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Still not at $11,700 for a quarter? Because Lyft & Uber have defied the law and issue 1099’s for us, we are considered “misclassified” – the state and EDD see us as employees, but our bosses don’t. In terms of PUA, the state is figuring out a process right now so contractors and self-employed workers can access those federal benefits. Take the Necessary Steps. EIN for organizations is sometimes also referred to as taxpayer identification number or TIN or simply IRS Number.

Some have discussed that the Uber and Lyft TOS mentions that in order to drive on their platform, you must remain independent contractor. What do I put as Uber & Lyft's information?

Because UI is determined by your highest gross earnings in a quarter, you may be able to secure a higher benefit if you break down your earnings for the last 18 months by quarter. - Apply on the EDD website as an independent contractor, self-declaring your income. Then, follow these steps to register and apply for unemployment, certify your benefits, and manage your claim. In addition, many of the frontline phone operators at EDD don't have the correct information about misclassified workers like ourselves, or the process. The UI process asks for your gross income month by month over 18 months. See an example of this below. We have demanded change from EDD, but in the meantime, we think the best process is as follows. Register and create an account with Benefit Programs Online. Our advice: file for regular UI – best instructions are below. Undocumented drivers should not apply. We should be paid NOW and we should be receiving our state benefit based on our past income and the additional $600 federal benefit. It's still taking too long for EDD to verify our income, but we're fighting to push for a quicker, more streamlined process.

UBER Headquarters Address: 1455 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94103. So, understandably, there is a tremendous amount of confusion and frustration right now.

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You’ll need to make sure you are filling in the bi-weekly certifications every week – see below. Some forms and publications are translated by the department in other languages. I was misclassified by the company(ies) as an independent contractor, and my notice of award does not reflect the wages I earned while working for ______. For the first time, independent contractors will be able to apply for financial support. If you are out of work or have had your hours reduced, you may be eligible to receive unemployment benefits. You will then have to file a protest to get your benefits. The web pages currently in English on the EDD website are the official and accurate source for the program information and services the EDD provides. Find out if you qualify for unemployment and learn about the compensation and benefits you could receive.

Will I need to apply for the federal aid too? Begin process on EDD Website: https://www.edd.ca.gov/Unemployment/UI_Online.htm

Understand your role and responsibilities in making sure that certifying your benefits is reported accurately, and that you receive the correct amount. If your 1099K’s show any quarter where you have earned more than $11,700, you’re good and will be eligible for the max without doing much more math. We are working aggressively to push EDD to streamline state UI money to misclassified workers like ourselves. Then select “Missing Wages from Claims” from the Question Topic dropdown menu.c) Briefly state why EDD does not have your wage information. Have this important information ready as you prepare to file for unemployment. Any discrepancies or differences created in the translation are not binding and have no legal effect for compliance or enforcement purposes. Most drivers who have applied to UI already have been accepted to the UI program, but their benefits so far are $0. Step-by-Step Guide To File for Unemployment in California.

I filed several weeks ago, but don’t have benefits yet. It is always important to be available to work and not to refuse work while receiving unemployment insurance benefits. - Once you receive benefits request a wage audit - which will result in them asking for your 1099s and a call with an EDD tax auditor who will ask questions to determine your status as a misclassified driver.
Are we self-employed/independent contractors eligible for PUA? The United States. We are not recommending drivers apply for PUA as under AB5 we are eligible for regular UI as misclassified workers – and will be better protected that way.
Traditionally, Unemployment doles out around half of your salary or if you make over a certain threshold, you will be given around $500 (give or take per state) per week.

If you grossed more than $46,800 in the last year, you are eligible to receive the maximum UI benefits of $450/week, and you don’t have to break down all your earnings.