EDD eligibility questionnaire arrived in mail - what should I prepare for?

I had to fill one out back in January. It's basically EDD's way of verifying information about why you're no longer working. They'll ask about the circumstances of your job ending, if you were fired/laid off/quit, and other details about your last employment. Be honest and thorough - they'll cross-check with your employer. I was nervous too but it wasn't that bad. Just make sure you return it by the deadline or your payments could be delayed.

got 1 of those 2 weeks after i started gettin paid. filled it out, sent it back, then they stopped my payments for a month with no explanation. typical edd bs

These questionnaires are standard procedure for certain types of claims or when there's a discrepancy between your information and your employer's. The most important things to remember are: 1. Answer truthfully and consistently with what you've already told EDD 2. Return it by the deadline (this is critical) 3. Be specific about dates and reasons for separation 4. If you were laid off due to "lack of work" make sure that's clearly stated 5. Keep a photocopy or take pictures of your completed form before sending If your answers differ significantly from what your employer reported, you may receive a Notice of Determination and possibly be scheduled for a phone interview to resolve discrepancies. Just stick to the facts and you should be fine.

My sister got one of those and ended up having to do a phone interview too because her old boss tried to claim she quit (she didn't). The whole process took FOREVER and she was so stressed. Good luck!

If you need help after submitting the questionnaire, remember that trying to call EDD directly can be incredibly frustrating. I spent weeks trying to get through about my eligibility questionnaire follow-up before I discovered Claimyr (claimyr.com). They helped me connect with an EDD representative within 30 minutes instead of spending days redialing. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km It was honestly such a relief to finally talk to someone at EDD who could explain what was going on with my claim and answer my specific questions about the questionnaire.

i had to fill out one of these after my 3rd certification. turned out my employer claimed I voluntarily quit when I was actually laid off!!! make sure you clearly explain your situation and keep proof of everything. i almost lost my benefits because of their mistake.

One additional note - after you send back the questionnaire, log into your UI Online account every few days to check your claim status. If there's an issue, it will often show up there before you receive anything in the mail. If you see your payments switch to "pending" after submitting the questionnaire, that's an indication they may need additional information.