EDD scheduling interview after Worker's Comp claim - never received benefits

This is actually standard procedure. EDD automatically schedules eligibility interviews when there's a transition between benefit types or when you report receiving other income (like workers' comp). Even though you didn't collect UI benefits, your claim is still active in their system. The interview is to verify your eligibility status and potentially close your UI claim properly since you're now on workers' comp. Make sure you have documentation ready showing: 1. Your workers' comp approval date 2. Benefit amount you're receiving 3. All certification forms you've submitted The interview should be straightforward since you've been reporting everything correctly. Think of it as closing out the administrative loop so they don't keep your UI claim open unnecessarily.

omg EDD is THE WORST!!!! they love making us jump through hoops for nothing. i had same thing happen but with state disability not workers comp. never got 1 cent from them but still had to do an interview about why i wasn't looking for work. like hello??? because i was literally in the hospital???? government bureaucracy at its finest lol

The interview is actually important in your situation. Since you have an active claim but are receiving workers' compensation, EDD needs to determine if your UI claim should be suspended or closed. Workers' compensation can affect UI eligibility because: 1. You're receiving other benefits that could constitute duplicate payment 2. Your medical condition may make you "not able and available" for work 3. They need to document why you stopped certifying (if you do) Make sure to clearly explain that you were briefly employed between your UI application and workers' comp claim. Bring documentation of your injury date, workers' comp approval, and payment amounts. If you miss this interview, EDD could potentially determine you were overpaid (even though you didn't receive benefits) or flag your account in a way that creates problems for future claims. It's annoying but necessary administrative work.

I had something similar happen to me and tried calling EDD about 50+ times and could never get through. Finally I found this service called Claimyr that got me connected to an EDD rep in about 20 minutes. They basically call for you and when they get someone, they connect you. Saved me days of frustration. Their website is claimyr.com and they have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km The EDD rep explained that when you have overlapping claims or income sources, they automatically flag for an interview. It's just their system doing what it's programmed to do, even if it seems illogical.

Listen, I've been through the EDD system more times than I can count. The interview is happening because their system flagged a potential conflict between your UI claim and workers' comp. You absolutely MUST attend this interview. During my last workers' comp situation in 2023, I skipped what I thought was an unnecessary EDD interview and it caused a NIGHTMARE. They put a hold on my account for 6 months and I had to file an appeal when I tried to get UI benefits later. EDD operates on strict protocols - if you receive ANY alternative income while having an open UI claim (even if you're not collecting benefits), they require verification. It's stupid bureaucracy, but fighting it just creates bigger problems.

To answer your question about continuing to certify - you generally don't need to keep certifying for UI while receiving workers' comp if you know you won't be eligible for UI payments. However, if your workers' comp amount is low enough that you might qualify for partial UI, then continuing to certify could be beneficial. You could ask during your interview about putting your UI claim on hold rather than continuing the certification process. This is called a "claim suspension" and might be appropriate in your situation. The interviewer can explain your options better based on your specific circumstances.

My brother in law works for EDD (don't tell him I said this lol) but he says they're required to do interviews for ANY change in status even if it seems pointless. Something about fraud prevention. Just do the interview, answer honestly, and you'll be fine.

One important thing I forgot to mention: make sure you clearly understand the difference between workers' compensation and State Disability Insurance (SDI). They're separate programs with different eligibility requirements and payment structures. Workers' comp is for work-related injuries and is administered through your employer's insurance. SDI is for non-work related disabilities and is administered by EDD. Some people can be eligible for both in certain circumstances, which might be why EDD wants to interview you - to ensure proper coordination of benefits and prevent overlapping payments. Just be clear about which program you're receiving benefits from during your interview.