Will my new employer be negatively impacted by my open EDD claim from previous job?

You're not doing anything wrong. When you're partially employed, you can still certify for unemployment while reporting your earnings. If your earnings exceed your weekly benefit amount, you simply won't receive benefits for that week, but your claim stays active.\n\nAs for your employer, they shouldn't be negatively affected financially since you worked for a different company when you initially filed the claim. EDD just needs to verify your current employment details. They send these notices to all current employers of claimants, it's standard procedure. The tax rate for your new employer is based on THEIR layoff history, not yours.

That's such a relief to hear! I was getting really anxious about this. So the notification is just a verification thing and not some kind of warning or penalty notice? Should I explain this to my boss or just let her handle it with her payroll department?

OMG my boss freaked out about the same thing last year!!! The EDD sends employers something called a \

yea thats right its just a verification thing. happens all the time. ur boss is overreacting tbh

There's a common misconception among employers about how this works. Here's what's happening:\n\n1. You're absolutely doing things correctly. Keeping a claim open while working part-time is perfectly legal and common. As long as you report all earnings, you're following the rules.\n\n2. Your new employer received a DE 1101CZ form (Notice to Employer of UI Claim Filed). This is standard procedure when you list them as a current employer during certification.\n\n3. Your new employer WILL NOT be charged for any benefits you might receive from your old claim. The benefits are charged to employers who paid wages during your base period (which would be your previous employer, not the new one).\n\n4. Your new employer's unemployment insurance tax rate won't be affected by your claim since they aren't the separating employer.\n\nI'd suggest having a calm conversation with your boss explaining this. Many small employers don't understand this process and mistakenly think they'll be penalized.

Thank you for breaking this down so clearly! It makes perfect sense now. My employer is a small business owner and this is probably the first time she's dealt with this situation. I'll definitely explain how the system works - knowing the specific form name (DE 1101CZ) will help show I've done my research.

I don't think anyone mentioned this but there's actually a deadline for your boss to respond to that letter. If she doesn't respond, EDD might make determinations without her input. So make sure she doesn't just ignore it because she's freaked out!!

Oh! I didn't realize there was a deadline. I'll make sure to mention that to her. Do you know how long she typically has to respond?

I think it's like 10 days from when they receive it? Not 100% sure tho, the date should be on the letter.

everybody is missing the point here!! the reason ur boss is freaking out is because now EDD knows she has an employee and she probably hasnt been paying all the proper taxes!!! ive seen this happen before where small businesses try to pay people under the table and then when EDD finds out they get hit with all kinds of penalties. maybe thats whats happening??

This is quite a leap to make without any evidence. There are many legitimate reasons employers get concerned about EDD notices, primarily due to misunderstanding the unemployment insurance system. It's unfair to assume tax evasion without any indication of that in the original post. Let's stick to addressing the actual questions asked.

No, that's definitely not what's happening. She runs a legitimate business and I receive proper paychecks with all deductions. I think she's just unfamiliar with how the EDD system works with part-time employees who have open claims from previous jobs.

I went through EXACTLY this in 2025 when I started my part-time job at a law firm while keeping my EDD claim open from my previous full-time job. My new boss also got concerned when he received the EDD notice.\n\nHere's what I learned: EDD has to notify ANY employer you list during your certification, even if you're making too much to collect benefits. It's just procedure. Your current employer doesn't get charged for benefits related to your previous job.\n\nTry calling EDD directly to get official clarification you can share with your boss. That's what ultimately resolved my situation. The problem is actually REACHING someone at EDD - I spent days trying to get through those phone lines until I found Claimyr (claimyr.com). They connected me to an EDD rep within 15 minutes when I had been trying for days on my own. Check out their demo video: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km. Having an EDD rep explain it directly to my boss made all the difference.

That's a great idea! Having official confirmation from an EDD rep would definitely help ease my boss's concerns. I've tried calling EDD directly before and it was impossible to get through. I'll check out that service - getting this cleared up quickly would be worth it.

same thing happened 2 my cousin last yr. boss got all worked up over nothing. just make sure ur always reporting ur exact hours and wages and ur fine.

I definitely report everything accurately. I'm pretty careful about that since I don't want any trouble with overpayments or anything like that.

Wait I'm confused about something. If you're making too much money to get the $312 benefit, why keep certifying at all? Isn't that just creating extra paperwork for everyone involved? I'm not saying you're doing anything wrong, just curious why keep the claim going if you don't need the money right now.

It's actually a smart strategy. If the OP's hours get reduced suddenly or they lose the part-time job, they don't have to file a new claim - they can just continue certifying and would immediately be eligible for benefits. If you let a claim lapse by not certifying, you might have to go through the whole application process again, which can take weeks.

Exactly what @profile1 said. My hours fluctuate a bit week to week, and this part-time job is still new. If my hours get cut or something doesn't work out, I'd rather have continuous access to benefits rather than reapplying and waiting. It's just a safety net right now, even though I'm not collecting anything currently.

After reading through the discussion, I think we've covered the main points, but here's a summary to make sure everything is clear:\n\n1. You are following proper procedure by continuing to certify while working part-time, even if your earnings exceed your weekly benefit amount.\n\n2. Your new employer received a standard form (DE 1101CZ) which is sent to any employer listed on your certification.\n\n3. Your new employer will NOT be charged for any benefits related to your previous employment, nor will their unemployment insurance tax rate be affected by your claim.\n\n4. Your employer should respond to the notice by the deadline indicated on the form.\n\n5. Having a clear conversation with your employer explaining the unemployment insurance system would help alleviate their concerns.\n\nKeep doing what you're doing - you're handling this correctly!

Thank you so much for this clear summary! I'm going to talk to my boss tomorrow with all this information. It's such a relief knowing I haven't done anything wrong and that her business won't be negatively affected. This community has been incredibly helpful!