Received EDD payments after starting part-time job - worried about overpayment!

omg dont spend that money!! EDD is gonna want it all back and then some. my cousin had something similar happen but he kept certifying and just didnt report his work (dumb move) and now hes got like $8k in overpayment plus penalties. u need to call them asap

This is actually more common than you'd think. What likely happened is that your claim switched to "conditional payments" due to a backlog. The EDD sometimes continues payments while claims are pending review. Since you weren't certifying, you should contact them immediately to explain the situation and arrange repayment before they flag it as potential fraud. Make sure to document your work hours and when you stopped certifying to prove good faith. You'll need to repay the funds, but if you report it yourself, you're less likely to face penalties.

this exact thing happened 2 my roomate!!!! she had 2 pay it all back but no penalty bc she told them right away. just call and tell them what happend, dont wait 4 them 2 figure it out or ull be in BIG trouble

This is a situation that requires immediate attention. First, don't panic - the fact that you haven't been certifying actually works in your favor to show you weren't intentionally defrauding the system. You need to contact EDD directly to report the overpayment and make arrangements to return the funds. Here's what you should do: 1. Calculate exactly how much was incorrectly paid to you since starting your part-time job 2. Document your employment start date and hours worked 3. Contact EDD to explain the situation and request a voluntary repayment plan 4. Ask them to note in your file that you self-reported the issue By the way, when you work part-time, you may still qualify for partial unemployment benefits depending on your earnings. For future reference, you should always report part-time work during certification, and EDD will determine if you're eligible for partial benefits.

Good luck getting through to EDD on the phone! I spent THREE WEEKS trying to reach them about my claim issue last month. Called literally 47 times one day and kept getting the "we're experiencing high call volume" message before they hung up on me. So frustrating!!

wait hold up - ARE U SURE YOU DIDNT CERTIFY??? edd doesnt just randomly send money. check ur ui online account and see if theres certifications submitted. someone couldve hacked ur account maybe??

If you've discovered unauthorized certifications, you need to take immediate action: 1. Change your UI Online password immediately 2. Contact EDD's fraud department at 1-800-229-6297 to report potential identity theft 3. File a police report for identity theft 4. Submit a written statement to EDD explaining that you did not submit those certifications 5. Monitor your credit reports for any additional suspicious activity This changes the situation from a simple overpayment to potential fraud by a third party. Make sure to emphasize to EDD that you did not submit those certifications and that you believe your account was compromised. Document everything, including when you discovered the unauthorized certifications.

I'm glad you checked your UI Online account - that's a critical discovery. One important question: check if the contact information (email, phone number) in your account was changed at any point. Fraudsters often update contact info to prevent you from getting notifications. Also, check if the payment method was altered. Document everything before you make changes, as EDD will need this evidence. Definitely follow through with contacting the fraud department as mentioned above.

This happened to my sister last year!!! Some1 hacked her account and filed fake certifications. she ended up having to do a WHOLE investigation with edd fraud dept. took like 3 months but they eventually cleared her from owing anything back. make sure u get a case # whenever u talk to anyone!!!

UPDATE: I finally got through to EDD after using the Claimyr service (which worked really well btw). The rep confirmed my account was compromised, and someone had been certifying falsely since October. They've flagged my claim for fraud investigation and put a hold on the account. I've submitted all my work documentation and filed a police report. The agent said since I reported it myself and there's clear evidence of account compromise (failed payment method change attempts), I likely won't be held responsible for the overpayment. They're sending me formal paperwork to complete for the investigation. Thank you everyone for your help - I would've been lost without your advice!