EDD accused me of false information - help with upcoming interview call?

same thing hapnd to me last month. dont panik till u know whats up. its usualy something small like dates not matching up or they confused ur work history. my issue was i put down wrong employer phone # by accident

This is actually pretty common and doesn't necessarily mean they're accusing you of intentional fraud. Most likely there's a discrepancy between the information you provided and what your employer reported. When you have your phone interview: 1. Have all your employment records ready (final paystubs, termination letter, etc.) 2. Be prepared to explain your work history in detail 3. Answer questions honestly - don't try to guess what they're looking for 4. Take notes during the call 5. Ask for clarification if you don't understand a question Remember that the EDD interviewer is trying to gather facts, not necessarily build a case against you. Stay calm and professional.

Dont even bother preparing LOL. EDD IS A JOKE!!! I had THREE "interviews" scheduled and they NEVER CALLED for any of them. Just kept rescheduling. Wasted SIX WEEKS of my time sitting by the phone for nothing. When they finally called my "false info" was that they thought I was working while collecting. I WASNT!!! Just their system messing up as usual.

I'm an employment attorney (though I can't offer specific legal advice here). These interviews are called eligibility determinations, and they happen for many reasons. The most common 'false information' flags in the system are: - Discrepancies between your stated reason for separation and your employer's report - Income reporting differences - Availability for work questions (if you stated limitations) - Work search requirement compliance Prepare for all possibilities since they likely won't tell you the specific issue beforehand. Be honest but concise in your answers. If they determine you made an unintentional mistake, the penalty is usually just repaying any overpayment. Intentional misrepresentation carries more significant penalties including disqualification periods.

If you need to actually reach EDD before your interview to get more info, good luck with that... I spent THREE DAYS trying to get through on their phone lines last month. Busy signals and disconnections constantly. Finally I used Claimyr (claimyr.com) and got through to a rep in about 20 minutes. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km The EDD rep was able to tell me exactly what the issue was with my claim before my interview, which gave me time to gather the right documentation. Totally worth it to be prepared rather than shocked during the actual interview.

I went through exactly this in March. My advice: don't overthink it! Mine turned out to be that I had accidentally put down that I started my last job in 2024 instead of 2023 (typo on my part). The interviewer was actually very nice about it, just verified the correct information, and that was that. No penalties or anything. Make sure you're by your phone at the scheduled time, though they called me 45 minutes after the scheduled time. Have your claim paperwork in front of you, but honestly, they'll just tell you what the issue is and ask for clarification.

Everyone saying 'dont worry its just a formality' has CLEARLY never had EDD mess up their claim totally. They can disqualify you for WEEKS for the smallest thing and good luck appealing. The system is designed to deny benefits. Trust me I know!!!

Quick update question: Has your UI Online account status changed at all? Sometimes you can see what the issue is by checking your claim history and looking for any weeks that have changed from paid to pending, or if there's a flag on specific certification questions. This might give you a clue about what they're concerned with.

If its about your reason for separation make sure you and your employer are saying the same thing! My boss told EDD I quit but I was actually laid off and it caused a whole investigation that took forever to resolve.

After your interview, they'll make a determination within about 7-10 days. If it's resolved in your favor, any pending payments will be released all at once. If they determine against you, you'll get a notice explaining why and how to appeal. The appeal process is actually pretty straightforward - just a written statement explaining why you disagree with their determination. Just take it step by step.