CA Edd - How do I find out the amount of $$$ I would receive befor deductions, so I can establish a Pin#???

by Brandon Pettus
(Westminster, CA, USA)

I call the automated service, I go through the process to try and see the status of my check that I have not received. It asks me to put in my social security #, I do so, then it asks me to enter the amount before deductions if i were to receive unemployment benefits for only one week. This is where I get stuck, I do not know the amount I would receive because I have not been given any such information. When I try to guess what it would be, the auto-service says the amount I entered does not match their files??? How do I find out the amount I would receive so that I can establish a PIN# thus finding out the info about why I have not received any check since I applied for EDD 4 weeks ago. I have even followed up on 3 separate continued claim forms and sent them in, still no check???

Please Help Me Thank You Very Much.


Hi Brandon,

I'm confused about exactly what you are trying to do? So, I'm going to ask you some questions.

1. Have you received a monetary determination establishing your "weekly benefit amount"?

2. Not so much a question, but affirming that since you first applied you have continued to file or (certify) your "continued claim for benefits" until at such time you actually do begin to receive benefits.

3. Have you received the non-monetary determination stating the State of California has found you eligible for unemployment based upon your separation from the work?

My guess is the state hasn't issued the monetary determination yet.