Random EDD eligibility interview scheduled after months of collecting partial benefits - what triggered this?

This is actually pretty common. EDD conducts random eligibility interviews throughout your benefit year, especially with partial claims like yours where you work inconsistently. They typically want to verify that you're still meeting all eligibility requirements and that your work situation hasn't permanently changed. They might ask about your work search activities, availability for work, and any earnings you've reported. Just be honest and have documentation of your certifications and work history ready when they call.

OMG same thing happened to me!! I was on partial unemployment for like 5 months and then boom, interview notice. I totally freaked out thinking I was in trouble lol. But it was just them checking that I was still looking for full time work even during the weeks I had some hours. Super stressful tho cuz the interviewer was kinda intense!!

They did this to me and it was because my employer reported different wages than what I certified for. Double check your paystubs against what you reported on your certifications. Could be just a small discrepancy that triggered it.

There are several things that can trigger an eligibility interview, even months into your claim: 1. Reporting availability issues on your certification (saying you weren't able or available to work) 2. Earnings discrepancies between what you reported and what your employer reported 3. Work search activity concerns 4. Random selection for claim review (yes, they do this) 5. Someone reported potential fraud (rare but happens) Prepare by having: - Pay stubs for the weeks you worked - Calendar showing your work schedule - List of job search contacts - Any documentation about why you're working reduced hours Be completely honest during the interview. Most of these are routine, and if everything checks out, your benefits will continue without interruption.

THE EDD IS RIDICULOUS!!!! They let you certify for MONTHS with no problems then suddenly want to interrogate you like you're a criminal!!!! I had THREE interviews last year on my claim. Three!!! And guess what? Nothing was wrong any of those times! Just their system randomly flagging accounts to justify their jobs. Complete waste of everyone's time!!!

When I got an interview notice last year, I tried calling EDD to find out exactly what it was about so I could prepare properly. Spent 3 days trying to get through - constant busy signals and disconnections! Finally used Claimyr (claimyr.com) to get through to an EDD rep. They have a service that calls EDD for you and connects you when they get through. Saved me hours of frustration! You can see how it works here: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km The rep was able to tell me exactly what triggered my interview (it was an employer wage discrepancy) so I could prepare the right documents. Worth knowing what you're walking into before the actual interview.

my neighbor works at edd (not directly with claims tho) & she says sometimes they just do random checks, especially if your claim pattern looks unusual like alternating between working & not working alot. probably nothing to worry bout if youve been honest

One tip for your interview - when the EDD interviewer calls, they'll first verify your identity by asking for your full name, last 4 of SSN, and date of birth. Then they'll explain why they're calling. Let them lead the conversation and don't volunteer information they don't ask for. Answer questions directly and truthfully. Have a calendar in front of you with your work dates marked. If they ask something you're unsure about, it's perfectly fine to say "I don't recall exactly, but I can check and get back to you." The interview usually lasts 15-30 minutes.

btw my interview got rescheduled twice and they called 45 min late when they finally did call! so just be ready to wait around all day basically lol

I had this happen after I started working part time at a different employer while still claiming partial benefits from my main job. Turned out they just needed to verify the new employment situation. As long as youve been honest you should be fine

Just wanted to follow up - after your interview, you should receive a Notice of Determination within 7-10 days. If everything checks out, your claim will continue normally. If there's an issue, the notice will explain the determination and your appeal rights. Most interviews for partial claims like yours are routine and resolve without any problems.