EDD combining out-of-state earnings with California wages for UI benefits - totally confused!

You definitely need to report ALL your employment during the base period, even out-of-state work. EDD can actually combine wages from multiple states to determine your benefit amount - it's called a Combined Wage Claim (CWC). You should call EDD immediately and let them know about your Nevada employment so they can include those wages. I was in a similar situation (worked in Arizona then California) and they combined both to give me a higher weekly benefit amount. Don't leave money on the table!

ur supposed to file in the state u worked in last, so u shouldve filed in Nevada not CA. EDD gonna deny ur claim probably

I went through this EXACT situation last year. Here's what you need to know: 1. YES, EDD can count out-of-state wages through a Combined Wage Claim (CWC). 2. You need to specifically REQUEST this - they won't automatically do it. 3. Call EDD and tell them you need to file a CWC to include your Nevada earnings. 4. They'll contact Nevada's unemployment agency to verify your wages there. 5. It will delay your claim processing by 2-3 weeks typically (mine took 17 days). 6. But your weekly benefit amount will likely be much higher. One important note: if your Nevada wages alone would qualify you for a higher benefit amount than the California maximum ($450/week), you might want to file in Nevada instead. But if your combined wages would give you the max in California, stick with your California claim. Don't wait on this - the sooner you call, the sooner they can start the process!

After I got laid off last year I tried calling EDD for WEEKS about my claim and could never get through. I finally used this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that got me connected to an EDD rep in like 20 minutes. They have this weird system that basically calls EDD for you and then calls you when they get through. Saved me so much frustration! There's a video that shows how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km

MAKE SURE TO ASK ABOUT BACKDATING YOUR CLAIM once you get through!!! EDD should backdate to when you first tried to include the Nevada wages. I didn't know this and lost out on 3 weeks of higher payments!!!!

The formal process for including out-of-state wages in your California UI claim is called a Combined Wage Claim (CWC). Here's the official process: 1. When you file your initial claim, you should indicate all employment during your base period. 2. If you didn't do this initially, contact EDD and request a CWC. 3. California will then contact Nevada to request your wage information. 4. Nevada will transfer your wage credits to California. 5. California will recalculate your weekly benefit amount (WBA) based on combined earnings. 6. You'll receive a revised award letter with your new WBA. The process typically takes 2-4 weeks. While this is happening, you should still certify for benefits every two weeks as normal. Once the CWC is processed, you'll receive any adjustment payments you're entitled to. If you've been having trouble reaching EDD, keep trying early mornings (8:00 AM) or try right before lunch (11:30 AM) when call volume sometimes decreases.

Quick update: I just got through to EDD this morning! They confirmed they can include my Nevada wages through a Combined Wage Claim. The rep said it might take about 3 weeks to process, but they can potentially increase my weekly benefit amount significantly. They're also going to backdate the adjustment to when I first filed. Thanks everyone for your help! I'll post again when I get my new award letter to let you know how it went.

I'm dealing with a very similar situation right now! I worked in both California and Arizona during my base period and initially only reported my CA wages. After reading through all these comments, I called EDD yesterday using the early morning tip (called right at 8 AM) and got through in about 45 minutes. The rep was super helpful and started the Combined Wage Claim process for me right away. She explained that they'll contact Arizona's unemployment office to get my wage records, and then recalculate my weekly benefit amount. She estimated it could increase my benefits by about 30% based on my total earnings. One thing she emphasized was to keep certifying every two weeks while waiting for the CWC to process - apparently that's really important to maintain your claim status. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences here - it really helped me understand what I needed to do!

This thread has been incredibly helpful! I'm actually in a somewhat similar situation - worked in California for most of my base period but had a 6-month contract job in Oregon that I didn't initially report when I filed my UI claim. Reading through everyone's experiences, it sounds like I should definitely call EDD to request a Combined Wage Claim to include those Oregon wages. One question I have that I haven't seen addressed yet: does anyone know if there are any situations where including out-of-state wages might actually hurt your claim or delay it beyond the typical 2-4 weeks? I'm just wondering if there are any downsides to be aware of before I call. My Oregon wages were decent but not huge, so I want to make sure the potential benefit increase is worth the processing delay. Has anyone run into any complications with the CWC process?

Just wanted to add my experience for anyone else in a similar boat - I worked in both California and Texas during my base period and initially didn't report my Texas wages when I filed. After reading through this thread, I called EDD last week to request a Combined Wage Claim. The process was pretty straightforward once I got through to a rep (took about an hour of calling at 8 AM). They explained that Texas has actually been one of the faster states to respond with wage information - usually within 10-14 days. The rep also mentioned that I should receive an automated notification through my EDD online account once they receive my Texas wage data, and then a new award letter within a few days after that. One tip that helped me: when you call, have your Social Security number, claim number, and employment dates for ALL your jobs during the base period ready. The rep was able to process everything much faster when I had all that information at hand. Still waiting for my updated award letter, but feeling optimistic about the potential increase!