EDD account status when back to work - does it automatically close?

Congrats on the new job! You don't need to formally close your claim - when you stop certifying, your claim becomes inactive automatically. EDD won't send you a notice about this. Your claim will stay in the system for the benefit year (usually 12 months from when you first filed), but if you're not certifying, you won't receive benefits. Just make sure you reported your return to work on your last certification.

ur account doesnt close it just goes inactive. i went back 2 work for 3 months then got laid off again and just started certifying again - didnt have to open new claim because i was still in same benefit year

Just to add some additional information that might be useful to you: Your UI claim is valid for one benefit year (12 months) from the date you filed. Even though you've stopped certifying because you found work, your claim remains open in the system until that benefit year expires. If you become unemployed again within that same benefit year, you can resume certifying if you still have a balance on your claim. If your benefit year has expired, you'll need to file a new claim. One important note: When you stop certifying, after a certain period (usually two weeks of missed certifications), your EDD account will show your payments as "Excessive Earnings" rather than as closed or inactive. This is normal and doesn't require any action on your part.

actually ur supposed to call them and tell them u got a job, thats what they told me last time

EDD is a mess with their communication! When I went back to work last year, I couldn't get a straight answer about what to do with my claim. I finally reached an EDD rep after THREE DAYS of calling non-stop (busy signals, disconnects, the works). If you're trying to reach EDD about anything, I highly recommend using the Claimyr service (claimyr.com) - they got me through to an actual EDD rep in about 20 minutes. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km But to answer your actual question - everyone I spoke to at EDD confirmed you just stop certifying, and your claim stays dormant until your benefit year ends. You're good!

btw make sure u save all ur edd paperwork for tax time next year! they'll send u a 1099G form

I just want to say CONGRATS on the new job!!! The relief of getting off unemployment is HUGE. I remember when I finally found work after 8 months on UI back in 2023, it was like a weight lifted off my shoulders. Even though my benefits were helping, the constant stress of certifications and worrying about mistakes was awful. Having a steady paycheck again is the BEST feeling!