Through the web link provided above, applicants can also check the status of their unemployment claim. They can also learn about the current eligibility conditions, the benefit amounts, and more. After successful certification, the status should change to “Pending”. In 24 hours (it may take a couple of days in some cases), the status will change to “Paid” meaning money has been paid to the employee\u2019s account and it may also take a few more days to reflect on your EDD Debit Card. If it has been over three days and the certification status is still showing pending, the employee will need to contact the EDD.<\/span><\/p>\n

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WEEKLY BENEFITS CERTIFICATION ELIGIBILITY<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

An employee must meet eligibility conditions each week they certify for unemployment. The certification involves answering a few questions to verify if they are still eligible for unemployment benefits. No applicants will be paid until they certify – and in a timely manner. It is recommended that employees certify online for quick processing. They can certify via the UI portal on the EDD website. If the certification shows that the employee is not qualified, it is the decision of EDD to deny or reduce their unemployment benefits. If the employee disagrees with the final decision of EDD, they may file an appeal.<\/span><\/p>\n

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INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

Independent contractors may be potentially eligible for unemployment benefits if their previous employer contributed on their behalf for at least 5 months, or the independent contractor chose to contribute to California\u2019s Unemployment Insurance coverage. An employee that believes they have been wrongfully classified as an independent contractor should provide the business they contract with as their last employer when applying for benefits. They should include the employer information, where they have worked, the type of work done, the gross earnings as well as how they were paid. The applicant can also list themselves as their last employer.<\/span><\/p>\n

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How Long Should An Employee Be Employed To Be Eligible For Unemployment?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Employees need not have worked for a particular period to qualify for unemployment claims. To ensure employees have done enough recent work to qualify for unemployment, the California State considers the time worked, their earnings, or both during a one year base period. Generally, this implies that the employee must have started earning wages for at least three months prior to filing for unemployment.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Can Employees That Were Paid In Cash Be Eligible To Receive Unemployment Benefits?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

An employee that was paid in cash for the past few years may experience difficulties when applying for unemployment if their employers did not report their earnings to EDD. The employee may be eligible for unemployment, but will likely need to go through a wage audit, and may need to present an Affidavit of Wages.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Am I eligible for unemployment if I decide to stay home for health reasons? <\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Employees that willingly stayed home, and become unemployed due to worries about their underlying health conditions or COVID-19 may still qualify for benefits. While filing a claim, the employee should explain why they are unable to work. An EDD representative may likely reach out to the employee for a phone interview to evaluate their eligibility.<\/span><\/p>\n

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My child\u2019s school is closed and I had to stay home to care for them. Will I be eligible for unemployment benefits?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

In view of the recent changes to benefits conditions, an employee who has to stay home to care for their children because the child\u2019s school is closed can still be eligible for unemployment benefits. The employee should apply for a claim and explain why they could not work. An EDD representative may likely reach out to the employee for a phone interview to evaluate their eligibility.<\/span><\/p>\n

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CONTACT US
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If you are not sure of your eligibility, United Employees Law Group will be glad to help you further. Schedule an appointment and an experienced employment attorney will follow up with you as soon as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Photo Credit<\/span><\/p>\n

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