EDD sent Eligibility Questionnaire after filing UI - is my employer contesting my claim?

This is completely normal and doesn't mean your employer is contesting anything. Everyone gets the eligibility questionnaire when they file a new claim - it's just part of EDD's standard process to determine why you're unemployed. Answer truthfully about being laid off and you should be fine. Your employer told you they won't contest because that means when EDD contacts them to verify the separation reason (which they always do), they'll confirm what you said.

yep got same thing when i filed back in january, its just what edd does for everyone. just make sure ur answers match whatever ur employer is gonna say about why u left

I got the same questionnaire when I filed after being laid off from my accounting position. The questionnaire is part of EDD's standard process - EVERYONE gets it regardless of whether your employer is contesting or not. They need to determine if you were laid off (eligible), quit (possibly eligible depending on circumstances), or fired for misconduct (potentially not eligible). Make sure your answers match what your employer will tell EDD. If you were truly laid off and your employer confirmed they won't contest, you should be fine. But expect further delays - EDD will still contact your employer to verify separation details, and that's where backups happen. My claim took about 3 weeks to process after filling out that questionnaire.

i got laid off in dec & had 2 fill out same thing!!! then nothing happened 4 like 2 weeks. then i got ANOTHER form about why i was seperated from my employer!!! sooo frustrating!!!

Don't stress about this questionnaire - it's standard procedure. I think a lot of people get confused about what "not contesting" actually means. Your employer isn't filing anything against you - they're just saying when EDD contacts them (which they ALWAYS do), they'll confirm you were laid off. However, be prepared for potential delays. EDD is notoriously slow at processing claims right now, especially new ones. After you submit the questionnaire, you'll likely need to wait for EDD to verify your information with your employer. This can take anywhere from 2-6 weeks depending on how quickly your employer responds. I'd recommend calling EDD directly if you don't see movement on your claim after 2 weeks. Getting through to them is nearly impossible though using the regular number.

I had the exact same experience last month! Got that eligibility questionnaire immediately after filing. I answered it all truthfully (laid off due to company restructuring), and my claim was approved about 10 days later. But then it sat in "pending" payment status for almost 3 weeks with no explanation. Couldn't get through to anyone at EDD despite calling literally 50+ times. Finally used a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that got me connected to an EDD rep who fixed my pending payments in minutes. They have a demo video if you want to see how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km. Totally worth it when you're desperate to get your claim moving.

The Eligibility Questionnaire is absolutely standard procedure for all UI claims in California. Here's what's happening: 1) You file your initial claim 2) EDD sends you the questionnaire to gather separation details 3) EDD sends a notice to your employer to verify the separation reason 4) If both stories match (laid off), your claim processes normally 5) If stories conflict, you'll get scheduled for a phone eligibility interview Your employer saying they "won't contest" means when they get the verification form, they'll confirm you were laid off rather than terminated for cause. It doesn't mean you get to skip the standard claim process. My advice: Answer the questionnaire promptly and accurately. Use the exact same wording your employer will likely use ("laid off due to [whatever reason they gave you]"). After that, certify for benefits as instructed and keep an eye on your UI Online account for updates. Most clean, uncontested claims take 2-3 weeks from filing to first payment.

theres no way to know what ur employer is REALLY doing!! my boss told me the same thing then i found out they told edd i was fired for being late!! had to fight it for monthsssss