EDD scheduled eligibility interview over unreported $10 training pay - should I be worried?

This happens more than you'd think! I had an interview for something similar last year. They're mostly checking that you didn't intentionally withhold information. Just explain exactly what you did - that you discovered the payment later and immediately reported it. Bring any evidence that shows you weren't notified about the payment (screenshots of your apps, emails from the company, etc.). Since you've consistently reported all other earnings and you called them right away when you found out, you should be fine. The interview usually lasts about 15-20 minutes. They might ask about your usual reporting process, when/how you found the payment, and why you didn't report it initially.

dont worry too much most of these interviews r just formality. i had 2 wait 3 weeks for mine and tehy never even sent the letter either. as long as u told the truth ur fine.

OMG I WENT THROUGH THE EXACT SAME THING!!! They scheduled me for an interview over $23 I didn't report because my employer paid me for a lunch meeting I thought was unpaid!!! My benefits got stuck on pending for like 3 weeks and I was DYING. The interview was literally 5 minutes, I explained what happened, and they approved everything right away. Just be honest and you'll be fine.

Make sure you're very precise when explaining this during your interview. EDD is really cracking down on unreported earnings in 2025, even small amounts. I'd recommend gathering: 1. Screenshots showing when you first accessed the payroll app 2. Any emails/messages about your onboarding that don't mention compensation 3. Your call history showing you contacted EDD immediately You did the right thing by reporting it as soon as you discovered it. In the interview, emphasize that you've always reported all other earnings without fail. Since the eligibility specialist you spoke with already told you it was fine, mention that conversation (with date/time if possible). BTW, if you're having trouble getting through to EDD before your interview to ask questions, check out this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com). They help you skip the phone wait times to talk directly with EDD agents. I used them when I had an interview scheduled and needed clarification. They have a demo video that shows how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km

You're overthinking this - it's only $10! EDD has bigger things to worry about than a tiny amount that you already self-reported. These interviews are standard procedure when there's any discrepancy, but since you've already explained the situation to them, it's just to document everything officially. I wouldn't even bother getting extra documentation unless they specifically request it during the interview.

My cousin's wife had something similar with her hairstylist job where they gave her $25 for some product training she did and she didn't know about it until way later and had an interview and everything worked out fine but then a different thing happened with tips that customers left on credit cards that she didn't know about and that was a whole other thing with penalties but that's probably not relevant to your situation sorry

Important point everyone's missing: check your determination after the interview carefully. If they rule in your favor (which they likely will since you self-reported), make sure the determination states it was a "non-willful" overpayment. This classification means you won't have penalty weeks applied to your claim. If they somehow rule it was "willful" (which would be surprising given the circumstances), you have 30 days to appeal. A non-willful determination just means you pay back the benefits for that week (unless they apply an overpayment waiver), while a willful determination adds penalty weeks where you have to certify but don't receive payment. Based on what you described, this should be straightforward since you self-reported immediately upon discovery.

Technically, any unreported income affects your weekly benefit amount, even just $10. However, in practice, many EDD determination specialists will rule that such a small amount had "de minimis" impact on your benefits and may not require repayment at all, especially given the circumstances of your case where you self-reported immediately upon discovery. The interview is primarily to establish that this was truly an oversight rather than intentional misreporting.

After my interview my benefits went from pending to paid like the next day!!! Make sure you pick up when they call though cuz if you miss the interview it takes FOREVER to reschedule!!!!

They typically call within 15 minutes of your scheduled time, but I'd be ready 30 minutes early just to be safe. The calls often come from blocked or unknown numbers, so make sure you answer all calls around that time. If you absolutely must miss it, call the EDD immediately to explain and reschedule.