EDD application asking for previous employer info - Will my husband get benefits from both companies?

You absolutely need to include ALL employment information for the past 18 months. EDD uses your highest earning quarter during your base period to calculate your weekly benefit amount. Leaving out previous employers could result in a lower benefit amount or even disqualification for misreporting. It doesn't mean he'll get separate payments from each employer - it's all combined into one calculation.

when my bf filed last yr they made him list ALL jobs from the past 18 months... its normal so dont worry!! they just use it to figure out how much $$$ you get

Wait so is this a partial unemployment situation? If his hours were just reduced but not eliminated completely, that's different than regular unemployment. Make sure you're reporting any hours he DOES work each week when certifying. My cousin got hit with an overpayment because he didn't report partial hours correctly. The whole system is designed to trip people up I swear!

This happens to me every winter in construction. Yes, you have to report ALL employers from the last 18 months. This is how EDD calculates your base period and weekly benefit amount. They'll look at your highest quarter of earnings. Also, since your husband's employer told him to apply, make sure they aren't marking it as a "voluntary quit" when EDD contacts them. That could cause problems. Have your husband confirm with his boss that they're reporting it as a temporary layoff or reduction in hours.

My wife had the same question last month! You definitely need to list all employers. EDD looks at earnings over a specific period to determine benefits. Good luck getting through the application process though - took us FOREVER to get approved and then we couldn't get anyone on the phone when we had questions.

Make sure ur entering the RIGHT wage info!!!! I messed this up on my application & they flagged my account for an eligibility interview which took WEEKS to resolve. Double check pay stubs if u have them. And yes u need ALL jobs from past 18 months not just current 1

Is it a seasonal layoff? Because that's what happens in my industry every year, and we just cycle on and off unemployment. I've gone through this process like 6 times now lol. But yeah, you always list all employers from the base period. The system is actually designed for people who move between jobs or have multiple employers.

One more important thing: since this sounds like a temporary work reduction, make sure your husband is available for work and actively looking for work while receiving benefits. EDD requires this, and they may ask for proof of job search activities when he certifies for benefits every two weeks. Even though his employer plans to bring him back, he technically needs to be looking for work to qualify for benefits in the meantime.

Just went through this exact same situation with my sister last fall! She was stressed about the multiple employer thing too, but it's totally standard. The key thing is to be super accurate with the dates and wages - EDD will cross-reference everything with employer records anyway. Also, keep copies of everything you submit because if there are any discrepancies later, you'll want documentation to back up what you reported. The whole process took about 3 weeks from application to first payment, but that was pretty typical timing. Hope your husband gets back to full hours soon!

I work at a nonprofit that helps people with unemployment claims, and I see this confusion all the time! You're doing the right thing by including all employers from the past 18 months - this is called your "base period" and EDD uses it to determine both your eligibility and benefit amount. They'll take your highest earning quarter during that period to calculate your weekly benefits. Also, since your husband's employer specifically told him to file, make sure you have that in writing or at least a text/email confirming the temporary layoff. This protects him if EDD questions whether he was "laid off" versus "quit." One last tip: when he certifies for benefits, he'll need to report being "able and available" for work each week, even though he expects to return to his current job soon. Good luck with the application!

Hey! I just went through this same process a few months ago when my hours got cut at the restaurant I work at. Everyone's advice here is spot on - you definitely need to include ALL employers from the past 18 months, even if it seems confusing. I was worried about the same thing because I had worked at two different places during that time period. The EDD system actually makes it pretty clear once you get into it - there are separate sections for each employer and it walks you through entering the dates, wages, and hours for each one. Don't stress too much about getting every single detail perfect either - they'll verify everything with your employers anyway. The most important thing is just being honest and including all the required info. Your husband should get his claim processed pretty smoothly since his employer told him to file. Good luck!

I had a very similar situation last year when my company reduced everyone's hours by 75% for about a month. Yes, you absolutely need to include ALL employers from the past 18 months - this is standard procedure and nothing to worry about! EDD uses what's called your "base period" (the first 4 of the last 5 completed calendar quarters) to calculate your weekly benefit amount. They'll look at ALL the wages you earned during that time, not just from one employer. So including your husband's previous job info will likely HELP his benefit calculation, not hurt it. Just make sure you have accurate wage and hour information - pay stubs are your best friend here. Also, since this sounds like a temporary reduction rather than a permanent layoff, he'll need to report any hours he does work when he certifies every two weeks. The system is actually designed to handle situations exactly like this where people cycle in and out of reduced hours. Don't overthink it - just be accurate and honest with all the employment info!

Just wanted to add one more tip that helped me when I went through this process - make sure to keep a record of exactly what you enter for each employer's wage and hour information. I took screenshots of each page as I filled it out, which saved me so much hassle later when I needed to reference what I had submitted. EDD sometimes takes a while to process applications, and if they have any follow-up questions about your employment history, you'll be glad you have those records handy. Also, don't be surprised if they contact both your current and previous employers to verify the information - that's totally normal and just part of their verification process. Sounds like you're being really thorough with gathering all the right info, so you should be in good shape!

I went through this exact same thing when my hours got drastically reduced at my warehouse job! You definitely need to include ALL employers from the past 18 months - it's actually required and will likely help your husband's benefit amount since EDD uses your highest earning quarter to calculate weekly benefits. I was nervous about it too, but the application walks you through each employer section pretty clearly. One thing I wish someone had told me - make sure his current employer reports this as a "lack of work" layoff, not voluntary separation. My supervisor had to clarify this with HR when EDD called to verify. Also, when he starts certifying for benefits every two weeks, he'll need to report any hours worked if they do call him back temporarily. The partial unemployment system is actually pretty common in industries with fluctuating work. Don't stress too much about getting every detail perfect - they verify everything anyway, so just be honest and thorough!