EDD scheduling eligibility interview after first payment - am I getting disqualified?

chill bruh this happens ALL the time. edd just does random checks. i had 2 interviews last yr & still got all my $$$. as long as u didnt lie ur probably fine

This is a standard eligibility interview and doesn't automatically mean disqualification. EDD often schedules these to verify information about your work separation or availability for work. Since you've already received one payment, they're likely just doing due diligence. Some common reasons for interviews include: - Verifying why you left your last job - Confirming you're available and able to work - Checking if you refused any job offers - Validating information your former employer provided Be prepared with dates of employment, reason for separation, and any documentation. Answer truthfully and you should be fine if everything on your application was accurate.

DONT PANIC YET!! I went through EXACTLY this in January 2025!!! Got my first payment then BAM interview notice out of nowhere! I was SURE they were gonna cut me off but the interview was just to confirm my last day of work because my employer reported a different date than I put on my application (I put my last day in office but they counted my 2 weeks severance period). The interview was like 10 mins, super basic questions. Still got all my payments no problem after. Just make sure you pick up when they call! They only try TWICE and if you miss both calls you could have payment delays.

wait this happened to my brother and they ended up making him pay everything back! his boss told edd he quit but he was actually laid off. make sure u have emails or something proving why u left ur job!!!

I understand how stressful this can be! Those interview notices are terrifying, but they don't automatically mean disqualification. As someone who helps people navigate the EDD system, I can tell you these interviews are routine. The important thing is to be prepared and make sure you're available for the call. Missing the interview can cause payment holds and delays. If you're having trouble reaching EDD to ask questions before your interview, you might want to try Claimyr (claimyr.com). They have a service that helps you connect with an EDD representative without spending hours on hold. Their video demo shows how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km I used it when I had questions before my eligibility interview and was able to get clarification that helped me prepare better.

The entire EDD system is DESIGNED to intimidate people into giving up on their legitimate claims! These interviews are part of their scare tactics. I got the same notice last year and spent weeks stressing only to have a 5-minute call where they asked two questions. They ALREADY APPROVED you and paid you, but they still waste everyone's time with these pointless interviews. Classic government inefficiency. They'll probably delay your next payment too, even if the interview goes perfectly. DOCUMENT EVERYTHING and don't let them bully you!

My interview was about my availability for work because I mentioned I was taking an online class. They just wanted to make sure the class schedule wouldn't prevent me from accepting full-time work. Super simple. But I did prepare by writing down my schedule to show it was flexible. Good luck!

Just to follow up on your remote work comment - that could indeed be the issue they want to discuss. Being available for work means being available for suitable work in your field, and if you're restricting yourself to only remote positions, they may want to verify that there are sufficient remote opportunities in your occupation to make that a reasonable limitation. Have some job listings saved that show remote positions in your field exist. Also, be prepared to explain your childcare situation and whether you have any alternatives if an in-person position became available. The key is demonstrating you're not unreasonably restricting your job search.

Hey Tyler! I totally get your anxiety - I went through this exact same situation about 6 months ago. Got my first payment, then boom - interview notice in the mail. I was convinced they were going to take everything back! Turns out it was just because my former employer had reported my separation date differently than what I put on my application (they included my notice period, I didn't). The whole interview took maybe 8 minutes and the EDD rep was actually really understanding. One thing that helped me prepare was writing down a timeline of my last few weeks at work - exact dates, any emails about the layoff, my final day, etc. Even though it's a phone interview, having everything organized in front of you makes you sound more confident and prepared. The fact that you already got one payment is actually a good sign - it means your basic eligibility cleared their initial screening. These follow-up interviews are usually just to dot the i's and cross the t's on specific details. You got this!

I went through this exact same thing back in October! Got my first payment, then the dreaded interview letter showed up. I was absolutely convinced they were going to make me pay everything back. Turns out my former employer had reported that I was "terminated" instead of "laid off" - which was technically correct since layoffs are a type of termination, but EDD needed to clarify the circumstances to make sure I didn't get fired for misconduct. The interview was honestly easier than I expected. The rep asked about my last day, why I left, and if I had any disciplinary issues. I explained the company downsizing situation and that was it - whole thing took maybe 12 minutes. My payments continued without any issues after that. My advice: Stay calm, be honest, and have any paperwork handy (layoff notice, final pay stub, etc.). The fact that they already approved and paid you once means you're likely fine - they just need to verify some details. Don't let the scary wording in the letter psych you out!

I'm a newcomer here but went through this EXACT situation just 3 months ago! Got my first payment on a Thursday, then got the interview notice the following Tuesday. I was absolutely terrified they were going to claw back the money. Turns out it was just routine verification - they wanted to confirm some dates because my employer's report had slightly different information than my application. The whole call lasted maybe 15 minutes and was way less scary than I built it up to be in my head. A few tips that helped me: 1) Write down your employment timeline before the call, 2) Have your phone charged and in a quiet spot, 3) Don't overthink it - if you were honest on your application, you'll be fine. The interviewer was actually really professional and understanding. The payments continued normally after that. Looking back, I wasted so much energy stressing about it! You're going to do great Tyler - the fact that you already got approved for one payment is actually a really good sign that your claim is solid.