Second EDD eligibility interview after already being paid - is my ex-employer contesting?

This happens more often than you'd think. Your former employer has up to 30 days to respond to EDD after they're notified of your claim. Sometimes employers miss the initial notification deadline but then contest later. Another possibility is that your employer provided new information that EDD wants to verify with you. Don't panic though - having already been through an eligibility interview where they determined you were eligible works in your favor. Make sure you have documentation ready that supports your version of the termination. If you have emails, performance reviews, or anything showing the safety violations you reported, have those ready. Also, since you mentioned safety violations, make sure to clarify whether you were fired in retaliation for reporting those (which would strengthen your case).

exact same thing happened 2 me last yr. ex boss tried 2 say i was fired for misconduct after i already got approved. EDD made me do 2nd interview but still kept paying me. just tell the truth and ull be fine

I've been through three EDD appeals (won all of them) and this is EXACTLY what happens when an employer contests late!!! They wait until you're already getting paid and then try to pull the rug out!! The EDD system is RIGGED to favor employers because if they can get your claim denied, their UI tax rates don't go up!!! Make sure you RECORD your interview (California is a two-party state so tell the interviewer you're recording) and DON'T let them twist your words about why you were fired!!! Also, they LOVE to trap you with the "did you break any company policies" question - ALWAYS say NO even if you were 5 minutes late once, because they'll use ANY admission against you!!!

This is a common scenario with EDD. The second interview is typically scheduled for one of these reasons: 1. Your employer responded to your claim after the initial determination was made 2. EDD found some conflicting information they need to clarify 3. Your employer formally appealed the initial determination A few tips for your interview: - Answer questions directly and truthfully - Stick to facts rather than emotions regarding the termination - If your termination was related to reporting safety violations, that may qualify as whistleblower protection - Have your employment dates, final pay details, and separation explanation ready If you're having trouble getting through to EDD to ask questions before your interview, I'd recommend Claimyr (claimyr.com). They connect you directly to an EDD representative without the endless busy signals. Saved me hours of frustration when I had a similar situation. Their video demo at https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km shows exactly how it works.

wait so did u quit or get fired? cuz if u quit u might not qualify even if they alrdy paid u. i kno someone who got paid for 3 months then had to pay everything back cuz edd found out they actually quit not fired

Just went through this exact situation in January! Was getting benefits since October, then boom - second interview notice. Turned out my employer claimed I was terminated for misconduct (I worked in healthcare), but I had documentation showing I followed all protocols. My advice: 1) Be super prepared with DATES. The interviewer kept asking me about specific incidents with exact dates, and when I could provide them, it seemed to help my credibility. 2) Stay calm and don't get defensive - I started getting worked up when they repeated my employer's accusations and I think it made me sound guilty at first. I ended up having benefits paused for 2 weeks while they made their determination, but then they ruled in my favor and backpaid the missed weeks. Good luck!

my cousin works for edd and she says they do random 2nd interviews sometimes just to check for fraud. might not be your employer at all, just routine

One important point that hasn't been mentioned: while you're waiting for this to be resolved, make absolutely sure you continue certifying for benefits every two weeks on your regular schedule. Even if your payments get temporarily paused during this process, keeping up with your certifications ensures you'll get backpay for those weeks if the determination remains in your favor. Also, take detailed notes during your interview. Write down the interviewer's name, ID number if provided, and key points discussed. This can be valuable if you need to reference the conversation later or if you have to appeal.

jst wondering did u get laid off or fired? cuz thats diffrent 4 edd rite?