EDD backdating claim to January after late filing - will they approve with plant closure proof?

they almsot always say no to backdating unless u can prove u were in the hospital or something really serious happened. they dont care if u didnt know u could file or thought u didnt need the money yet. i tried to backdate 6 weeks and they said no bc i 'should have known' to file right away

I successfully backdated my claim 8 weeks last year. During your phone interview, focus on these specific points: 1. Document the exact date of the plant closure with any paperwork you received 2. Explain how you attempted other work (the commission job) before realizing you needed UI benefits 3. Emphasize that you didn't understand that attempted work in February wouldn't prevent you from claiming benefits for January The key is demonstrating you made a good faith effort but were genuinely confused about the process. Your situation actually has merit because many people don't realize you can file for UI even when trying other work opportunities. The fact that you have documentation of the plant closure will help substantially.

Did they actually schedule a phone interview already? I've been trying to reach someone about backdating my claim for WEEKS with no luck. Keep getting that stupid "we're experiencing high call volume" message and then it hangs up!!! So frustrating!!

EDD IS THE WORST!!! I got laid off in December and they STILL haven't approved my claim because of some "quarterly wage review" or whatever. Now they're saying I need to verify my identity AGAIN even though I already did the ID.me thing. The whole system is designed to make people give up. Don't expect them to be reasonable about your backdating request - they'll find any excuse to deny it so they don't have to pay you what you deserve. DOCUMENT EVERYTHING and record your phone interview if they allow it!!

Actually, plant closures are specifically mentioned in the EDD guidelines as potentially valid reasons for backdating. The key is whether you can prove you were misled by your employer about filing (like if they told you severance would disqualify you) or if you were genuinely unaware of your eligibility. For the commission work - make sure to clearly explain that you earned $2100 but had chargebacks so your net earnings were minimal. You'll need to report the $2100 as earnings for that period, but you can explain the chargebacks situation during your interview. Be aware that even if they approve backdating, you'll need to certify for all those past weeks, including reporting your commission earnings properly. You might still be eligible for partial benefits for February depending on your weekly benefit amount.

i had a similar situation but they only let me backdate 2 weeks not the whole 3 months i asked for. the lady said something about "reasonable effort" to file and said i should have at least tried earlier. maybe ask for like 6 weeks instead of the full time?? might have better chance that way

One more important thing - during your phone interview, be very careful about how you describe your commission work. If you say you "quit" that could trigger a separate eligibility review for voluntary quit. Instead, explain that "the position ended" because it wasn't financially viable due to the chargebacks. Also, remind them that this attempted work was AFTER your initial qualifying event (the plant closure in January). And remember to stay calm and professional during the interview even if the interviewer seems skeptical. Write down all your key points beforehand so you don't forget anything important when you're nervous.

btw did u certify for all those weeks already or r u waiting for them to let u backdate first? u should check ur ui online account and see if theres any weeks u can certify for already