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