EDD paid me full benefits after reporting new job but website glitched when entering hours - will this be considered fraud?

This exact thing happened to me in February!!! The stupid website wouldn't let me enter my hours no matter WHAT I tried. I got paid for that week too and ended up having to repay it as an overpayment. It wasn't flagged as fraud or anything since it was clearly their system error. Call them ASAP though and report it yourself - that's what I did and it went smoothly. They set up a payment plan for me to return the $ over 6 months. Better to be proactive than wait for them to catch it!!!

This is a known issue with the UI Online system that's been happening since they updated the website in January 2025. The problem occurs specifically when you're transitioning from full unemployment to partial or full employment. The best way to handle this is to contact EDD directly to explain the situation and request an adjustment to your certification. You should also document that you attempted to report your earnings correctly. Under California UI regulations, this would likely be classified as a non-fraud overpayment since you attempted to report correctly but were prevented by a technical issue. Non-fraud overpayments typically only require you to repay the excess amount without penalties. Keep in mind that if you don't report this proactively, it could potentially be flagged during their quarterly earnings review when they compare your reported wages with what your employer reports.

jus dont spend da money n ur fine... they'll figure it out evntually. its there mistake not yours

Have you tried calling EDD yet? I had something similar happen last month - not exactly the same situation, but also a technical issue with reporting hours. I tried calling for TWO WEEKS straight and couldn't get through. The regular number is completely useless. After trying 67 times over multiple days (I counted!), I finally used Claimyr.com and got connected to an EDD rep in about 17 minutes. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km The EDD rep was actually super understanding about the system glitch and noted my account that I tried to report correctly. They said they'd process an adjustment to fix it. Much better than stressing about potential fraud accusations!

This is a perfect example of why EDD's system needs a complete overhaul. Their 'modernization project' has actually made things worse in many ways. Here's what you need to do: 1. Document everything - take screenshots of your claim history showing you selected 'worked and earned money' 2. Submit a request for adjustment through your UI Online account using the Contact EDD feature 3. Explicitly state you tried to report earnings but the system didn't allow input of hours/wages 4. Call EDD (good luck with that!) to explain the situation 5. Keep the overpayment money in your account untouched until resolved The good news is that you clearly tried to report correctly, so this should be classified as a non-fraud administrative error. They'll likely just set up a repayment plan. The bad news is that EDD's cross-matching with employer reporting won't happen until next quarter, so this could hang over your head for months unless you proactively resolve it.

i had somethin similar happen but i lost out on money insted of getting extra. my advise is wait for them to contact you. if u call them u might just confuse things more. there systems are all messed up and half the reps dont know what there doing anyway lol

To follow up on my earlier comment - I've heard from several clients that the UI Online input error for reporting work hours happens frequently when certifying for benefits in the same week you start a new job. It seems to be a programming issue where the conditional logic for displaying the hours/wages fields breaks when multiple status changes occur in the certification period. The good news is that EDD is aware of this issue, so they should handle it as an administrative error rather than potential fraud. The key is documentation and proactive reporting on your part.

Whatever you do DO NOT SPEND THAT MONEY!! I had something similar happen (different glitch but same result), spent the money, then had to repay it all at once when they discovered the overpayment 3 months later. It was a nightmare! Just set it aside and consider it not yours.