EDD check already issued with wrong employer - need to report payroll company instead?

You should be fine cashing the check. The important thing is that you reported your earnings correctly when certifying. The 'last employer' technicality is more for their records and tax reporting purposes. Since the payroll company and the actual company are connected in EDD's systems through tax ID numbers, it usually gets sorted out on the backend. I'd still recommend contacting EDD to update your records though, just to avoid any potential issues during quarterly wage reviews. But this isn't an urgent emergency situation - go ahead and cash that check!

same thing happened to me!!! except i didnt even realize i put wrong employer until i got a letter saying my earnings didnt match...took 6 weeks to fix and they froze my account in the meantime 😫

This is actually a common mix-up with PEO (Professional Employer Organizations) and payroll companies. The W-2 employer should technically be listed as your employer for EDD purposes. If PayFlex is on your W-2, then yes, they should be listed as your employer. However, it's not so critical that you need to hold off on cashing the check. The important part is that you reported your earnings correctly. I would recommend these steps: 1. Cash the check - this won't be a problem 2. Contact EDD to update your employer information (this is for future reference) 3. Be prepared with your paystub that shows PayFlex as the employer of record As for calling, the main number is honestly a nightmare right now. I used a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) last month when I had a similar issue and needed to speak with someone. They have a system that keeps dialing EDD for you until it gets through, then calls you when an agent is ready. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km that shows how it works. Saved me hours of frustration!

just cash the check dude, edd doesn't care as long as you reported your hours and earnings

Wait, I'm confused. Is a payroll company considered your actual employer? I always thought the company you actually work for is your employer and the payroll company just handles the administrative stuff. Can someone clarify this? I've been listing my actual employer on all my certifications...

I worked though a temp agency last year and had a similar situation. The confusion was whether to list the temp agency or the actual place I worked. EDD told me I should always list whoever issues my paycheck and W-2 as my employer. In your case that would be PayFlex. But I wouldn't stress about the check - just deposit it! As long as you reported your earnings honestly, that's the most important part. The last employer info is mostly for their record keeping.

I am FUMING on your behalf about that phone line! I've been trying for WEEKS to get through on the 5616 number and it's IMPOSSIBLE. Always "we're experiencing high call volume" then CLICK and it hangs up! How are we supposed to get help if they won't even put us on hold??? Sorry I don't have advice about your specific question but wanted to commiserate about the phone situation. The whole system is broken!

i think wat matters is if u reported ur income correctly. thats wat they care about more than which employer name u put. i would just go ahead n cash the check, but keep all ur paystubs in case theres any questions later

Just to follow up on the earlier comments - I checked with an EDD representative about this specific situation recently. The official guidance is that you should list whoever issued your W-2 as your employer for UI purposes. However, they also confirmed that as long as your earnings were reported accurately, this kind of administrative correction won't affect your benefits or eligibility. If you do manage to reach EDD, ask them to add a note to your file about the correct employer name. This helps prevent confusion during any future claims or if there's a wage audit. But again, this won't affect the current benefits you've received.