EDD reporting after finding new job - certify one last time or just stop?

Congrats on the new job! You should definitely certify for those weeks. You're entitled to benefits for any eligible weeks BEFORE you start working. Just make sure when you certify, you accurately report any income earned during those weeks. You don't have to notify EDD separately that you've found work - the certification process handles that when you answer 'yes' to having found work. After your start date, you'll either report earnings that exceed your weekly benefit amount (which means $0 payment) or simply stop certifying if you're working full-time.

Congrats!! I was in the same boat last month. Just certify for the weeks before u start working. Thats what I did and it was fine. Once u start the new job u dont need to do anything else.

You absolutely need to certify for those weeks, and continue certifying until you've reported your new employment. Here's the proper process: 1. Certify for the weeks before your job starts - you're eligible for full benefits for these weeks 2. Certify for the period that includes your first day of work - report the exact amount you earn that week 3. If your earnings are less than your weekly benefit amount, you'll receive partial benefits 4. If your earnings exceed your weekly benefit amount, you'll receive $0 but you're officially reporting your employment 5. Continue certifying for at least one more period, reporting your full earnings After you've certified with your new job reported for 2-3 certification periods, then it's safe to stop certifying. This creates the proper paper trail showing you've returned to work.

whatever u do, DON'T just stop certifying!!! EDD doesn't know you got a job unless you tell them. You have to certify and tell them you're working now. If you ghost them they'll think you're still unemployed and might hit you with an overpayment later. Report your earnings the week you start working, even if it means you get $0 that week.

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To clarify some confusion in this thread: 1. You MUST certify for all eligible weeks, including the week you start working 2. Report ANY earnings during your certification period 3. After 2-3 certification periods reporting your full-time employment, it's generally fine to stop certifying 4. Your claim stays open for 12 months from the filing date, but you don't need to keep certifying once employed full-time 5. If you become unemployed again within that 12-month period, you can resume certifying (if you have benefits remaining) The EDD UI Online system will adjust your benefits based on your reported earnings. Once you report full-time work for a few weeks, the system recognizes you're employed.

No, you don't need to certify forever. Most experts recommend certifying for 2-3 periods after starting full-time work (showing your earnings) to create a clear record that you've returned to work. After that, if you're consistently employed full-time, you can stop certifying. Your claim remains open for its 12-month period, but you don't need to keep certifying while fully employed.