EDD address change dilemma - laid off remote worker moving between two registered residences

You should use the address where you currently reside and receive mail. EDD needs to be able to contact you, and if you're moving to City #2, that's where your correspondence should go. When you file your claim, there's actually a question that asks if your mailing address is different from the one your employer has on file. Just explain your situation briefly in that section. Make sure to update your address with USPS as well so any EDD mail gets forwarded correctly. This shouldn't cause any issues with your claim as long as you're transparent about it.

just use ur city #2 adress if thats where u actually live now. i moved twice during my unemployment last year and just kept updating my address online in UI online account under contact info. never had any problems getting payments or mail

BE CAREFUL with address changes! When I changed my address from one city to another, EDD flagged my account for verification and my payments got stuck in pending for THREE WEEKS!!! They thought I might've moved out of state or something suspicious. Had to call them like 50 times before I finally got through to someone who could fix it. If I were you, I'd use your employer's address info when initially filing, then immediately update your address in the UI Online portal after your claim is established. That way your initial claim matches employer records which can help prevent flags.

When I was trying to get through to EDD about my address change situation (similar to yours!), I couldn't get anyone on the phone for DAYS. I was freaking out because my claim was pending and I had bills due. Finally found this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that got me connected to an EDD rep in about 20 minutes after trying for over a week on my own. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km The EDD rep told me that as long as both addresses are in California, it doesn't matter which one you use initially as long as you keep your contact info updated. They mostly care that you're reachable and still in-state.

Ugh I hate moving while on unemployment! Such a pain!!! My roommate moved from SF to San Diego last year while on unemployment and EDD put a hold on her account for like 3 weeks because they thought she might have left the state. She had to upload utility bills from her new place to prove she was still in California.

To clarify some confusion in this thread: The important thing is that you remain a California resident, which you are. Here's what you should do: 1. Use your current mailing address (City #2) when you file your claim. This ensures you receive all correspondence. 2. When asked if your mailing address differs from what your employer has on file, select "Yes" and provide a brief explanation. 3. Be prepared with documentation for both addresses if needed (utility bills, lease agreements, etc.). 4. If you're concerned about verification delays, you can proactively upload address verification documents through your UI Online account under "Upload Documents". As long as you're truthful and both addresses are in California, this should not impact your eligibility. The system is designed to accommodate address changes, as many claimants move during their unemployment period.

My sister works for EDD (not speaking officially obvs) and she says they deal with address changes ALL THE TIME. It's totally normal. Just make sure both addresses are in CA and you'll be fine. The main thing is they need to be able to mail you stuff and verify you're still in state.

One more important point: make sure you update your Work Search Record with the correct address too. If you're looking for work from City #2, that's what should be reflected in your work search activities. This helps maintain consistency in your claim and prevents potential issues during eligibility interviews if they occur.

I had a similar situation when I moved from Sacramento to LA during my unemployment period last year. Here's what worked for me: I filed my initial claim using my new LA address (where I was actually living) and just explained in the additional comments section that I had recently relocated from Sacramento where my employer had my previous address on file. EDD didn't flag my claim at all - I think because I was upfront about it from the beginning. The key is being transparent and making sure all your future correspondence goes to where you're actually living. Also, keep copies of any utility bills or lease agreements for your new address just in case they ask for verification later. The whole process was actually smoother than I expected. Don't overthink it - as long as you're staying in California, you should be fine!

I just went through this exact situation a few months ago! I was working remotely from Orange County but had to move back to my parents' place in Fresno after getting laid off. I used my Fresno address (where I was actually living) on my EDD application and just made sure to explain the situation clearly when it asked about address differences from my employer's records. The key things that helped me avoid any issues: 1) I updated my mailing address with USPS immediately, 2) I kept all my utility bills and lease documents organized in case they needed verification, and 3) I made sure my work search activities all showed my new Fresno location consistently. My claim went through without any flags or delays. EDD seems to handle these situations pretty routinely - they just want to make sure you're still in California and reachable. Since you're moving between two addresses you're already registered at, you should have even fewer issues than someone moving to a completely new place. Good luck with your claim!

I went through something very similar last year when I got laid off from my remote job in tech. I was living in San Jose but moved back to my family's place in Bakersfield to save money while job hunting. Here's what I learned: Use the address where you're actually going to be living (City #2 in your case). EDD needs to be able to reach you, and that's what matters most. When you file your claim, there's a section where you can explain if your address is different from what your employer has - just be straightforward about your situation. I was worried about the same thing you are, but it turned out to be a non-issue. My claim processed normally and I never had any problems with payments. The EDD reps I spoke with said address changes during unemployment are extremely common, especially for remote workers who often relocate to reduce expenses. Just make sure to keep your address updated in the UI Online system if you move again, and save copies of utility bills or other mail from your new address in case they ever need verification. But honestly, as long as both addresses are in California, you should be fine. Don't stress too much about it!

