This is a fact sheet provided by EDD with in depth explanation
How can I find my base period?
You can continue reading below or get access to the Tools & Calculators here
What is my base period?
Most likely you were awarded your UI benefit due to your standard base period. If you were sent a form asking for your wages, they most likely were trying to look at your alternate base period. See more info below.
Standard Base Period
Why is this important?
This is how they calculate how much you should be awarded for your benefit amount.
You also need to know which base period they used to see if you are eligible for FED-ED
Alternate Base Period
Will EDD automatically change your standard base period to the alternate?
How do I ask for it to be recalculated to the alternate base period?
It isn't a guarantee that you will receive that since the verbiage suggests that they will only look at the alternate if you don't have enough to qualify via standard base period, but any requests to change your claim directly you must contact EDD. Tips on calling here.
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Tools & Resources:
NEW: direct Unemployment Guru Help
We are now servicing people who have claims that have been stuck for months or those who need assistance with appeals. If you have other questions you can ask in our forum which we check periodically.
Tools & Calculators
Unemployment Gurus has tools and calculators to figure out those really confusing questions:
How much can I earn and still qualify for the FPUC $300 from the new stimulus?
Do I qualify for FED-ED?
How much will I get if I work?
What is my standard base period?
Do I qualify for LWA?
Am I eligible for UI?
Preview tools here
