EDD application timing with severance payment - layoff vs final paycheck date?

you should always apply for unemployment as soon as possible after your last day of work!! in your case that's 10/4. Don't wait til after you get severance, that's a mistake people make. EDD uses your last day WORKED as the date, not the last pay date. so October 4 is what u need to put on the application.

You need to apply using your last day physically worked (10/4) as your last day of employment. The fact that they're paying you through 10/11 isn't relevant for the application date - that's just considered continuation pay. Regarding severance: California EDD does NOT consider severance payments as wages or income that would prevent you from receiving benefits. You'll need to report the severance payment when you certify, but it shouldn't delay or reduce your benefit amount. My advice: 1. Apply immediately using 10/4 as your last day 2. When you certify, accurately report any wages received after 10/4 3. When you receive severance, report it as a "severance payment" during certification Best of luck with your claim!

There's some confusion here that needs clarification. In California: 1. Your last day worked (10/4) is the date you should use when filing, regardless of when your final paycheck arrives. 2. Regarding severance: California treats severance differently than regular wages. Severance pay is NOT considered wages for UI purposes if paid in a lump sum. It will not reduce your weekly benefit amount. However, if your severance is paid periodically (like regular paychecks), then it may be considered wages and could affect your benefits. I recommend applying immediately with 10/4 as your last day worked. Be transparent about your severance when you certify. The EDD system will determine how it affects your benefits based on how it's paid. Also be aware that UI benefits have a one-week unpaid waiting period in California.

To address the confusion about severance affecting benefits - it depends on HOW the severance is paid: - Lump sum severance: Generally NOT deducted from UI benefits in California - Continued salary/periodic payments: CAN be deducted as wages So the person whose cousin had to repay benefits likely received continuation pay or periodic severance that was considered wages, not a true lump sum severance package. The key is to report everything accurately when you certify and let EDD make the determination. If you're concerned, you can call to confirm your specific situation.

I went through something similar in February. Applied with my last day worked (not the date I was paid through), and still got my severance a month later with no issues. One thing though - trying to reach EDD to confirm anything is IMPOSSIBLE. I tried calling for 2 weeks straight and couldn't get through because of "high call volume" every single time. So frustrating!

my boss fired me last yr & i used the day they told me i was done, not the day my final check came through. EDD wants to know when u stopped working not when u got paid. also start looking for jobs ASAP, you gotta do work search activities every week when u certify

Make sure you're keeping track of all your job applications too! EDD can ask for proof of your work search activities at any time. I keep a spreadsheet with dates, company names, positions, application method, and any responses. Learned that the hard way when they randomly audited my work search efforts last year.

To answer your question about job hunting - absolutely start looking immediately! One of the eligibility requirements for EDD is that you're actively seeking work. You need to be able to report work search activities when you certify every two weeks. The required activities can include: - Applying for jobs - Submitting resumes - Attending interviews - Networking with professional contacts - Registering with employment agencies Keep detailed records of all these activities (dates, companies, positions, etc.). EDD may request this information at any time to verify you're meeting the work search requirements.

EDD doesn't specify an exact number of job applications required per week. The general guideline is to make a reasonable effort to find work, which typically means applying to 2-3 jobs per week at minimum. However, the quality of your job search matters as much as the quantity. Focus on positions you're qualified for rather than just hitting a certain number. Document everything thoroughly - job title, company, date, method of application, follow-up actions, etc. One last tip: When you first file your claim, EDD will schedule a phone interview if there are any questions about your eligibility (including the severance question). Be prepared to explain your situation clearly, including your last day worked versus final pay date.