How do I report to EDD that I found a job and no longer need unemployment benefits?

Congrats on the new job! When you certify for the weeks including your start date, you'll report your employment and earnings. Continue certifying until your first full week of work. On the certification questions, answer "yes" to the question about whether you worked, enter your employer info and earnings. The system will automatically stop benefits once your earnings exceed your weekly benefit amount. There's no separate "closing" form. Keep your UI Online account accessible for at least a year in case you need to check any notices.

omg make sure u report it right!! my friend didnt report her job properly and EDD came after her for $4200 in overpayment plus penalties a year later!! nightmare!!

I got a job back in March and just stopped certifying altogether. Nobody contacted me about anything. I think youre overthinking it tbh

Here's exactly what you need to do (I was an EDD specialist for 5 years): 1. Continue certifying until you've worked a full week 2. Report your employment and ALL earnings accurately 3. Once your earnings exceed your weekly benefit amount, benefits stop automatically 4. If your job doesn't work out within your benefit year (12 months from when you filed), you can reopen your claim online 5. If it's after your benefit year ends, you would need to file a new claim One important thing: your claim remains active for the full benefit year, even if you stop certifying. This means if something happens with your job in 3-4 months, you can simply start certifying again (as long as it's within that original 12-month period).

Dont 4get that when u report ur job, they'll ask if you're working full time even if ur hours are less than 40. If ur considered full time at ur company (even if its like 32 hrs) say YES to that question. This matters cuz they can disqualify you based on full-time status even if ur not making much $$$

I was in this exact situation last month. I tried calling EDD to make sure I was doing everything correctly but couldn't get through for days. I was super stressed about messing something up and getting hit with penalties. Finally used Claimyr (claimyr.com) and they got me connected to an EDD rep in about 20 minutes. The rep confirmed everything the others here have said - just report your employment when certifying and they'll automatically stop your benefits. You can see how it works in their video demo: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km. Totally worth it for the peace of mind knowing I was handling everything correctly.

soooo do we have to pay taxes on unemployment?? just wonderinggg

Update: I certified today and reported my new employment with all the earnings. The system gave me a message saying I earned too much to receive benefits for that week. Looks like it worked exactly as you all said it would! Thanks everyone for the help!

That's awesome that everything worked out smoothly for you! Your update is really helpful for anyone else in the same situation. It's great to see the system working as intended when you report everything properly. Best of luck with the new retail management position - hopefully it goes well and you won't need to worry about unemployment benefits again anytime soon!

Congratulations on landing the job! Just want to add one more tip that saved me from a headache - when you're reporting your employment info during certification, make sure you enter your gross earnings (before taxes), not your take-home pay. I made that mistake initially and it caused some confusion with my benefits calculation. Also, if you get paid bi-weekly, you'll need to figure out what portion of your paycheck corresponds to the specific week you're certifying for. EDD wants the earnings reported for the exact week, not the full pay period. Keep all your pay stubs - they might ask for verification later!

Just wanted to chime in as someone who went through this exact process about 6 months ago! One thing I'd add is to screenshot or save confirmation pages when you certify and report your employment - I kept getting paranoid that something didn't go through properly. Also, don't be surprised if it takes a few days for your UI Online account to fully reflect the benefit stoppage. Mine showed "pending" for like 3 business days before it updated to show $0 benefits for that week. The most important thing is being honest and accurate with your reporting. EDD has access to employment records through various databases, so trying to hide work or fudge numbers will always backfire eventually. Sounds like you're handling everything the right way though - congrats on the new job and welcome to retail management! It's challenging but rewarding work.

Congrats on the new job, Mateo! Just went through this same process a few weeks ago when I started my new position. The advice here is spot on - definitely keep certifying and report everything accurately. One thing I'd add is to make sure you know exactly when your first day of work was versus when you got paid, because EDD asks specifically about when you worked, not when you received payment. Also, if your new employer has any kind of training period where you're not earning your full wage yet, make sure to report those actual earnings for each week rather than what your eventual full-time pay will be. The system is pretty good at handling the transition automatically once you report everything correctly. Best of luck with the retail management role!

