EDD gave me new benefit year with higher weekly amount without filing a new claim - what's happening?

You might be seeing what's called an 'automatic recomputation' of your claim. If you had wages reported to EDD during your previous base period that weren't initially counted, or if you worked since your last claim and earned enough to qualify for a higher WBA, the system sometimes updates automatically. However, this usually only happens when there's an active claim. I'd be very cautious about certifying without understanding what's happening. Call EDD to verify what's going on before you certify for any weeks.

prob just a glitch in their system lol. edd computers r always messing up. i wouldnt certify tho til u check. better safe than having to pay it all back later!!

omg same thing happened to my cousin!! ended up being that her employer had actually filed for her without telling anyone. check with your manager maybe they did it as part of the closing?

There are only a few scenarios where this could happen: 1. Your employer filed a partial claim on your behalf (some employers do this during temporary layoffs or closures) 2. You had a previous claim that was being recalculated 3. Someone filed using your information (identity theft) 4. You filed and forgot (unlikely but happens) You need to call EDD immediately! Don't certify until you know what's happening. And yes, the increased WBA makes sense if you were making more money at this job than your previous one.

I've been calling EDD for 2 WEEKS straight about my identity verification issue and CAN'T GET THROUGH. Every single time I call it's "we're experiencing high call volume" then CLICK - disconnected! It's INFURIATING!!! I've called LITERALLY 167 times (yes I counted) and nothing! How are we supposed to resolve issues when they won't even answer their phones?? Meanwhile my family is about to be EVICTED because I can't get my benefits!

This is almost certainly what's called a Work Sharing claim (also known as partial UI). When businesses close or have significant layoffs, employers can file these claims on behalf of affected employees. The higher benefit amount is likely because your wages were higher than during your previous claim period. However, there are specific requirements for Work Sharing claims that both you and your employer need to meet. You should: 1. Contact your former employer to confirm they initiated this 2. Read any EDD notices in your UI Online inbox carefully 3. Verify your eligibility requirements before certifying 4. Understand that Work Sharing claims have different certification requirements Don't certify until you've confirmed the nature of the claim. Incorrect certifications can lead to overpayments you'd have to repay.

Yes, if you've confirmed via an official EDD notice that your employer filed on your behalf, you can proceed with certification. Just make sure you report any income accurately if you've worked any hours since the separation date. The higher WBA makes sense if your earnings were higher at this job than your previous claim. Work Sharing/employer-filed claims follow the same certification process as regular UI, but the claim is initiated by the employer rather than the employee. The fact that your benefit amount is higher is perfectly normal - it's calculated based on your highest-earning quarter in the base period, which now includes your more recent, higher-paying job.

ur actually super lucky!! most ppl have to fight with edd to get anything but ur boss did all the work 4 u! congrats on the higher benefit amount too!!

wait is this a thing employers can just do?? i got laid off 3 weeks ago and have been struggling with the application. why didnt my boss do this for me?? unfair!