Working part-time with EDD benefits: Will it reduce my weekly amount but extend my claim period?

Yes, you can definitely work part-time while collecting unemployment! I did this last year. When you certify, you report your gross earnings (before taxes) for the week you worked, not when you got paid. EDD uses a formula: they deduct the first $25 or 25% of your earnings (whichever is greater) and then subtract the remainder from your weekly benefit amount. So with $300 weekly income: $300 - $75 (25%) = $225 Then: $450 - $225 = $225 weekly benefit You'd get $225 unemployment + $300 job income = $525 total (more than just unemployment alone). And yes, it does extend your claim! Since you're not using your full benefit amount each week, your claim balance lasts longer. It's really the best of both worlds.

take the job!!!! i tried to just stay on full unemployment last year big mistake. ended up with a huge gap on my resume and had to explain in interviews. plus you get more money this way and ur claim lasts way longer

The previous advice isn't completely accurate. Yes, you report GROSS earnings when you work, but the EDD formula has changed slightly. They now deduct either the first $25 OR 25% of your earnings (whichever is GREATER), then subtract the remainder from your weekly benefit amount. So if you earn $300 in a week: - 25% of $300 = $75 (greater than $25) - $300 - $75 = $225 - $450 - $225 = $225 remaining benefit for that week Total weekly income: $300 (work) + $225 (EDD) = $525 And YES, this absolutely extends your claim period since you're drawing down your total claim balance more slowly. You must report both earnings AND hours worked each week when certifying. Be extremely accurate - EDD cross-references with employer reporting.

I've been dealing with EDD for 5+ months and trying to balance part-time work. Here's what you NEED to know: 1. YES report ALL hours AND earnings each week 2. Report GROSS pay (before ANY deductions) 3. Report earnings in the week you WORKED, not when you get paid 4. If you work variable hours, you might get different UI amounts each week 5. Keep detailed records of everything! Hours, pay stubs, certification confirmations And most importantly: part-time work DOES extend your claim because you're using less of your total claim balance each week. Your claim has a maximum dollar amount and time period (usually 26 weeks), but if you're only using partial benefits, your money lasts longer! Trust me, the extra paperwork is worth it for the income security.

EDD SCREWED ME WITH PARTIAL BENEFITS!!! I reported everything correctly and they still flagged my account for an eligibility interview that took 6 WEEKS to happen! By then I was behind on rent and almost got evicted. Their system is completely broken and they won't answer phones. BE CAREFUL!!!

does anyone know if u can do doordash while on unemployment? is that considered self-employment?? confused about how to report that

Just wanted to update everyone - I took the part-time job and it's working out great with my claim! I'm reporting my hours and gross earnings each week during certification, and my UI benefit adjusts accordingly. Some weeks I work more hours, so I get less UI, but overall I'm making more than I would on just unemployment alone. The extra income has been super helpful, and knowing my claim will last longer gives me peace of mind while I continue looking for a full-time position in my field. Thanks to everyone for the advice!