EDD asking for quarterly gross income amounts - never seen this before when reopening UI claim

Yes, this is normal when you're reopening a claim after having worked. EDD needs to verify if you earned enough during your new employment period to establish a new claim. They're asking for your gross earnings (before taxes) for each quarter because UI benefits are calculated based on your highest quarter of earnings during your base period. If you have your pay stubs, just add up the gross amounts for each quarter they're asking for. If you don't have detailed records, you can estimate based on your hourly rate × hours worked, but try to be as accurate as possible. They'll verify this information with your employer anyway through tax records.

They asked me this too! Freaked me out because i didnt have all my pay stubs with me when i was filling it out. ended up having to stop the application midway and start again the next day after i found my documents. so annoying how they spring this on you without warning!!

This requirement isn't new, but you might not have encountered it before depending on your specific claim circumstances. When you reopen a claim after working, EDD has to determine if you've earned enough to establish a new benefit year or if you'll continue on your existing claim. For the quarters you're being asked about: 1. Report ALL gross wages (before deductions) earned in each quarter 2. For quarters you didn't work, enter $0 3. Be as accurate as possible - they will cross-check with employer-reported wages 4. Include ALL employment during those quarters, not just your most recent job If your new employment didn't last long enough to qualify for a new claim, they'll likely put you back on your existing claim with the remaining balance (if any).

Try using Claimyr to get through to an EDD rep faster! I was in the same situation last month - totally confused about the quarterly reporting thing. I kept getting disconnected too. Then I found this service at claimyr.com that got me connected to an EDD agent in about 20 minutes instead of having to redial for days. They have a video demo here: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km The agent I spoke with walked me through exactly what numbers to enter for each quarter. Turns out I was overthinking it! Worth checking out if you're still stuck.

I swear the EDD system is DESIGNED to be as confusing as possible! They're probably hoping people give up so they don't have to pay benefits. I've had to reopen my claim THREE TIMES in the past year (seasonal work) and the requirements seem to change every single time. Last time I reopened, they never asked for quarterly amounts, but the time before that they did. There's ZERO consistency with these people!!! And trying to get someone on the phone? FORGET ABOUT IT. I spent 6 HOURS last week just hitting redial and still couldn't get through.

i just put my best guess for the quarters and it worked fine. they never questioned it. dont stress too much

Just to clarify for everyone in this thread: when EDD asks for quarterly income for a reopened claim, they're typically looking at these potential situations: 1. If your new employment earnings are sufficient to establish a new claim with a higher benefit amount, they'll process a new claim 2. If your earnings aren't enough for a new claim but you still have a balance on your old claim, they'll reopen your existing claim 3. If your previous claim is exhausted and your new earnings aren't sufficient for a new claim, you may not qualify for a new benefit period This is why accurate reporting of your quarterly income is important - it determines which path your claim will take. For the original poster, since you only worked 2 months, you'll likely be placed back on your existing claim if you still have a balance.

my sister had this happen and she just checked her bank statements for those months and calculated it that way. worked fine for her!

Update: I finally managed to find all my pay stubs and calculated the quarterly amounts. Submitted my application and it went through! Now it's showing my claim as "pending" - hoping it processes quickly. Thanks everyone for the help and clarification. The quarterly income reporting makes sense now that I understand they're checking if I qualify for a new claim or should continue my existing one.

Glad you got it sorted out! Just a heads up - while your claim is pending, keep an eye on your UI Online account for any additional requests for documentation. Sometimes EDD will ask for wage verification or other paperwork during the review process, especially if there are any discrepancies between what you reported and what they have on file from employers. Also, even though it shows as pending, you should still be able to certify for benefits if you have weeks available. The payments might be held until the reopening is approved, but at least you won't lose those certification periods. Good luck with the process!

Thanks for sharing your experience! I'm going through something similar right now - just got laid off from a tech company after 6 months and trying to reopen my claim from last year. The quarterly income section definitely caught me off guard too. Your post helped me realize I need to gather all my pay stubs before starting the application instead of trying to wing it with estimates. Did you end up getting approved to continue on your existing claim, or did they make you start a new one? I'm hoping since my employment period was relatively short like yours, I'll be able to just pick up where I left off on my previous claim.

This is really helpful! I'm dealing with a similar situation right now - was laid off from a contract position after 4 months and trying to reopen my claim. The quarterly income requirement totally blindsided me too. Based on everyone's advice here, I'm going to make sure I have all my pay stubs organized by quarter before I start the application. It's reassuring to know this is a normal part of the reopening process and not some red flag that something went wrong with my claim. Thanks for posting about this - it's exactly the kind of real-world experience that helps navigate the EDD maze!

Just went through this exact same process last month! The quarterly income reporting definitely seems to catch everyone off guard when reopening claims. One thing that helped me was organizing my pay stubs by calendar quarter before starting the application. I made a simple list showing which months fell into each quarter (Q1: Jan-Mar, Q2: Apr-Jun, etc.) and added up my gross pay for each period. Even though it feels like extra bureaucracy, it actually makes sense from EDD's perspective - they need to determine if your recent work earnings qualify you for a new claim with potentially higher benefits, or if you should just continue with your existing claim balance. The good news is that with only 2 months of work, you'll most likely be placed back on your previous claim if you still have a balance remaining. The pending status while they review everything is totally normal too.

I'm going through this same situation right now! Just got laid off after 5 months at a startup and the quarterly income section totally threw me off when I tried to reopen my claim. I had no idea this was standard procedure - I thought maybe there was an error in the system or something had changed since I filed my original claim. Reading through everyone's experiences here has been incredibly helpful. I'm definitely going to gather all my pay stubs first and organize them by quarter like some of you suggested before attempting the application again. It's frustrating that EDD doesn't explain WHY they need this information upfront - a simple note saying "we need to determine if you qualify for a new claim or should continue your existing one" would save people so much confusion and stress!