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

This is totally normal! Don't panic. EDD sends these questionnaires to almost everyone who selects anything other than "lack of work" as their reason for separation. It's just their standard procedure to gather information. I got the same questionnaire last year even though my employer told me they wouldn't contest anything. Just answer honestly about the downsizing and you should be fine. If your employer truly isn't contesting, they'll either not respond to EDD's inquiry or will confirm your explanation.

yep got the same thing 2 weeks ago. my boss said they werent contesting either but i still had to do the questionaire. edd just wants to hear ur side of the story basically. took me like 15 min to fill out

The questionnaire is standard procedure for most separations. Here's what happens: 1. You file your claim 2. EDD sends the questionnaire to gather YOUR side of the story 3. EDD contacts your employer to verify details 4. If there's a discrepancy, they may schedule an eligibility interview If your employer truly isn't contesting, they'll simply confirm it was a downsizing when EDD contacts them. Make sure you keep any documentation showing it was a company downsizing (termination letter, emails, etc.) just in case. The questionnaire itself is not evidence your employer is contesting.

I went thru this exact same thing back in November!!! The questionnaire freaked me out too but turns out it was nothing. Just answer everything truthfully and you should be good 👍

The EDD system is DESIGNED to intimidate people and make them give up!! They send these questionnaires to EVERYONE even when they already know you qualify. It's ridiculous how they put people through this stress when you're already dealing with losing your job. I had to answer one of these, then they still scheduled an eligibility interview, made me wait 3 weeks for it, then the interviewer just asked the EXACT SAME QUESTIONS that were on the form!!! Complete waste of time and added stress. The whole system needs to be rebuilt from scratch.

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did u select laid off or fired when u applied? makes a big difference

Back when I applied for EDD last year I had to fill out like 3 different questionnaires and then they still called me for an interview lol. My company also said they weren't contesting but the EDD just does all this extra stuff anyway. Don't stress about it too much as long as you're telling the truth!

I just want to add something important - make sure you answer the questionnaire completely and by the deadline. If you miss the deadline, your claim could be automatically denied and then you'd have to appeal. Also, be consistent with the information you provided in your initial application. If you said you were laid off due to company downsizing on your application, stick with that explanation in the questionnaire.

My friend just went through this whole process and she got an eligibility interview scheduled even though her employer wasn't contesting. She was freaking out for no reason because when the interview time came, the EDD person just asked like 2 questions and approved her. They just have to follow their procedures even when it's obviously a legit claim.

I had the exact same experience! Filed on a Tuesday, got the eligibility questionnaire email Wednesday morning and immediately thought my employer was contesting even though they said they wouldn't. Turns out it's just EDD's standard operating procedure - they send these out automatically based on your separation reason. I filled mine out honestly about the layoff situation, and my claim was approved about 10 days later without any issues. Your employer probably isn't contesting at all. Just be thorough and consistent with your answers and you should be fine. The anxiety is totally understandable but try not to read too much into it!

I work in HR and can confirm that the eligibility questionnaire is sent automatically by EDD's system - it's not triggered by employer contests. The questionnaire goes out for most separation types except "lack of work" to gather baseline information. Your employer will receive a separate "Notice of Unemployment Insurance Claim Filed" where they can respond if they want to contest, but getting the questionnaire doesn't mean they are contesting. Since you have documentation showing it was a restructuring/downsizing, you should be in good shape. Just be detailed in your responses about the company-wide nature of the layoffs and include any relevant dates or department information you have.

I went through this exact same situation about 6 months ago! Got the eligibility questionnaire the day after filing and immediately started panicking that my employer was going back on their word about not contesting. Turns out everyone here is right - it's just standard procedure. I filled it out with all the details about our office closure and layoffs, submitted it within a few days, and got approved about 2 weeks later without any drama. The questionnaire actually worked in my favor because it gave me a chance to clearly explain the circumstances and provide context about the company-wide downsizing. Don't stress too much about it - just be thorough and honest in your responses and you'll likely be fine!

I'm going through this exact same thing right now! Filed my claim on Monday and got the eligibility questionnaire yesterday morning. Like you, my manager assured me during my exit interview that they wouldn't contest since it was part of a larger restructuring, but seeing that questionnaire pop up so fast definitely made me second-guess everything. Reading through all these responses is such a relief - it sounds like this is just how EDD operates regardless of whether there's actually a contest. I'm planning to fill mine out this weekend with all the details about our department closure and the company's financial situation that led to the layoffs. It's stressful enough dealing with sudden unemployment without having to worry about navigating the EDD system on top of it! Thanks for posting this question - clearly a lot of us needed to hear these reassurances.

I'm a former EDD claims examiner and can shed some light on this process. The eligibility questionnaire is automatically generated by the system based on your separation code - it's not an indication that your employer is contesting. What happens is: 1) You file your claim, 2) EDD sends you the questionnaire within 24-48 hours, 3) Your employer receives a separate notice (Form DE 1101) asking them to respond about the separation, and 4) EDD reviews both your questionnaire and the employer's response (or lack thereof) to make a determination. If your employer truly isn't contesting, they'll either not respond or will confirm it was a layoff. The questionnaire is actually your opportunity to get your side of the story on record first. Be detailed about the downsizing, mention it affected multiple employees/departments, and include dates if possible. Most legitimate layoff cases are approved without further review once both sides align on the facts.