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.