Reporting out-of-state part-time job to EDD while on California unemployment

Yes, you absolutely need to report ANY work and earnings when certifying, regardless of which state the job is in. EDD requires you to report all work activity during your certification period. When you certify, you'll answer 'Yes' to question #6 asking if you worked, then report the hours and gross earnings (before taxes) for that week. Your benefits will be reduced using their partial benefits formula, but you won't lose everything unless you earn over your weekly benefit amount. Don't worry about the job being in Florida - just accurately report the earnings. Your UI claim stays with California since that's where your base period wages were earned.

i had sorta similar situation last yr when i worked in nevada for 2 weeks while on cali unemployment. just mark YES on the worked question and put in ur hours and what u earned. they dont care where u worked just that ur reporting income. i still got partial benefits those weeks

You NEED to call EDD immediately! Working out of state while collecting California unemployment could potentially disqualify you from benefits. The rules state you must be available for work in CALIFORNIA. If you're in Florida, how can you be available for California jobs? This is something many people get in trouble for. Don't just report the earnings - you need to specifically tell them you're temporarily in another state.

I went through something similar last year. EDD has so many confusing rules! The real problem is reaching them - I spent 3 weeks trying to get through on the phone. I finally used Claimyr (claimyr.com) to get connected with an EDD representative within 15 minutes instead of calling hundreds of times. They have a service that connects you directly to EDD when an agent is available. Saved me so much stress! They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km Once I actually talked to EDD, they told me it's fine to temporarily be out of state as long as I remained available for work in California (meaning I could return if offered a suitable job) AND reported all my earnings accurately.

just be careful because i know someone who didnt report out of state work and they got hit with a huge overpayment notice like 2 years later! edd eventually finds out about these things through tax records and employer reporting. better to just be honest about it now

This is a common situation, and there are two separate issues you need to address: 1. Reporting work and earnings: You must report ALL earnings regardless of which state you're working in. On your certification, report your hours and gross wages for the week. 2. Being out of state: EDD requires you to be available for work in California. However, they recognize people travel temporarily. The key is whether you could return to California if offered suitable work. Since you're only in Florida temporarily and already have a return date for your California job, you should be fine. For proper documentation, I recommend both reporting your earnings correctly AND calling EDD to notify them of your temporary relocation. This protects you from any future issues. When you certify, make sure to answer truthfully that you were able and available for work (assuming you could have returned to California if offered a suitable job).

i went thru EXACT same thing!!!! i was visiting my parents in arizona for a month and got a temp job there. heres what EDD told me when i FINALLY got thru to someone: - YES report ALL earnings during certification no matter where u work - if ur out of state TEMPORARILY (like less than 30 days) u dont need to change address - if ur gone longer than 30 days, u should update ur address - the IMPORTANT part is that ur able to return to cali if u got offered a job there (which u are since ur going back for ur main job) honestly the system is so confusing but as long as ur reporting income and planning to return to CA soon u should be fine!!! good luck!!!

Quick additional tip: When you report your earnings, make sure you're reporting GROSS wages (before taxes/deductions) for the week ending on Saturday, not when you actually get paid. So if you work Saturday, report those hours and earnings on that week's certification. Don't wait until you receive your first paycheck. Also, for your partial benefits calculation: if you earn less than $100, the first $25 doesn't count against your benefits. For earnings over $100, the first 25% doesn't reduce your benefits. The remaining amount is subtracted from your weekly benefit amount to determine your partial payment.

I went through something very similar when I was temporarily staying with family in Oregon while collecting CA unemployment. Here's what worked for me: 1. **Report everything accurately** - Yes, report your Florida job earnings and hours on your certification just like any other work, regardless of the state. 2. **Address change** - Since you're only there temporarily (5 weeks), you don't need to change your address with EDD. I was told anything under 30 days is considered temporary travel. 3. **Availability for work** - The key question EDD cares about is whether you're available and able to work in California. Since you have a definite return date for your regular job and could presumably return earlier if offered suitable work, you should be fine. 4. **Call if possible** - While not strictly required for such a short temporary stay, calling EDD to document your situation can provide peace of mind. I know it's hard to get through, but it's worth trying. Don't stress too much - this is actually a pretty common situation with seasonal workers. Just be honest about your earnings and you should be able to collect partial benefits until your construction job starts back up. The fact that you're asking these questions shows you're trying to do everything correctly!

I work as a benefits specialist and can confirm what others have said - you're handling this correctly by asking these questions! The key points are: 1) Report ALL earnings regardless of state when you certify, 2) Your temporary stay in Florida (under 30 days) doesn't require an address change, 3) You remain "available for work" since you can return to CA if needed and have a definite return date. The fact that you're earning less than your regular construction wages means you'll likely still receive partial benefits. EDD's partial benefit formula is designed exactly for situations like yours where people take lower-paying temporary work while between jobs. Just be completely honest on your certifications and you'll be fine!