EDD second interview notice - does this mean my employer appealed my claim?

This happened to me last month! Don't panic yet - a second interview doesn't automatically mean your employer appealed. There are several reasons EDD might need another interview: 1. They might need clarification on something from your first interview 2. They could have new information they need to verify 3. Sometimes they do random eligibility checks 4. They might be checking your work search activities The fact that you've been receiving payments is actually a good sign. I had a similar situation where they needed to verify some education information that wasn't clear in my first interview. Everything worked out fine after I just answered their questions honestly. One tip - have all your paperwork ready before the call (separation notice, any emails about your layoff, etc.). Good luck!

second interviews r super common dnt worry bout it!! my gf had THREE interviews for her claim lol... just answer everything truthfully n ull b fine

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but in MY experience a second interview almost ALWAYS means your employer filed an appeal. The EDD doesn't waste their time on multiple interviews unless someone is challenging your eligibility. When this happened to me last year, my boss claimed I was fired for misconduct when I was actually laid off. They stopped my payments immediately after the second interview and I had to fight for MONTHS to get them back. Start preparing your case NOW! Gather EVERY email, performance review, and document that proves you were laid off due to budget cuts. The fact that they've been paying you doesn't mean anything - they can AND WILL demand all the money back if they determine you weren't eligible.

I work as an employment counselor, and I can clarify a few things about EDD second interviews: 1. A second interview does NOT automatically mean your employer appealed. Only about 30% of second interviews are due to employer protests. 2. The most common reasons for second interviews are: - Inconsistencies in your application information - Additional questions about your availability for work - Questions about your work search activities - Random eligibility verification (yes, they do this) 3. If your employer had formally appealed, the notice would typically state that specifically and would mention a "determination interview" rather than just a second interview. 4. The fact you're receiving benefits indicates your initial claim was approved, which is positive. My advice is to approach this calmly, have documentation ready, and answer questions honestly. Don't volunteer extra information, just address what they ask about.

Getting through to EDD to ask what the interview is about might save you a lot of stress. I was in the same boat last month - got a notice for a second interview with zero explanation. I tried calling EDD for 3 days straight and could never get through (always "too many callers" message). Finally tried Claimyr.com and got connected to an EDD rep in about 20 minutes. Turns out my interview was just to verify my work search activities since I had marked something incorrectly on my certification. Such a relief! They have a video that shows how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km Not saying this is definitely your situation, but finding out ahead of time really helped with my anxiety.

second interivews are anoying but i had one and it was just them checking my work search records they didnt even ask about my employer at all. but my freind got one and it was bcuz his employer said he quit insted of being fired so it really depends

One important thing no one has mentioned yet - RECORD THE CALL if you can!!! California is a two-party consent state, so you have to tell them you're recording, but it's so worth it. My second interview turned into a complete disaster because the interviewer misunderstood what I said about my separation reason, and I had no way to prove what was actually discussed. I ended up having to appeal their decision and waited 11 weeks with NO BENEFITS while it was sorted out. Also, make sure you answer the call from a quiet place with good reception. My first attempt at the interview failed because they couldn't hear me clearly and counted it as a "no-show" which delayed everything by another 3 weeks!

Update us after your interview! I'm curious to know what they end up asking about. When is your interview scheduled for?

anyone else notice how EDD always sends these notices right b4 the weekend so u cant even call to ask questions??? happened to me 2x now... conspiracy lol

UPDATE: Had my second interview today and wanted to let everyone know how it went in case someone searches for this topic later. Turns out it WASN'T about my employer appealing at all! The interviewer said they needed to verify my work search activities because I had reported applying to the same company twice within a 3-week period (which was actually true - they had two different positions open that matched my skills). The interview only took about 15 minutes, and the representative was really nice. She just wanted to confirm I was actually applying for jobs and not just putting random things on my certification. After I explained the situation, she said everything looked good and my benefits would continue normally. Thanks everyone for the advice and support! Special thanks to those who suggested preparing documentation in advance - having my job search records ready made the call go super smoothly.