EDD certification problem after intermittent TV production work - can't skip past disqualified weeks

Unfortunately, you cannot skip weeks when certifying. The EDD system requires certification for every week in sequential order, even for weeks you know you'll be disqualified for due to excessive earnings. It's frustrating but necessary because your claim history needs to show a complete record of all weeks, including those you worked. My suggestion is to set aside about 30-45 minutes to knock out all the back certifications at once. Have your pay stubs ready so you can quickly enter the information. Once you catch up, you'll be able to certify normally for your current weeks of unemployment.

same thing happns to me every time i finish a commercial shoot! so annoying having to report all that $$ just to get nothing those weeks. takes forevr

I know exactly what you're going through - I work in film production and face this every time a project ends. Unfortunately, there's no shortcut in the current EDD system. You MUST certify for each week chronologically. One tip that saves me time: for multiple weeks with the same employer, have all your info ready in a document you can copy/paste from. Also, make sure you're reporting your income correctly - it's when you EARNED the money, not when you got paid. After you catch up on all the certifications, you'll return to the normal every-two-weeks schedule. Your benefit year remains unchanged regardless of these working periods. Just make sure you complete all missed certifications within 14 days of them becoming available or you might need to file a late certification request.

Lol welcome to EDD's outdated system 🙄 They havent updated anything for gig workers. I swtched to filing by phone because the website is so frustrating but guess what? U still gotta go through every week!!!

I've gone through this exact scenario multiple times with EDD. Here's what's happening: When you have a break in your certification timeline (because you were working), the system requires you to "catch up" by certifying for all missing weeks in sequence before you can certify for current weeks. While there's unfortunately no way to skip those weeks, I've found using Claimyr (claimyr.com) incredibly helpful for getting answers about these unique industry situations. They helped me connect with an actual EDD specialist who explained all my options regarding intermittent work periods. Their video demo shows how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km Also, keep in mind that these certifications, even for weeks you worked, are important because they establish your continued claim history. Once you catch up, your claim will process normally for weeks you're eligible.

IS ANYONE ELSE SICK OF THIS STUPID SYSTEM?? I've been working in television for 15 years and EDD has NEVER updated their process for industries with short-term contracts. They expect us to go through this ridiculous process EVERY SINGLE TIME a job ends. Why can't they just let us check a box saying "I worked these weeks" and move on? Some of us have multiple employers in a month! California entertainment industry brings in BILLIONS in tax revenue but they treat us like we're trying to commit fraud every time we need benefits between jobs.

Quick question - are you reporting your TV work correctly? Make sure you're listing the production company as employer, not the network or studio. I made that mistake once and had to go back and fix everything which was a nightmare. Also be super careful with the dates - they need to match your pay stubs exactly or you could get flagged for an eligibility interview.

Once you finish catching up on all those certifications, I recommend continuing to certify every two weeks even during periods when you're working. You'll still report your earnings and get $0 for those weeks, but it keeps your claim active and prevents this backlog situation from happening again when your next job ends. Many entertainment industry workers do this to avoid the exact situation you're in now.