Messed up certification dates and reported no income for my last work week - Will EDD disqualify me?

OMG this exact thing happened to me!!!! I was so confused by the certification dates and reported my income wrong. I panicked and called EDD like 50 times before finally getting through. They ended up just adjusting that week's payment and everything was fine after that. But getting through to them was HELL. I spent three days trying.

You need to report this error to EDD as soon as possible. This is what's called a "false statement" in EDD terminology, even though it was unintentional. They'll likely just disqualify you for that specific week or adjust your payment amount based on your actual earnings. The sooner you correct it, the less likely you'll face penalties or overpayment issues. You can submit the correction through your UI Online account under "Contact EDD" or by calling. Document everything, including when you realized the error and attempts to correct it.

Been there, done that! The certification system is super confusing. You'll be fine, but def call them. Better to fix it now than deal w/ overpayment notice later.

I had a similar issue and tried calling for WEEKS with no luck. The automated system kept hanging up on me saying they had too many callers. I finally used Claimyr.com to get through - it basically holds your place in line and calls you when an EDD rep is available. Costs a bit but saved me so much frustration. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km When I finally got through, the rep just adjusted my certification for that week, reduced the payment amount to account for my wages, and everything continued normally after that. It was a simple fix on their end once I actually reached someone.

This is a common mistake and not considered fraud if it was unintentional. You have three options: 1. Call EDD directly to report the error (can be very difficult to reach someone) 2. Submit a correction through UI Online under "Contact EDD" (select "Certification" as the topic) 3. Wait for EDD to detect the error through wage verification with your employer (not recommended as this could trigger a formal investigation) When they correct it, they'll either: - Issue a "notice of overpayment" for the week if you received benefits - Adjust your payment for that week if you haven't been paid yet - Or possibly disqualify just that week depending on your exact income Your future weeks won't be affected as long as you certify correctly going forward. Document your attempt to correct the error in case questions arise later.

If you receive an overpayment notice, they typically provide three options: 1. Pay the amount in full 2. Request to have it deducted from future benefit payments 3. Request a payment plan if the amount is substantial Since this was unintentional, they likely won't add penalties. But correcting it proactively will help establish your good faith effort to comply with reporting requirements.

u should b fine i made same mistake last year cuz the dates are SUPER confusing!!! they just adjusted my payment 4 that week & everything else continued normal. but u DEF need 2 let them know or they'll find out later & might think ur doing fraud on purpose

I wouldn't stress too much about it. This happens ALL the time. The certification system is super confusing with the dates. They'll probably just adjust that week's payment and everything will be fine going forward.

When this happened to me they ended up reducing my payment for that week to account for what I earned. Make sure you keep certifying for your other weeks while you're trying to fix this! Don't stop certifying or you'll create a whole new problem!!

Just to clarify something important - when EDD issues benefits, they use a "Sunday to Saturday" calendar week. So if your last day was Thursday January 17, that falls in the calendar week of January 13-19. You're supposed to report ANY earnings for work performed during that week, even if you didn't receive your actual paycheck until later. For future reference, you need to report gross (before tax) wages for the week in which you performed the work, not when you received your paycheck. Many people get confused about this distinction.

Don't panic! This is actually one of the most common mistakes people make with EDD certification. The way they present the dates is super confusing and tons of people report the wrong income for their final work week. Here's what you should do ASAP: 1. Log into your UI Online account and go to "Contact EDD" 2. Select "Certification Questions" as your topic 3. Explain exactly what happened - that you misunderstood the dates and didn't report your final paycheck earnings They'll likely just adjust that week's payment amount based on your actual earnings. Since it was unintentional and you're proactively reporting it, this shouldn't affect your future weeks at all. The key is being upfront about the mistake rather than hoping they don't notice. Keep certifying for your current weeks while you get this sorted out - don't let this one error mess up your ongoing claim!