EDD claim says no income reported despite working 9 months - what's happening?

This is a base period issue. EDD doesn't count your most recent completed quarter plus the current quarter you're in when calculating eligibility. They look at the 4 quarters before that, which is why you're getting that message. If you only worked 9 months and got laid off in April 2025, a lot of your work history falls in what they call the 'lag quarter' and current quarter. You should file using the Alternate Base Period (ABP). It's designed exactly for situations like yours where your recent work history doesn't show up in the standard base period. Call EDD and specifically request they review your claim using the ABP. More info here: https://edd.ca.gov/en/unemployment/Understanding_Base_Periods

I had literally THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM last year!!! It's super frustrating, I know. The base period thing is stupid IMO. Like why can't they just look at your recent work history??? But yeah that's how the system works. You def need to talk to someone at EDD.

After trying to get through to EDD about my alternate base period for 3 weeks (and getting nowhere), I finally found a service called Claimyr that got me connected to an EDD rep in under 25 minutes. Basically they keep calling for you and then connect you when they get through. It saved me from going completely broke while waiting to get my claim fixed. Their website is claimyr.com - they have a video showing how it works here: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km Once I actually got to speak with an EDD rep, they were able to switch my claim to the Alternate Base Period right away. The system is just really not designed for people who haven't been at their job for a full year+.

Let me clarify some things about the base period since there's confusion: 1. Standard Base Period = the first 4 of the last 5 completed calendar quarters before you file 2. Alternate Base Period = the last 4 completed calendar quarters before you file Example: If you file in April-June 2025, standard base period looks at Jan-Dec 2024, completely ignoring Jan-Mar 2025 and your current quarter. ABP would look at Apr 2024-Mar 2025. Your 9 months of work history (since June 2024) would partially fall into the standard base period, but you might not have enough quarters with sufficient earnings. The ABP would capture more of your recent work. Here's what to do: 1. Call EDD and specifically request they review your claim using ABP 2. Be prepared to provide proof of employment (paystubs, W-2) 3. Explain that you've only worked 9 months but had steady employment during that time You absolutely have options here - don't panic!

EDD IS THE WORST!!! This happen to me to and I couldnt get food for like a month becuz of their stupid "base period" nonsense!! Why cant they just look at your w2 or last paystubs?? the whole system is designed to deny people benefits we EARNED.

have u checked ur wages in the edd portal? click on claim history then u can see what wages they have on file. sometimes employers dont report everything right

This is actually a common issue with newer employment. Here's what could be happening: 1. Your employer may be behind on filing their quarterly wage reports (this happens more often than people realize) 2. There could be a discrepancy between your SSN on file with your employer vs. what EDD has 3. Your employer might be reporting under a different business name than what you listed on your claim I'd suggest two paths forward: 1. Contact your former employer's HR/payroll department and confirm they've been properly reporting your wages to EDD. Ask if they can provide documentation of this reporting. 2. Simultaneously pursue the Alternate Base Period option with EDD directly. Collect all your pay stubs, W-2s, or any proof of employment and earnings - you may need these to verify your income if there's a reporting issue. Don't assume malice when bureaucratic inefficiency is more likely the cause.

You should call EDD now and get the process started. Let them know your employer is sending wage documentation. They may be able to look into why the wages aren't showing in their system while you're gathering those documents. No reason to delay the process - the sooner you get this sorted, the sooner you might receive benefits. When you do talk to them, be sure to ask about filing under the Alternate Base Period AND mention the possibility of a wage reporting issue. The rep should be able to guide you on the best approach based on what they see in their system.

good luck! EDD phone system is a nightmare!! i spent like 4 days trying to get thru before i got a human. call right when they open!!