I'm in a very similar situation right now! Just got laid off from my remote position and I'm planning to move from my current place in San Diego back to my family's house in Sacramento to cut expenses while I job hunt. Reading through all these responses has been super helpful - it sounds like the consensus is to use the address where you'll actually be living and just be transparent about the situation from the start. The advice about updating with USPS and keeping documentation ready makes a lot of sense. I was also worried about potential delays or flags, but it seems like this is pretty routine for EDD to handle. Thanks for asking this question - you've probably helped a bunch of us who are in similar boats!

I'm currently dealing with this exact situation! Just got laid off from my remote marketing job and I'm moving from my expensive apartment in LA back to my parents' place in Riverside to save money while I search for new work. My employer has my LA address on file but I'll be living in Riverside indefinitely. After reading through everyone's experiences here, I'm planning to use my Riverside address (where I'll actually be living) when I file my claim and just explain the situation in the additional comments section. It sounds like being upfront from the beginning is better than trying to match employer records and then changing it later. One thing I'm curious about - for those who successfully handled similar address changes, did you notify your former employer about your address change before filing with EDD, or did you just let EDD handle any discrepancies? I'm wondering if giving my HR department a heads up might help avoid any confusion if EDD contacts them for verification.

I'm going through something really similar right now! Just got laid off from my remote software job and I'm moving from San Francisco back to my family's place in Fresno to save on rent while I job hunt. My employer has my SF address but I'll be living in Fresno for the foreseeable future. After reading through all these responses, it seems like the clear consensus is to use your actual current address (City #2) when filing and just be transparent about the employer address difference. The multiple success stories here from people in almost identical situations are really reassuring - sounds like EDD deals with this constantly, especially with remote workers. I'm planning to file with my Fresno address, explain the situation in the comments, update my mailing address with USPS, and keep utility bills/documentation ready just in case. Thanks for posting this question - it's helped me feel way less anxious about my own situation!

I'm dealing with this exact same situation right now! Just got laid off from my remote job and need to move from my current place back to my family's home to save money during my job search. Reading through everyone's experiences here has been incredibly reassuring - it sounds like this is much more common than I initially thought, especially for remote workers. Based on all the advice in this thread, I'm planning to use my actual current address when I file my claim and just be upfront about the employer address difference in the application. The consensus seems clear that transparency from the start is better than trying to match employer records and changing later. Thanks for posting this question - you've probably helped dozens of people who are in similar situations but were too worried to ask! It's amazing how many of us remote workers are going through the same thing right now.

I'm currently going through this exact situation too! Just got laid off from my remote data analyst position and I'm moving from my apartment in Santa Monica back to my family's place in Modesto to cut expenses while job hunting. My employer has my Santa Monica address on file but I'll be living in Modesto for the foreseeable future. Reading through all these responses has been so helpful - it's clear that this is a really common situation for remote workers right now. The consistent advice seems to be: use your actual current address (where you'll be living), be transparent about the employer address difference in the application comments, and keep documentation ready just in case. I was initially worried about potential delays or verification issues, but seeing so many success stories from people in nearly identical situations has really eased my anxiety. It sounds like EDD handles these address discrepancies routinely, especially with the rise of remote work. Thanks for posting this question - you've definitely helped a lot of us who are navigating similar circumstances!

I'm in a very similar situation! Just got laid off from my remote graphic design job and I'm moving from my apartment in Berkeley back to my parents' house in Visalia to save money while I search for new work. My employer has my Berkeley address on file, but I'll be living in Visalia indefinitely. After reading through all these responses, I feel so much better about this situation - I had no idea it was this common, especially among remote workers! The consistent advice from everyone who's been through this is really clear: use your actual current address where you'll be living, be upfront about the employer address difference in the application, and keep documentation ready. I was really stressing about potential delays or verification issues, but seeing all these success stories from people in nearly identical situations has been incredibly reassuring. It sounds like EDD handles these address discrepancies all the time and as long as you're transparent from the start, it shouldn't cause problems. Thanks for asking this question - you've probably helped tons of people who are dealing with the same dilemma but were afraid to ask about it!

I'm also dealing with this exact situation! Just got laid off from my remote software engineering job and I'm moving from my expensive apartment in Palo Alto back to my parents' place in Sacramento to save on rent while I job hunt. My employer has my Palo Alto address but I'll be living in Sacramento for the foreseeable future. This thread has been incredibly helpful - I had no idea so many remote workers were going through the same thing! Based on all the advice here, I'm definitely going to use my Sacramento address (where I'll actually be living) when I file my claim and just explain the employer address difference in the comments section. The consistent message from everyone who's been through this successfully seems to be: be transparent from day one, use your actual current address, and keep documentation ready. It's really reassuring to see that EDD handles these situations routinely, especially with how common remote work relocations have become. Thanks for posting this question - you've helped so many of us who were stressing about this same dilemma!