EDD system created second claim after temp work - need to fix 1099 reporting mistake ASAP

Yes, this happens more often than you'd think! When you report a new employer during certification, EDD's system sometimes automatically initiates a new claim review process. Here's what you need to do: 1. Don't panic - your original claim is still active until EDD makes a determination 2. You'll need to contact EDD to explain both issues (the unintended claim filing AND the misreported income type) 3. Mail your explanation letter to the address on the new claim notice AND upload a copy to your UI Online account under "Contact EDD" 4. Make sure to clearly explain it was a short 1099 gig, not a new W2 job Your benefits should continue on your existing claim while this gets sorted out, but there might be a temporary delay while they adjust things.

omg this happened to my brother!!! took him like 2 months to fix and he didnt get paid the whole time. EDD is the worst. good luck

I went through something similar last year. Here's exactly what worked for me: 1. Don't use the backdate request form - that's for different situations 2. On UI Online, go to "Contact EDD" and select "Claim Questions" as the category 3. Explain VERY clearly: "I did not intend to file a new claim. I was reporting income from a short-term 1099 contractor position on my existing claim." 4. Keep certifying for benefits on your original claim while this gets resolved The key thing is to keep certifying no matter what, even if you get confused about which claim to use. This preserves your payment history. They may need to adjust your reported earnings from self-employment vs W2, but that's a fairly simple fix once you reach someone.

wait so was this a legit 1099 or were they misclassifying you?? cuz if they should have been paying you as w2 but did 1099 to avoid taxes you can report them and maybe get extra $$$

I went through THREE MONTHS of hell with EDD because of something like this. Calling is pointless - you'll never get through with regular numbers. After trying for weeks, I found this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that got me connected to an EDD rep in 20 minutes when I'd been trying for days. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km Best money I ever spent because the EDD agent was able to fix my issue immediately once I actually got to talk to someone. These kinds of problems (duplicate claims, incorrect reporting) are almost impossible to resolve through the online system.

WHATEVER YOU DO, DON'T STOP CERTIFYING ON YOUR ORIGINAL CLAIM!!! I had the exact same problem and made the mistake of not certifying while waiting for a response from EDD. Ended up causing a gap in my claim that took SIX WEEKS to resolve!! Also for the love of god DO NOT create a new online account if they send you paperwork with a different claim number. That causes even more chaos in their system. Call, call, call until you get through. Nothing gets fixed by mail or online requests in my experience.

This is actually a very common issue. The EDD system is designed to automatically initiate a claim review when you report working for a new employer after a period of unemployment. However, they should NOT have opened a whole new claim based just on your certification - there's likely a miscommunication or system error. Regarding the 1099 vs W2 misreporting: When you report self-employment income (1099), it affects your weekly benefit amount differently than W2 income. With 1099 work, they typically reduce your benefit using a different formula than regular employment. It's important to get this corrected so your benefits are calculated properly. To fix both issues at once, you need to: 1. Contact EDD and explain both the duplicate claim issue AND the income reporting correction 2. Request that they: - Cancel the new claim that was inadvertently opened - Correct your income reporting for those days from W2 to 1099 self-employment - Recalculate any benefit adjustments based on the corrected income type In the meantime, keep certifying through your original claim as normal. The system will eventually sort this out, but speaking with a representative will expedite the process significantly.

dont bother with the letter edd never reads those things lol. you gotta call and be super pushy or they wont help. i had to call 57 times in one day to get thru last month, its insane

I recommend taking two specific steps to resolve this quickly: 1. On UI Online, go to your homepage and look for the section that says "Upload Documents." Upload a clear letter explaining both issues (inadvertent new claim and 1099 vs W2 correction). Title it "Claim Correction Request - Urgent" to help it get routed properly. 2. Call the technical support line (not the regular claims line) at 8am sharp. The technical support agents can't fix claim issues directly, but they can see both claims in the system and add detailed notes for the claims specialists. They can also expedite your case if you explain that it's creating a payment interruption risk. Keep certifying for benefits on your original claim in the meantime. If payments pause temporarily, they'll be backdated once this is resolved.