January 11, 2021 -The California Employment Development Department reports from January 6 - January 14, ID verification messages are going out to suspended claimants.
Watch your email for further instructions on how to verify your identity.
Continue to certify for benefit weeks available while your verification issue is being resolved.
Source: EDD
Earlier information:
January 4, 2021 - On Sunday, California EDD reported as part of ongoing efforts to fight fraud, EDD has suspended payment on claims considered high risk and is informing those affected that their identity will need to be verified starting this week before payments can resume.
More details on the EDD website in the days ahead.
Also: To receive UI benefits you must tell us that you’re still unemployed and eligible to keep receiving benefits.
You must do this every two weeks by logging in to UI Online and “Certifying for Unemployment Insurance Benefits.”
Certify now here: Apply and Manage Your Claim Online
Source: EDD