EDD only paid $450 for two weeks - should it be two separate deposits?

EDD normally issues one payment for multiple certified weeks, not separate payments. But if your WBA is $450, then you should have received $900 (minus any deductions). Check the payment details in your UI Online account - click on 'Payment Activity' and it will show the breakdown of what was paid for each week. Look for any reductions like taxes withheld or deductions for partial earnings. If the status shows 'paid' for both weeks but the amount is only $450 total, there's definitely something off.

did u report any income those weeks? even a tiny bit of income can reduce ur payment or make u not eligible for a week

This happened to me last month - turned out I accidentally reported some severance pay in the wrong field and it counted it as earnings. Double-check your certification answers. Sometimes people accidentally report vacation pay, severance, or even pension distributions in the earnings field. If you made a mistake, you'll need to contact EDD to fix it.

Any money you get during unemployment has to be reported even if it's from work you did before getting laid off!!!!! I learned this the hard way. Commission, bonuses, severance, vacation payout - IT ALL COUNTS as income during the week you receive it, not when you earned it. EDD is weird like that.

If you received a commission check during your claim period, that was correctly deducted from your benefits. EDD considers income when it's received, not when it was earned. Since your UI Online shows both weeks as 'paid,' the system is working correctly - you were eligible for $450 for the first week, and $0 for the second week due to excessive earnings. This isn't an error that needs correction - the system did exactly what it's supposed to do when you have earnings in a week.

just wait til u get random penalty weeks lol the system is so confusing

Since you need to talk to EDD about your situation, I highly recommend using Claimyr to get through to an agent quickly. I was stuck in phone call hell for days before I found them at claimyr.com - they helped me connect with an EDD rep in under 20 minutes. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km. The agent can explain exactly how your commission affected your benefits and make sure everything is correct going forward.

For future reference: When certifying, you need to report ALL income received during the week, even if it's from work you did before filing for unemployment. This includes final paychecks, commissions, bonuses, severance, vacation pay, etc. EDD calculates deductions based on when you receive money, not when you earned it. For earnings reporting, EDD uses a formula: the first $25 or 25% of your earnings (whichever is greater) doesn't count against you, but the rest reduces your weekly benefit amount dollar-for-dollar. So with a $900 commission and a $450 WBA, you'd have a deduction of around $675-700 depending on the exact calculation, which would zero out that week's payment.

Hey Zachary! I went through something similar when I first started claiming. The EDD system can be really confusing about income reporting. Just wanted to add that if you ever get confused about what counts as "earnings" in the future, the general rule is: if money hits your bank account during a certification week, you need to report it, regardless of when you actually did the work. This includes things like final paychecks, commissions, bonuses, holiday pay, severance, vacation payouts, and even some retirement distributions. The key is the DATE YOU RECEIVE the money, not when you earned it. It sounds like you've got it figured out now, but keeping track of any incoming payments will help you avoid surprises in future certifications!

This is exactly why I always tell people to read through ALL the certification questions carefully before answering! The EDD system is actually working correctly in your case - you got paid for the week without income ($450) and correctly had a deduction for the week you received the commission check. I know it's frustrating when you're expecting a certain amount and get less, but the system did what it's supposed to do. One tip for the future: keep a simple calendar or note on your phone tracking any money you receive during claim weeks (even stuff from your old job) so you can report it accurately when certifying. It'll help you predict your benefit amounts better and avoid these surprises.

I just want to echo what everyone else has said - this is totally normal and the system worked correctly! When I first started claiming, I made the exact same mistake with a bonus payment from my previous employer. It's super confusing because logically you think "this is from work I already did before I was unemployed" but EDD cares about when the money hits your account, not when you earned it. The good news is you didn't do anything wrong that would cause penalties - you just learned an important lesson about income reporting. Keep all the advice here in mind for future certifications, and don't stress about this one. The $450 you got for the first week is correct, and the $0 for the commission week is also correct. You'll get back to your full $450 weekly amount once you don't have any incoming payments to report!

I went through something very similar when I first started claiming! The confusion about commission payments is so common - I think EDD should really make this clearer in their instructions. Just to add one more helpful tip: if you ever have questions about whether something counts as reportable income, there's actually a section in your UI Online account under "Benefit Programs Online" that has examples of what to report. Things like jury duty pay, pension payments, and even some types of settlement money can affect your benefits too. It's worth bookmarking that page for reference. Also, don't feel bad about the budgeting mishap - most of us have been there! Once you get into a routine with no surprise payments, it becomes much more predictable. Hang in there!

I see you've gotten some great explanations here! Just wanted to add my perspective as someone who's been navigating EDD for a while. The commission payment situation you described is actually one of the most common sources of confusion for new claimants. What happened to you is completely normal and correct - EDD processed your claim exactly as they should have. The key thing to remember going forward is that ANY money you receive during a claim week needs to be reported, regardless of when you actually performed the work. This includes final paychecks, commissions, bonuses, severance, vacation payouts, holiday pay, and even things like jury duty compensation. The system calculates your benefits based on the week you physically receive the payment, not when you earned it. It's counterintuitive but that's how it works. For budgeting purposes, I'd suggest keeping a simple spreadsheet or calendar note of any expected payments (even from your old job) so you can anticipate how they'll affect your weekly benefit amount. You handled this situation perfectly by asking questions and learning from it!

I just wanted to chime in as someone who went through almost the exact same situation! I was so confused when I got my first payment because like you, I was expecting separate deposits for each week. The single payment threw me off completely. What really helped me understand was logging into UI Online and looking at the detailed breakdown in the Payment Activity section - it shows exactly what happened with each week. In your case with the commission, that's actually a super common issue that trips up new claimants. The timing rules are so weird - it doesn't matter that the commission was from work you did before filing, what matters is that you received it during your claim week. I made a similar mistake with a final vacation payout and had the same panic when my payment was less than expected. The good news is you didn't do anything wrong and there's no penalty - you just learned one of those EDD quirks that nobody explains clearly upfront. Keep asking questions here when you're unsure about anything - this community has been a lifesaver for navigating all the confusing EDD rules!