How to properly close EDD claim after finding new job? Need step-by-step process

congrats on the job!! just stop certifying thats all u need to do. they dont make it obvious bc they want u to have an open claim in case u lose the job in the first few weeks

Congratulations on your new job! There's actually a proper way to handle this. When you do your final certification, you'll need to report that you returned to work and provide your employment information. Be sure to enter the correct start date and indicate that you're now working full-time. After this final certification, your claim will remain open for a benefit year (52 weeks from when you first filed), but benefits won't be paid as long as you're reporting full-time work. This is actually helpful in case something happens with the new job - you won't need to file a whole new claim if it's still within that year. Make sure to keep your UI Online account information accessible just in case. And definitely don't just ghost them without doing that final certification properly!

i got a job last yr and just stopped filing. BIG MISTAKE!! 6 months later had 2 call EDD and it was a NIGHTMARE to get through to fix everything. they were sending me notices about missed certifications even tho i wasnt claiming anymore!!!! make sure u do that final certification with ur new job info!!!

UGH I'm so tired of EDD making everything so complicated!!! Why isn't there just a big red CANCEL MY CLAIM button??? It's like they design everything to be as confusing as possible. I went through this same thing last year and ended up having to call them multiple times because my new job didn't work out after 3 weeks and then I had to reactivate everything and it was a complete disaster.

I was in this exact situation last month and couldn't reach anyone at EDD to confirm what to do. After days of trying, I found Claimyr (claimyr.com) and they got me connected to an EDD rep in about 20 minutes. The rep explained exactly what I needed to do for my final certification and confirmed everything was properly closed out. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km. Worth it for the peace of mind knowing I handled everything correctly.

ppl making this way more complicated than it is lol. just report ur new job on ur last certification and ur good

Here's a step-by-step process for properly closing your unemployment claim after finding work: 1. Complete your final bi-weekly certification as normal 2. Answer "Yes" to the question asking if you worked during the certification period 3. Enter the date you started working, your employer information, and wages 4. Answer "No" to the question asking if you're looking for work (since you found employment) 5. Verify that you're working full-time hours After this certification, your claim remains open until the end of your benefit year, but payments stop. This is actually beneficial because: - If your new job doesn't work out within your benefit year, you can resume certifying - You don't have to file a completely new claim if you need benefits again within that year - It prevents any confusion about why you suddenly stopped certifying Keep your EDD Customer Account Number and login information somewhere safe just in case you need to access your account later.

When I got my job back in January, I called EDD to make sure I was doing everything correctly. The representative told me two important things: 1) Do your final certification properly reporting your return to work, and 2) Keep all documentation about your new employment (offer letter, start date, etc.) in case there are any questions later. One thing nobody mentioned yet - if you received any benefit payments after your start date (maybe because of certification timing), you'll need to repay those. Better to be careful with your reporting dates to avoid overpayment issues later.

Congratulations on landing the new job! Just wanted to add one more tip that helped me - take screenshots of your final certification showing that you reported your employment and the confirmation page. I kept these as backup documentation in case there were ever any questions about when I properly notified EDD about returning to work. Also, if your new employer offers direct deposit, make sure to update your banking info with them since you'll want to remove any automatic deposits going to the same account EDD was using (just to avoid any potential confusion). Best of luck with the new position!

Congratulations on your new job! I just went through this exact process a few weeks ago. The key thing is to do your final certification properly - don't just disappear from the system. When you certify, report your first day of work and your full-time status. The system will automatically stop payments but keep your claim open for the benefit year. I made sure to save a PDF copy of my final certification confirmation for my records. Also, if you get any mail from EDD after starting work, don't ignore it - they sometimes send routine notices even when everything is handled correctly. The whole process was actually smoother than I expected once I knew what to do!

Congratulations on the new job! I just wanted to chime in with one additional piece of advice - if you're starting work mid-week (like on a Monday), make sure you're clear about which certification period that falls into. I made the mistake of getting confused about the dates and initially reported my start date in the wrong certification period. Luckily I caught it and was able to correct it, but it could have caused issues. The EDD certification periods run Sunday to Saturday, so if you start on Monday, that would be reported in the certification covering that Sunday-Saturday period. Just something to double-check when you're filling out that final certification to make sure everything aligns properly!

Congratulations on your new job! Just went through this exact same situation about a month ago. Here's what worked for me: Do your final certification normally but report your new employment details accurately - start date, employer info, full-time hours, etc. The system will automatically stop payments but keep your claim active for the full benefit year. I also recommend calling the EDD automated line (1-866-333-4606) after your final certification to confirm your claim status shows as "not payable due to employment" or similar wording. This gave me peace of mind that everything was processed correctly. One last tip - if you haven't already, sign up for text/email notifications in your UI Online account so you'll get alerts if there are any issues or if EDD needs additional information. Good luck with the new position!

