EDD overpaid me after appeal win - interview scheduled but already back to work

Yes, EDD will definitely want that money back. Overpayments always have to be repaid, even if it wasn't your fault. Since you have an interview scheduled, they'll determine if it was a "non-fraud" overpayment (honest mistake) or if they think you intentionally misreported. Make sure you attend that interview and explain that you made a mistake with certifying. If it's deemed non-fraud, you might be able to request a waiver if repaying would cause financial hardship. Bring any documentation showing when you actually worked those weeks.

omg same thing happened to my roomate last yr. they made him pay back like 2k$ even tho it was EDDs mistake not his!!!! the system is such a scam

I went through something similar last year. Since you've already stopped certifying and found work, make sure to inform them of this during your interview. They'll still process the overpayment, but in my experience, they were pretty reasonable about setting up a payment plan. Be completely honest during the interview - if it was truly just confusion about certification, they'll likely classify it as a non-fraud overpayment which has fewer penalties. Also, make sure to log into your UI Online account before the interview and check if there are any notices about the overpayment. There might be additional information about what specifically they're questioning.

I've been through the EDD overpayment process twice (ugh). Here's what will probably happen: 1. During the interview they'll ask about those weeks and why you reported incorrectly 2. They'll determine if it was fraud or non-fraud (yours sounds like non-fraud) 3. You'll get a Notice of Overpayment in the mail with the amount 4. You can either pay it back in full, set up a payment plan, or file for a waiver Since you're working now, they probably won't approve a waiver unless you have serious financial hardship. But payment plans are pretty reasonable - they'll work with what you can afford monthly. ALSO! Important tip: if you're having trouble getting through to someone at EDD before your interview (which you should do to prepare), try using Claimyr (claimyr.com). Saved me hours of redial hell. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km

Hey there! Just went through this exact situation in January. I won my appeal after 5 months but got overpaid for 2 weeks because I didn't report some part-time gig work correctly. In my interview, I just explained that I misunderstood how to report variable hours, and they marked it as non-fraud. I set up a payment plan for $75/month and it was pretty painless. One thing though - don't skip that interview! If you miss it, they'll automatically rule against you and might even classify it as fraud, which comes with a 30% penalty on top of what you owe! Make sure you're available by phone for the entire timeframe they give you.

u should be fine just tel them it was a mistake lol. my cousin got overpayed like $900 but she just told them she was confussed about how to do the sertification thing and they let her do a payment plan. just dont ignore them or theyl take ur tax returns

Just an update on what you should expect during the interview: The EDD interviewer will ask specific questions about the weeks in question. Have your work records ready to show exactly when you worked during those 3 weeks. They'll want to know dates, hours, and earnings. If you received any vacation pay, severance, or other income during that time, mention that too as it affects your eligibility. Since you've stopped certifying and returned to work, make sure to mention that as well - it shows good faith on your part. After they determine the overpayment, you'll have three options: 1. Pay in full 2. Set up a payment plan 3. Request a waiver (though these are only approved in cases of financial hardship) In most non-fraud cases, the payment plans are quite reasonable.

why do they make everything so complicated!!! the whole edd system feels like its designed to confuse people and then punish them for making mistakes!!!!!

Since your interview is coming up soon, here's what I'd recommend based on my experience as someone who's been through this process: 1. Prepare a clear timeline of when you worked vs. when you certified 2. Have a clear explanation of how the mistake happened 3. Be prepared to suggest a monthly payment amount that works for your budget 4. If you have records of trying to contact EDD to correct the mistake, bring those Overpayments happen frequently, especially in complicated appeal situations. As long as you're transparent about it being an honest mistake, the process should be straightforward. They'll send you paperwork after the interview with the official determination and repayment options.