EDD claim application missing employer section - can't add all my work history

The EDD system pulls your employment history from your wage records reported by employers to the state. You don't actually need to manually enter all employers - the system already has this data. What you're seeing is just a confirmation screen. Your benefit calculation will be based on ALL your reported wages during the base period, not just the ones listed in that section. The highest quarter earnings are what primarily determine your weekly benefit amount.

same thing happened to me last month!! i was freaking out cuz my main job wasnt there either. dont worry about it, they have all ur info in their system already. the benefit amount they calculated for me ended up being right.

There's a specific section later in the application process where you can add missing employers. After you complete the initial application and get to the review page, look for "Add Additional Employer" at the bottom of the employment history section. If you can't find it, you might be in the wrong section of the application. If you've already submitted the application without all employers, you'll need to contact EDD to have them add the missing wage information. Your WBA is calculated based on your highest-earning quarter in the base period, so missing employers could significantly impact your benefit amount.

When I filed last year my main job wasn't listed either but my benefit amount ended up being correct based on my highest quarter. The system is pulling from tax records so it should have everything. I worried for nothing lol

If you're concerned about missing employers, I'd recommend trying to reach an EDD representative directly. I had a similar issue and needed to speak with someone to fix my employment history. Getting through on the phone is nearly impossible though. I found a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helped me get through to an EDD rep in under 25 minutes when I'd been trying for days on my own. They have a demo video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km Once I got through, the EDD agent was able to add my missing employer and ensure my benefit calculation included all my wages. Worth it for peace of mind.

does anyone else think its crazy that the edd website is STILL so confusing after all these years?? my sister had the same issue last month and she just went ahead and submitted her application anyway and her weekly amount came out correct so who knows how any of this actually works lol

To clarify some confusion in this thread: the EDD application shows a subset of employers for verification purposes, but calculates benefits based on ALL reported wages in your base period. However, if an employer failed to properly report your wages to EDD, that's when you might need to contact them to correct your wage information. If you submit your application and later receive a Notice of Award with an amount that seems too low based on your earnings, you can appeal that determination with proof of your employment and wages (pay stubs, W-2s, etc.).

My roommate works for the state (not EDD tho) and she said sometimes the wage data has a delay in updating so that might be why your main employer isn't showing up yet. Apparently they do quarterly reporting or something?

update us when u get ur award notice! curious if it ends up including everything

I went through this exact same thing a few months ago and was panicking! What helped me was understanding that the employer list you see during the application is just for verification - it's not the complete list of what they're using for your benefit calculation. EDD pulls wage data from quarterly reports that employers file, so they already have all your information in their system. The confusing part is that the interface doesn't always show everything clearly. I'd recommend completing your application as normal and then checking your Notice of Award when it arrives. If the benefit amount seems too low compared to what you earned, that's when you'd want to contact them with your pay stubs and W-2s as backup documentation. The system worked correctly for me even though I was initially worried about missing employers!

I had this exact same issue when I filed my claim in January! The application only showed like 3 out of my 5 employers from the past year, and none of them were my main job. I was so confused and worried my benefits would be calculated wrong. But I went ahead and submitted anyway after reading similar threads here. When I got my Notice of Award a week later, the benefit amount was actually correct and seemed to include wages from ALL my jobs, not just the ones that showed up during the application process. So the system definitely has more complete information than what it displays during filing. Still super confusing though - they really need to fix that interface to be clearer about what's happening behind the scenes!

I just went through this same exact situation last week! I was freaking out because my highest-paying job from the last 6 months wasn't showing up at all in the employer section, only some random part-time gigs I did. I called the EDD phone line (took me literally 4 hours of calling) and the rep told me that what you see during the application process is NOT the complete picture of what they're using for calculations. She said they pull from quarterly wage reports that employers file with the state, so they already have all your wage information even if it doesn't display during the application. My benefit amount ended up being calculated correctly based on ALL my wages, not just what was shown on that confusing screen. The interface is really misleading but the system works properly behind the scenes. I'd say go ahead and submit your application - you can always appeal the benefit amount later if it comes out wrong!

Just wanted to add my experience from when I filed in December - I had the exact same panic when only 2 out of my 6 employers showed up during the application process! My main job that I'd been at for 2 years wasn't listed at all, just some temp work I did. I almost didn't submit because I was sure my benefits would be calculated wrong. But after reading similar posts here, I went ahead and submitted anyway. When my determination letter came, the weekly benefit amount was exactly what I expected based on ALL my wages from the base period. The EDD rep I eventually spoke to explained that employers report wages quarterly to the state, so they have a complete record even if the online interface doesn't display everything clearly. It's definitely a design flaw that causes so much unnecessary stress, but the actual benefit calculations seem to work correctly behind the scenes. Don't let the confusing interface stop you from filing!