Congrats on the new job! One thing I learned the hard way - make sure you also update your contact information with EDD if you've moved or changed your address/phone number recently. I forgot to do this when I got my job last year and they kept sending important notices to my old apartment. The new tenants weren't forwarding mail and I almost missed some deadline notices that could have caused issues later. It's a small detail but worth double-checking in your UI Online account while you're doing that final certification. Also, don't be surprised if you get a few automated reminder texts/emails over the next few weeks - the system takes a little time to fully update your status even after you properly report your employment. Best of luck with the new position!

Huge congratulations on landing the new job! I went through this exact same process about 6 months ago and was just as confused at first. The good news is it's actually pretty straightforward once you know what to do. Here's what I learned: Do NOT just stop certifying without properly reporting your return to work - that can cause issues later. Instead, complete one final certification where you report your new employment details (start date, employer, full-time hours, etc.). The system will then automatically stop payments while keeping your claim open for the full benefit year. A few extra tips that helped me: - Take screenshots of your final certification and confirmation page - Write down your last certification date and employment details somewhere safe - Don't worry if you get a few automated reminders over the next couple weeks - the system takes time to fully update The fact that your claim stays open is actually helpful insurance in case anything happens with the new job during your first few months. You won't have to start from scratch if you need benefits again within that year. Best of luck with the new position! You've got this! 🎉

Congratulations on your new job! I'm currently in a similar situation - just got offered a position and start in two weeks. Reading through all these responses has been incredibly helpful! It sounds like the consensus is to do that final certification properly reporting your employment rather than just disappearing from the system. One question I have - for those who've done this recently, did you report your employment on the certification that covers your actual start date, or the one right before you start? I'm trying to figure out the timing since I'll have a certification due this Sunday but don't start work until the following Monday. Should I wait until the next certification period to report my employment, or mention it early? Don't want to mess up the dates and cause any issues down the line! Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences - this thread is going to save me a lot of stress and confusion! 😊

Congratulations on the new job! I just want to emphasize what others have said about doing that final certification properly - it's really important. When I got my job last year, I was tempted to just stop certifying since it seemed simpler, but I'm so glad I didn't. Here's exactly what you need to do: On your next certification (this Sunday), report your employment start date, employer information, and that you're working full-time. Answer "no" to looking for work since you're now employed. The system will automatically stop payments but keep your claim open for the benefit year. One thing I wish someone had told me - make sure you're really precise about your start date. If you start Monday, that falls into the certification period that began last Sunday, so you'll report it on this Sunday's certification. Don't overthink it, just be accurate with the dates and you'll be fine. Save confirmation screenshots and keep your login info somewhere safe. The peace of mind knowing you handled everything correctly is worth the few extra minutes it takes to do the final certification properly. Good luck with the new position! 🎉

Congratulations on your new job! As someone who works in employment services, I can confirm what others have said - you absolutely want to do a proper final certification rather than just disappearing from the system. Here's the correct process: 1. Complete your regular bi-weekly certification this Sunday 2. Report your Monday start date and employment details accurately 3. Answer "Yes" to working and "No" to actively seeking work 4. Enter your employer information and full-time hours Your claim will automatically switch to inactive status but remain open for the full benefit year. This is actually beneficial - if something happens with the new job within that year, you can simply resume certifying without filing a completely new claim. Pro tip: Print or save a PDF of your final certification confirmation page. This serves as documentation that you properly reported your return to work on the correct date. The EDD system is designed to handle this exact scenario, so don't worry about it being "too simple" - it really is just a matter of accurately reporting your employment on that final certification. Best of luck with your new position!

Congratulations on your new job! I just went through this exact process last month and want to share what worked for me. The key is definitely doing that final certification properly - don't just stop filing! When you certify this Sunday, you'll report your Monday start date, employer details, and full-time status. The system automatically stops payments but keeps your claim open for the benefit year (which is actually great insurance if anything happens with the new job). One thing that really helped me was setting a reminder in my phone to check my UI Online account about a week after that final certification, just to confirm the status had changed to something like "claim inactive due to employment." It gave me peace of mind knowing everything processed correctly. Also, keep your login credentials somewhere safe - you never know if you might need to access your account later for tax documents or if circumstances change. The whole process ended up being much smoother than I expected once I knew what to do! Best of luck with your new position! 🎉