Starting new EDD unemployment claim - what do I need?

Welcome to the club, buddy. 🙃 First things first, make sure you have all your employment info ready. Last day of work, reason for unemployment, and your work history for the past 18 months. Also, have your social security number and ID handy. Good luck!

Ugh, I remember when I had to do this last year. The website was such a pain to navigate. My advice? Set aside a good chunk of time and be patient. It might take longer than you expect.

Hey there! Here's a comprehensive list of what you'll need to file your claim: • Social Security number • California driver's license or ID card • Your last employer's info (name, address, phone number) • Last date worked and reason for no longer working • Gross earnings in the last week you worked • Information on all employers you worked for in the past 18 months • Citizenship status and, if you're not a U.S. citizen, your employment authorization info Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.

Pro tip: take screenshots of everything as you go through the process. The EDD website can be glitchy af and you don't want to lose all your progress if it crashes.

Anyone else having trouble even getting through on the phone? I've been trying for days and it's always busy. This system is so broken 🤬

Just a heads up, they might ask for additional docs after you submit your initial claim. I had to provide pay stubs to verify my income. Keep all your employment docs handy just in case!

Does anyone know if gig work affects unemployment eligibility? I've been doing some freelance stuff on the side and idk if I should report it 🤔

lol good luck. took me 3 months to get my first payment. this whole system is a joke 🤡

Quick question - does anyone know if you can backdate a claim? I lost my job a few weeks ago but I've been putting off filing because I thought I'd find something new quickly.