I'm dealing with this exact same issue right now! Filed my claim yesterday and was so confused when only 3 of my employers showed up - none of them my main job where I earned most of my income over the past year. I was about to abandon the application and try to call EDD, but after reading all these responses I'm feeling much more confident. It's really reassuring to see so many people had the identical experience and their benefits were calculated correctly in the end. The EDD interface is definitely confusing and could really use better explanation of what's happening behind the scenes. Going to submit my application today and wait for the Notice of Award. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences - this thread has been incredibly helpful!

I just went through this same situation about 3 weeks ago and had the exact same panic! My application only showed 2 random part-time jobs I had but completely missed my full-time position where I made about $52K last year. I was convinced the system was broken and my benefits would be calculated totally wrong. After reading similar posts here, I decided to just submit the application anyway and see what happened. When my award letter arrived last week, I was shocked - the weekly benefit amount was exactly what it should be based on ALL my wages, including the job that never showed up during the application process! The EDD rep I spoke with later confirmed that they use quarterly wage reports from ALL employers, not just what displays on that confusing screen. She said it's one of the most common questions they get because the interface is so misleading. Definitely submit your application - the system has way more data than what it shows you during filing. You can always appeal later if something seems off, but chances are it'll calculate correctly!

I'm going through this exact same thing right now! Just started my application this morning and freaked out when only 2 employers showed up - both were small contract jobs I did, but my main employer where I worked for 14 months earning $41K isn't listed anywhere. Reading through all these responses has been such a relief though! It seems like this is super common and the system actually works correctly behind the scenes even when the interface is confusing. I was literally about to call EDD and waste hours trying to get through, but now I think I'll just submit and wait for my Notice of Award. It's crazy how many people have had this identical experience - EDD really needs to add some kind of explanation on that page so people don't panic like we all do! Thanks everyone for sharing your stories, this thread is a lifesaver for anyone dealing with this confusing interface.

I'm literally going through this exact same nightmare right now! Just tried to file my claim this afternoon and my main job where I made $43K last year is completely missing - only showing some random delivery gig work I did on weekends. I was ready to give up and spend the whole day trying to call EDD, but reading through everyone's experiences here has been such a huge relief! It's incredible how many of us have dealt with this identical issue. The interface is so misleading - they really should put some kind of notice explaining that what you see isn't everything they're using for calculations. I'm going to trust everyone's experiences here and submit my application today. Will definitely update when I get my award notice! Thanks to everyone who shared their stories - this thread is saving so many people from unnecessary panic and wasted hours trying to reach EDD!

I'm dealing with this exact same issue right now! Just logged into EDD to file my claim and was shocked to see only 2 employers listed - both were small part-time jobs I had, but my main employer where I worked full-time for over a year making $47K isn't showing up anywhere. I was about to panic and think the system was completely broken, but after reading through all these responses I feel so much better! It's amazing how many people have had this identical experience. The EDD interface is really misleading - they should definitely add some kind of explanation that what you see during the application isn't the complete picture of what they're using for benefit calculations. I'm going to go ahead and submit my application today instead of wasting time trying to get through on their phone. Will update everyone when I get my Notice of Award! Thanks to everyone who shared their real experiences here - this thread has saved me from so much unnecessary stress and panic!

I just filed my claim this morning and ran into the EXACT same issue! My main job where I earned $51K over the past year isn't showing up at all - only some tiny freelance projects that barely paid anything. I was literally about to close my browser and spend the entire day trying to call EDD because I was convinced something was seriously wrong with their system. But reading through all these responses has been such a massive relief! It's incredible how universal this problem seems to be with their interface. The fact that so many people have had identical experiences and their benefits were calculated correctly in the end gives me so much confidence. I'm definitely going to submit my application today instead of wasting time trying to navigate their impossible phone system. EDD really needs to add some kind of disclaimer on that page explaining that what you see isn't the complete picture - it would save so many people from this unnecessary panic! Will definitely update everyone when I get my award notice. Thanks to everyone who shared their real experiences here - this thread is literally saving people's sanity!

I'm dealing with this exact same issue right now! Just started filling out my EDD application and was completely panicked when I saw that my primary employer where I made about $42K last year isn't showing up at all - only some small side jobs that barely paid anything. I was about to abandon the whole application thinking their system was broken, but reading through everyone's experiences here has been such a huge relief! It's amazing how many people have gone through this identical situation and had their benefits calculated correctly in the end. The EDD interface is really confusing and misleading - they should definitely add some kind of notice explaining that what you see during the application process isn't the complete picture of what they're actually using for calculations. I feel so much better now knowing that the system pulls from quarterly wage reports behind the scenes. Going to submit my application today instead of wasting hours trying to get through on their phone line. Thank you to everyone who shared their real experiences - this thread has saved me from so much unnecessary stress!