Will EDD share coworker emails about hostile work environment with my employer? Does indeed reviews help?

I went through something similar last year. From my experience, EDD doesn't automatically share all your evidence with your employer, BUT they might reference it during their investigation. If you specifically mention "Jane from accounting said XYZ" in your statement, your employer could figure out who said what. For the Indeed reviews - I included screenshots of Glassdoor reviews in my appeal and the judge did look at them, but they weren't given as much weight as official documentation. They helped support my claim but weren't the deciding factor. If the reviews describe the same issues you experienced, it's worth including them as supporting evidence.

be careful with those emails!! my friend tried using coworker statements and our boss found out exactly who said what and made their lives miserable after. maybe ask your coworkers to write statements without using company email and remove their last names?? idk just be super careful

Here's what you need to know about evidence in EDD claims: 1. For emails: EDD may share the substance of allegations with your employer during their investigation, especially if the employer contests your claim. They typically don't forward actual emails, but they might summarize what was claimed. If specific details could only have come from certain people, your employer might figure it out. 2. For online reviews: These can support your claim as corroborating evidence, but EDD weighs firsthand evidence more heavily. They want documentation that directly proves YOUR experience, not others'. 3. Better evidence options: Documentation of your own complaints to HR, medical notes about stress (if applicable), written warnings you received that might be retaliatory, or your own detailed work journal with dates and incidents. If your claim is denied and goes to appeal, that's when the judge might request more specific evidence, including potential testimony from witnesses. At that stage, more caution is needed regarding confidentiality.

EDD will 100% TELL YOUR EMPLOYER EVERYTHING!!!!!! My boss got copies of EVERYTHING I submitted and then fired two people who had supported my claim!!! The whole system is designed to protect companies not workers!!!

When I left my toxic workplace last year, I had the same concerns. My EDD claim was initially denied, but I won on appeal. What worked for me was asking coworkers to write signed statements (not emails) that focused on observable facts rather than opinions. The judge accepted these as evidence. For the Indeed reviews, they were helpful as supporting evidence but not as primary evidence. The judge said anonymous reviews could be written by anyone, so they weren't given much weight. If you're having trouble getting through to EDD to discuss your claim strategy, I used Claimyr (claimyr.com) to connect with an EDD representative quickly instead of spending days trying to get through. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km. The rep I spoke with gave me great advice on what evidence would be most helpful.

my cousin works for edd and she said they usually just send a summary of allegations to employers not the actual evidence but it depends on who handles ur case some are more careful than others

When I filed for good cause quit due to harassment, my attorney advised me to have coworkers submit declarations rather than using their emails directly. These were signed statements that described what they witnessed but weren't on company letterhead or from work accounts. This protected them while still providing evidence. For the Indeed reviews, they helped support my case as part of a pattern of workplace issues, but weren't considered primary evidence. What really helped was that I had documented my own experience thoroughly with dates, times, and descriptions of incidents. The key elements EDD looks for in good cause quit cases are: - Did you make reasonable efforts to preserve your employment? (Like reporting issues to HR) - Would a reasonable person feel compelled to quit under the same circumstances? - Do you have documentation supporting your claims? Focus on these elements in your claim submission.

I had a similar situation when I quit due to workplace harassment. Here's what I learned from my experience and research: **Regarding coworker emails:** EDD doesn't automatically forward your evidence to employers, but during their investigation they may share the general nature of your allegations. If your emails contain specific details that could only come from certain people, your employer might be able to identify who provided the information. **Better approach for coworker support:** - Ask them to write brief, factual statements on personal letterhead/paper (not company email) - Focus on specific incidents they witnessed rather than opinions - They can use first name and last initial if they're concerned about identification - Have them date and sign the statements **On Indeed reviews:** These can be useful supporting evidence showing a pattern of workplace issues, but EDD gives much more weight to your own documented experiences. Include screenshots, but don't rely on them as your primary evidence. **Strongest evidence for your case:** - Your own emails to HR documenting complaints - Any written responses from management - Medical documentation if stress affected your health - Your personal documentation with dates/times of incidents The key is proving YOU had good cause to quit based on YOUR documented experience. Good luck with your claim!