Which work search form do I need for EDD? Husband struggling with online certification

theres no seprate form u just list it on ur certification when u do it every 2 weeks. when u get to question 3 about looking for work just put YES and then it gives u boxes to fill in where u applied

The work search record is part of your bi-weekly certification that you complete through UI Online. When you answer "yes" to question #3 (Did you look for work?), the system will prompt you to enter details about your job contacts or work search activities. Technically, there IS a paper form called the DE 8578 Work Search Record that you can download from the EDD website to help track your activities offline, but you don't need to submit this form unless EDD specifically requests it during an eligibility interview. It's just a helpful tool to keep track of your activities before entering them online. The key is making sure your husband documents at least 3 work search activities per week. These can include job applications, networking, creating profiles on job sites, attending workshops, etc.

EDD makes everything SO COMPLICATED!!! My husband went through this too and almost got disqualified because he didn't record his job searches correctly. Make sure he's saving EVERYTHING - screenshots of applications, confirmation emails, etc. They randomly audit people and if you can't prove you did the searches, they'll make you pay everything back!!

hey just to add something quick - if ur husband has a union hiring hall or is a member of a union that regularly refers members to jobs, the work search requirements are different. he should check if that applies to him

I had the same issue last month trying to figure out the work search requirements. I discovered you can actually use Claimyr to connect with an EDD rep quickly and get personalized guidance. I was on hold for hours before discovering this - with Claimyr I got through to someone who walked me through exactly what I needed to do for my specific situation. Saved me so much stress! Check out their video demo: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km or go to claimyr.com

I just wanted to share what my EDD interviewer told me specifically about work search. For regular UI claims in 2025, you need to do AT LEAST 3 work search activities per week (so 6 for the two-week certification period). What counts as work search activities: - Applying for jobs (online or in person) - Contacting employers directly about openings - Creating profiles on job search sites - Sending resumes or filling out applications - Registering with CalJOBS - Attending job fairs or networking events - Taking skills assessments for job matching The key is to DOCUMENT EVERYTHING with dates, employer names, position applied for, method of contact, and results if any. I use a simple spreadsheet rather than the official form, but it has all the same info.

when i first got unemployment last spring i was totally confused by all this too!! the way i do it is i keep notes in my phone with all the jobs i apply for each week (company, position, date, how i applied) and then when i certify i just copy it into the boxes. its actually not as complicated as it seems once u get the hang of it!

One more important thing to mention - if your husband is having trouble navigating the UI Online system, EDD offers some helpful tutorial videos on their YouTube channel. They walk through the certification process step by step. Much easier than trying to figure it out from their written instructions. Also, if he continues having trouble getting through on the phone, the best times to call are usually right when they open at 8:00 AM or between 1:00-2:00 PM when call volume typically dips a bit. Monday and Tuesday are their busiest days, so Wednesday through Friday afternoon tends to be slightly better.

Just wanted to add that your husband should also register with CalJOBS if he hasn't already - it's California's official job search site and EDD actually requires registration for most claimants. You can find it at caljobs.ca.gov. Once he's registered there, he can use job searches on that site as part of his weekly work search activities. It also has some decent resources for resume building and career exploration that might be helpful during his job search.

Quick tip that really helped me - I created a simple template in my phone's notes app with fields for "Company Name," "Position," "Date Applied," "Method (online/email/in-person)," and "Contact Info." Every time I apply somewhere, I just fill out a new entry. When certification time comes, I have everything organized and ready to copy into the UI Online boxes. Makes the whole process way less stressful! Your husband might find this approach easier than trying to remember everything later.