Hey Mateo, congrats on landing the retail management job! I'm actually in a similar boat - just got hired at a warehouse after 3 months of searching and feeling totally confused about the EDD process. Reading through all these responses has been super helpful, especially the advice about continuing to certify and reporting everything accurately. The fact that your claim stays active for the full benefit year is news to me - I had no idea about that! It's reassuring to know there's a safety net if things don't work out. Thanks for asking this question and sharing your update - it's exactly what I needed to see to feel confident about handling my own situation properly.

This whole thread has been incredibly informative! I'm actually facing a similar situation - just accepted a job offer and start next week, but I've been so anxious about properly reporting everything to EDD. Reading through everyone's experiences and advice has really put my mind at ease. The key points I'm taking away are: keep certifying until I've worked a full week, report all gross earnings accurately, and the system will automatically stop benefits when my earnings exceed the weekly amount. It's also reassuring to know that the claim stays active for the full benefit year as a safety net. Thanks to everyone who shared their knowledge and experiences - this community is such a valuable resource for navigating these confusing processes!

This is such a helpful thread! I'm bookmarking this for future reference. One thing I'd add from my experience - if you're working a job where your hours or pay might fluctuate week to week (like retail often does), don't stress too much about calculating exact earnings ahead of time. Just report whatever you actually earned for each specific week when you certify. The system is designed to handle variable income situations. Also, if you ever have questions about whether something counts as "work" (like training, orientation, etc.), it's better to report it and let EDD make the determination rather than trying to guess. They'd much rather see over-reporting than under-reporting. Congrats again on the new position - retail management can be demanding but it's great experience for developing leadership skills!

This thread has been such a goldmine of information! I'm actually in almost the exact same situation - just accepted a retail supervisor position after being unemployed for 3 months and I was totally stressing about how to properly handle the EDD transition. Reading through everyone's advice has been incredibly reassuring. The step-by-step breakdown from Carmen about continuing to certify until you've worked a full week and reporting all earnings accurately is exactly what I needed to hear. I had no idea that your claim stays active for the full benefit year even when you stop certifying - that's such an important detail that gives peace of mind! Thanks Mateo for asking this question and sharing your successful update. It's really encouraging to see someone navigate this process correctly and have it work out smoothly. Congrats on the new job and best of luck with retail management!

This entire discussion has been incredibly valuable! I'm currently in my second week at a new job after 5 months of unemployment, and I was terrified I'd mess up the EDD reporting process. Reading through everyone's experiences - especially Mateo's successful update and Carmen's expert breakdown - has given me so much confidence. The key takeaways that really helped me: continue certifying until you've worked a full week, report gross earnings accurately, and the system automatically stops benefits when you earn too much. I also had no clue about the claim staying active for the full benefit year - that's such crucial information! I just certified yesterday and reported my employment/earnings, and like Mateo, I got the message that I earned too much to receive benefits. Feels good to know I handled it correctly. Thanks to this amazing community for sharing all this knowledge - it's posts like these that make such a difference when navigating confusing government processes!

This thread is absolutely incredible! As someone who just went through a very similar experience (landed a job after 6 months of searching and was completely lost about EDD procedures), I can't thank everyone enough for sharing their knowledge and experiences. The advice about continuing to certify while reporting employment accurately, the clarification about gross vs. net earnings, and especially learning that claims stay active for the full benefit year - all of this information has been invaluable. It's so refreshing to see a community come together to help each other navigate these complex government processes. Mateo, congratulations on your retail management position and thanks for asking the question that sparked this amazing discussion! Your follow-up confirming that everything worked smoothly gives the rest of us so much confidence. This is exactly the kind of real-world guidance that makes all the difference when dealing with unemployment benefits.

Welcome to the community, Maya! It's so great to see how this discussion has helped so many people who were in similar situations. Starting your first job after college while navigating unemployment benefits can definitely feel overwhelming, but you're absolutely doing the right thing by seeking out guidance from people who've been through it. This thread really shows the power of community knowledge - Carmen's expertise combined with everyone's real experiences creates such a comprehensive guide. The fact that you found this post while searching shows you're being proactive about handling everything correctly, which is exactly the right approach. Best of luck with your new job! You've got all the information you need to transition off benefits properly, and this community will be here if you have any other questions along the way.