EDD sent multiple overpayment notices dating back to 2022 - How to handle this mess?

Yes, I've been through this exact situation last year. First thing - don't panic! You need to appeal ALL notices, even if you think they're past the deadline. EDD sometimes sends these in batches when they do claim reviews.\n\nYou'll need to file a separate appeal for each notice using the DE 1000M form. Make copies of EVERYTHING - your income reporting, any messages in your UI Online inbox, and especially any proof you reported wages correctly. If you reported wages and they're claiming you didn't, include screenshots of your certification history.\n\nFor the notices saying you weren't eligible, you'll need documentation proving you qualified (termination notice, layoff letter, etc). The appeal hearing will be scheduled for all notices together usually, not separately.\n\nThe good news is that if you can prove you reported everything correctly, they'll often dismiss the overpayment. If some are legitimate mistakes, you can request a waiver if repayment would cause financial hardship.

Thank you SO much for this detailed response! I'm going to start gathering all my documentation tonight. I'm pretty sure I have screenshots of my certifications somewhere. \n\nDo you know if they'll still consider the appeals even if some of the notices are dated from 3 weeks ago? The mail in my area has been terrible lately.

THIS IS HOW THEY OPERATE!!! EDD purposely sends these notices all at once to OVERWHELM people so they just give up and pay!! I got SIX notices last year all saying different things. Some were literally CONTRADICTING each other!!! One said I earned too much, another said I didn't report AT ALL for the SAME WEEK!!! \n\nDON'T let them intimidate you. Appeal EVERYTHING. They count on people just giving up. The system is BROKEN and they know it.

omg yes! happened 2 my roommate 2... she got like 4 notices and ended up just paying cuz she got scared... later found out it was all a mistake!! so mad!!

I handled overpayment appeals for clients before they changed the system. Here's what you need to know:\n\n1. The 30-day appeal deadline starts from when you RECEIVE the notice, not the date on the notice. Document when you received them (take photos of postmarks if possible).\n\n2. For each appeal, you need the specific reason code from the notice (usually in a box near the top). Each appeal needs to address the specific reason they're claiming overpayment.\n\n3. If any notices claim you didn't report wages, but you did, request your \

This is incredibly helpful, thank you! I was getting confused about which forms to use for what. I'll definitely request that Payment Activity report - didn't know that existed. One question - I see

I had something similar but mine was only 2 notices not 5!! Wow! Have you tried calling EDD to ask what's going on? Sometimes these are system errors and they can fix it right away if you talk to the right person. The problem is getting through to someone on the phone... I tried for 3 days straight and kept getting the \

I tried calling this morning and got the same message! I tried the trick where you press 1-2-4 at the prompts but still couldn't get through. I'll keep trying but it's so frustrating when the appeal deadline is ticking away and I can't even talk to someone about what's happening.

when i got my overpaymnet notices last winter i used claimyr.com to reach an EDD rep and it saved me so much time. they got me through to a real person in like 15 mins when id been trying for days on my own. the rep was actually able to cancel 2 of my overpayment notices right on the call when i explained my situation! you can see how it works here: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km \n\nthey basically call EDD for you and then connect you when they get through. worked wayyyy better than trying on my own for days. worth it to talk to someone before filing all those appeals

Does this actually work? I've been trying to get through for WEEKS about my own overpayment nightmare! Why should we have to PAY to talk to EDD when they're the ones who messed up? The system is so BROKEN!!

it worked for me! i was skeptical too but i was desperate after trying to call for like 5 days straight. the rep i talked to was actually really helpful and fixed half my problems right on the call. better than waiting for appeal hearings that take months

I'm confused about something... do you have to appeal each notice separately? I thought you could just do one appeal for everything? Also does anyone know if you have to pay the money back while you're appealing? I'm dealing with a smaller overpayment ($1200) and don't know if I should just pay it or fight it.

You technically need to file a separate appeal for each notice because each may have a different issue code and reason for overpayment. However, they'll often combine them into one hearing. You don't have to repay while appealing, but interest can accrue if your appeal is unsuccessful. For a $1200 overpayment, if you're certain it's an error, I'd definitely appeal. If you're unsure, you might consider a payment plan while appealing.

same thing happened to my cousin!! he got like 6 notices all at once but when he finally got thru to someone at edd they said 4 of them were sent by mistake!! something about their computer system flagging his account wrong. def try to talk to someone before u do all that appeal paperwork!!!

That gives me a little hope! Maybe some of mine are mistakes too. I'm going to try that Claimyr service that someone mentioned above because I NEED to talk to someone asap. I'll still gather my appeal documents just in case.

Quick update to my earlier comment - Section 1253(a) that you mentioned refers to being \

Thank you for that explanation! That makes sense now - one of those weeks I was at a job interview in San Diego (I live in LA) and I mentioned that in my certification. Maybe they flagged that as being \

One more important thing to note - when you file your appeals, explicitly request a waiver of overpayment recovery under Section 1375(b) of the California Unemployment Insurance Code. To qualify, you need to show:\n\n1. The overpayment wasn't your fault (you provided accurate information)\n2. Repayment would cause extraordinary hardship\n\nInclude a short financial statement showing your current income, expenses, and why repayment would create substantial hardship. This gives you protection even if some of the overpayment determinations are upheld. About 60% of properly documented waiver requests are approved in my experience.

I'll definitely include a waiver request with my appeals. My current job pays significantly less than I was making before unemployment, and I'm still catching up on bills from that period. Really hoping I can get this resolved without having to pay back money I don't have. Thank you for all your expert advice!

This is such a stressful situation but you're definitely not alone! I went through something similar in 2023 with 3 overpayment notices that made no sense. Here's what I learned: First, document EVERYTHING - take photos of when you received each notice (including the postmark dates). The appeal deadline is based on when you received them, not the date printed on the notice. Definitely try to get through to EDD by phone before filing appeals if possible. Sometimes these batch notices are system glitches. I've heard good things about using services like Claimyr to actually reach a human - might be worth it given the amount you're dealing with. If you do need to appeal, make sure to request your complete Payment Activity Detail report from EDD. This shows exactly what they have on record for your wage reporting vs what you actually reported. Any discrepancies there will be your smoking gun evidence. Also consider requesting a hardship waiver along with your appeals - even if some overpayment is legitimate, you might qualify for forgiveness based on financial hardship. The key is showing you reported everything in good faith. Don't let them intimidate you into just paying. $7,800 is a lot of money and if you reported correctly, you shouldn't owe it!