Reporting new job to EDD - when and how to notify about employment start date?

Congrats on the new job! You don't need to call EDD - just report it during your regular certification. When you certify for the week that includes your start date (Jan 23), you'll answer 'YES' to the question about whether you worked or earned money. Then enter the hours worked and amount earned for that week. Keep certifying until your first full week of work. Before your start date, certify normally. After you start, you'll report your earnings, and EDD will determine if you qualify for partial benefits that week (depending on how much you earn). Once you have a full week of work, you can stop certifying entirely.

woo congrats!!! yea just do it on ur regular certification its super easy. dont stress about it

DON'T LISTEN to people saying just certify normally! I did this and EDD hit me with an OVERPAYMENT 6 months later for $4,200!! Apparently there's some rule about reporting job offers BEFORE you start. The EDD system is DESIGNED to trap people. You NEED to call them and tell them about the job offer now, but good luck getting through to anyone!!!

i started a new job last month... you just keep certifying normally until your start date... then when u certify for the week u started working, you put YES for did you work that week and enter your income... thats literally it. super simple. if u make over a certain amount tho u might not get benefits that week.

I went through this back in November. Make sure you keep track of your hours really carefully for that first partial week! The EDD system gets confusing when you have partial work weeks. I ended up having to send in paystubs later to prove what I earned.

Everyone has the right idea - you report your employment when you certify for the week containing January 23rd. Here's the step-by-step process: 1. Continue certifying normally until your start date 2. For the week including January 23rd, answer "YES" to the question asking if you worked 3. Report the exact hours worked and gross earnings (before taxes) 4. Continue this process until you have a full week of work 5. After a full week of work with regular hours, you can stop certifying If your earnings in a week exceed your weekly benefit amount, you won't receive a payment for that week, but you should still report accurately. The system will automatically adjust your benefits based on reported earnings. Don't forget to report ALL earnings when you certify - that includes training time, orientation, etc. Even if you haven't received your first paycheck yet, you still need to report the hours and expected earnings.

I had to reach an actual EDD rep when dealing with this exact situation last year. Spent weeks trying to get through on the phone with no luck. I finally used a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that got me connected to an EDD agent in about 20 minutes instead of spending days redialing. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km The agent confirmed exactly what others are saying - you just report the job when you certify for the week you actually start working. The agent also helped me calculate exactly how my partial benefits would work for that transition week, which was super helpful.

my cousins bf had this happen n he just kept certifying like normal til he started then he put YES for working and entered his hours. then his claim just closed automatically after like 2 weeks of full work i think?? dont stress

One more important thing - after you've worked full-time for a few weeks and no longer need UI benefits, you don't need to formally close your claim. Just stop certifying. Your claim will remain open for the benefit year (typically 12 months from when you first applied), but if you don't certify, no benefits are paid. This is actually good because if something happens with the new job in the first few months, you can start certifying again without filing a new claim.

Congratulations on landing the job! Just wanted to add one more piece of advice - make sure you save screenshots of your certifications showing the work and earnings you report. I had a friend who got questioned about her transition period months later and having those screenshots really helped verify what she had reported. Also, if your new job has any training days or orientation before your official start date where you get paid, those count as work too and need to be reported. Good luck with the new position!

Congratulations on the new job, Miguel! You're getting great advice here. I just went through this same process a few months ago and can confirm - you don't need to do anything special until you actually start working. Just continue your normal certification schedule, and when you certify for the week that includes January 23rd, you'll report the hours worked and earnings for that week. One thing I found helpful was to write down exactly which days you work that first partial week (Jan 23-25 if you're working M-F) and track your hours carefully. The UI Online system will walk you through it step by step when you certify. Also, don't worry if you don't get your first paycheck yet - you report based on hours worked, not when you receive payment. The transition is actually pretty smooth once you get the hang of it. Best of luck with the new position!

Congrats Miguel! I just went through this exact same situation last month when I started my new job. Everyone here is giving you solid advice - you absolutely do NOT need to report the job offer in advance. Just keep certifying as usual until your start date. When you certify for the week of January 23rd, you'll see a question asking if you worked or earned money that week - answer YES and then enter your hours and gross pay for just the days you actually worked (probably Jan 23-25 if it's M-F). The system automatically calculates any partial benefits you might be eligible for. One tip: if your employer uses direct deposit, you might not get your first paycheck for a week or two, but you still report based on when you worked, not when you got paid. Also keep your pay stubs - I had to upload mine later when EDD requested verification. The whole process was way less stressful than I expected. You've got this!

Congratulations on the new job, Miguel! This is such great news after 4 months of searching. I went through this exact same situation about 6 months ago and can share what worked for me. You absolutely do NOT need to call EDD or report the job offer in advance. Just continue your normal bi-weekly certifications until January 23rd. When you certify for the week that includes your start date, you'll answer "YES" to whether you worked or earned money, then enter the specific hours and gross earnings for just the days you actually worked that week. The key things to remember: - Report based on when you worked, not when you get paid - Enter your gross earnings (before taxes/deductions) - Be precise with your hours for that partial week - Keep copies of everything for your records The system will automatically calculate if you're eligible for partial benefits that week. Once you're working full-time consistently, you can just stop certifying and your claim stays dormant but available if needed. Don't stress about this - the process is much more straightforward than it seems! Focus on preparing for your new role and celebrate this win!

Congrats Miguel! Just wanted to add my experience from when I transitioned off unemployment in October. The certification process is really straightforward - you just keep certifying normally until you start work, then report your hours and earnings for that first partial week. One thing that helped me was setting a phone reminder to certify on time during the transition period. It's easy to get caught up in new job excitement and forget to certify for those last couple weeks. Also, if you're worried about the process, the UI Online system has pretty clear prompts that walk you through exactly what to enter. The most important thing is just being accurate with your reporting. EDD isn't trying to trip you up - they just need to know when you actually start earning money so they can adjust your benefits accordingly. You've already done the hard part by landing the job! The paperwork side is the easy part.

Congratulations Miguel! This is such exciting news after your long job search. I just went through this exact process a couple months ago and everyone here is giving you spot-on advice. You definitely don't need to call EDD or report anything in advance - just keep doing your regular certifications until you actually start working. When you certify for the week of January 23rd, you'll report the hours and earnings for just the days you worked that week. The system makes it pretty straightforward - it asks clear questions and you just answer honestly about what you earned and when you worked. One small tip that helped me: I kept a little notepad during my first week to jot down my exact hours each day (like "Jan 23: 8am-5pm, 8 hours" etc.) so when certification time came, I had everything written down and didn't have to try to remember. Made the whole process much less stressful! You're going to do great at the new job. The hardest part (finding work) is behind you now!

Huge congratulations Miguel! This is fantastic news after your long job search. I went through this exact same situation last year and can confirm what everyone else is saying - you absolutely don't need to report the job offer in advance or call EDD. Just continue your normal certification schedule. Here's what worked for me: Keep certifying as usual until January 23rd. When you certify for that week, answer "YES" to working/earning money and report only the hours and gross pay for the days you actually worked (probably Jan 23-25). The system automatically calculates any partial benefits you might qualify for. A couple things that helped me during the transition: Save screenshots of your certifications for your records, keep track of your exact work hours that first partial week (I used my phone's notes app), and remember you report based on when you worked, not when you get your first paycheck. The whole process ended up being much smoother than I expected. You've already conquered the hardest part - finding the job! The EDD reporting is straightforward when you get to it. Best of luck with your new position!