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Step 7: Continue to Certify

  • 1. Get Your Information In Order
  • 2. Apply
  • 3. Register in CalJOBS
  • 4. Review Benefit Documents
  • 5. Certify for Benefits
  • 6. Receive Your First Payment
  • 7. Continue to Certify
  • 8. End Your Benefits

Mailing something to EDD?

USPS now postmarks mail when it’s processed, not when it’s dropped off. To avoid delays, mail early or use myEDD whenever possible. Submitting online is the fastest and most secure way to send documents to us.

To continue receiving your benefit payments, you must certify every two weeks. Repeat Step 5 until your employment situation changes.

We will remind you to certify every two weeks by sending you an email. If you’re certifying by paper, we’ll send you a Continued Claim Form (DE 4581) in the mail.

The certification questions can be confusing. Read them carefully, and visit Understanding the Certification Questions for helpful tips.

Report any wages and any work—even if you were not paid yet. Select Report Wages in UI Online for help calculating your wages before you certify. 

We track new hires, rehires, and benefit payments that match new employment records. If you return to work, report it to EDD right away. This can help you avoid overpayments and penalties.

  • If you work part-time or are on call, you may still qualify for reduced benefits.
  • If you no longer need benefits, contact EDD or stop certifying for benefits.
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