Laid off from Tesla mass layoff - when to file for EDD if receiving severance through June?

sry about ur situation but wait til june 14. if ur still getting paid its not unemployment yet

You should file your claim on June 14th or after. EDD considers you employed until your severance period ends. Filing early could create complications since you're technically still on Tesla's payroll until then. When you do file, be sure to report the severance pay you received. The week you file becomes your claim effective date, and there's a standard one-week waiting period before benefits begin. Don't worry about a delay - if eligible, you'll receive benefits for weeks after the waiting period.

I GOT LAID OFF FROM TESLA IN 2023!!! The HR people told me I could file right away even with severance but GUESS WHAT?? EDD FLAGGED MY ACCOUNT and I had to do a phone interview to explain why I was getting 'double paid' for 3 weeks!!! Wait until your severance period is COMPLETELY OVER before filing!!! The system is RIGGED to find any excuse to deny benefits!!!!

I just went through something similar with Oracle layoffs. I found that applying for EDD on my actual termination date (not my last working day) was the correct approach. When you file, you'll need to accurately report your last day of work versus your termination date - they're two separate questions on the application. Also, make sure you have a copy of your WARN notice if Tesla provided one as part of the mass layoff - EDD sometimes asks for this documentation. The severance payments are considered wages for the period they cover, so you're still technically employed until June 14th in EDD's eyes. Starting your claim after that date keeps everything clean.

So sorry about your job at Tesla. This doesn't directly answer your question, but I was told that severance packages can sometimes affect your weekly benefit amount dependin on how they're categorized. My brother works in HR and said some companies report severance as a lump sum even if it's paid out over time. Might be worth asking Tesla HR exactly how they're categorizing your severance for reporting purposes?

I'm an EDD claims specialist. Here's what you need to know: 1. File your claim after June 14th when your severance ends 2. Your claim effective date will be the Sunday of the week you file 3. The first week is an unpaid waiting period (standard for all claims) 4. When certifying, accurately report your last day of work vs. termination date 5. Keep documentation of your severance agreement Severance pay that continues your regular salary is considered wages for the period it covers, making you ineligible for benefits until it ends. This differs from lump-sum severance, which has different reporting requirements. File online through UI Online for fastest processing.

i was at Tesla 5 years b4 layoff last year... the severance thing is confusing but what ppl aren't mentioning is make sure u have a good plan for health insurance after June 14!! That caught me off guard... had to scramble for covered california

Just to follow up on the original question - I've helped several people navigate this exact situation recently. File your claim after June 14th, but start preparing now by gathering these documents: 1. Your notice of layoff/termination from Tesla 2. Documentation showing your severance arrangement through June 14th 3. Pay stubs from before the layoff (for income verification) 4. Any WARN notice if you received one When you file, you'll create your UI Online account, which is where you'll certify for benefits every two weeks after your claim is established. The system will calculate your weekly benefit amount based on your highest-earning quarter during the base period (typically the 12-15 months before filing).