unemployment within your benefit year, you can resume right where you left off. Just make sure to keep track of when your benefit year expires so you know if you'd need to file a new claim later. Good luck with the new job!

I had a similar situation a few months ago! Got a full-time job after being on unemployment for just 3 weeks. I was also worried about doing something wrong, but I just stopped certifying and everything was fine. Your claim stays open for the full benefit year (52 weeks from when you originally filed), so if this temp position doesn't work out, you can start certifying again without having to file a new claim. Just make sure if you do certify for any weeks while working, you report your earnings accurately. The key is being honest about your work status - simply not certifying when you're working full-time is the right approach. Hope the temp job works out and becomes permanent!

I went through this exact same thing about 6 months ago! Got a full-time job after only getting 2 unemployment payments and was super nervous about messing something up. I ended up just stopping my certifications and never had any issues. Like others mentioned, your claim stays active for the full benefit year, which is actually really nice peace of mind when you're in a temp position. One small tip - I took a screenshot of my UI Online account showing my last certification date and benefit balance, just in case I ever needed to reference it later. Never ended up needing it, but it made me feel better having that documentation. Congrats on landing the job, and I hope it turns into something permanent for you! The fact that your manager already mentioned the possibility sounds really promising.

Just wanted to add another success story to ease your mind! I was in almost the exact same situation - got a temp job after only receiving one unemployment payment and was super worried about the proper procedure. I just stopped certifying and had zero issues. The beauty of the system is that it's actually pretty straightforward - when you're working full-time, you simply don't certify. No payments get issued, and your claim stays dormant but active for the full benefit year. I ended up not needing to go back on unemployment (my temp job became permanent!), but it was such a relief knowing I could if needed. One thing that helped me feel more secure was logging into my UI Online account and noting down my claim balance and benefit year end date. That way I knew exactly where I stood if circumstances changed. The fact that your manager already mentioned potential for permanent work is a really good sign - sounds like you're in a great position! Don't overthink it, just focus on doing well at the new job.

I was in this exact situation about 8 months ago! Got a full-time temp position after just one unemployment payment and was so stressed about doing the right thing. I ended up just stopping my certifications like everyone else is suggesting, and it worked out perfectly fine. The thing that really put me at ease was realizing that the system is actually designed to handle this - when you're not unemployed, you don't certify. It's that simple. Your claim stays open for the full 52 weeks just in case things don't work out with the temp job. I'd definitely recommend taking a screenshot of your UI Online account showing your current claim status and benefit year end date for your records. Also, since your manager already mentioned the possibility of it becoming permanent, that's a really positive sign! Focus on doing great work and don't stress about the EDD stuff - you're handling it the right way by just stopping your certifications. Good luck with the new job!