Fraud for Employers FAQs

We work with employers to prevent fraudulent claims. When someone applies for Unemployment benefits, we ask for identifying information. We also notify all current and previous employers when a claim is filed, which can help determine if an application was sent in by the right person.

You may receive the following documents, which help us prevent fraudulent claims:

• Notice of Unemployment Insurance Claim Filed (DE 1101CZ) (PDF) (sent to the last employer when an unemployment claim is filed).
• Notice of Wages Used for Unemployment Insurance Claim (DE 1545) (PDF) (sent to base period employers when benefits are paid).
• Benefit Audit  (DE 1296B)  (PDF)  (sent to an employer who reports wages for a Social Security number during the same calendar quarter that unemployment benefits were paid under that Social Security number).

Review Benefit Audit Forms for information on how to respond to certain forms you may receive from us.

You received the Request for Additional Information (DE 1326ER) because we need your help verifying and answering questions about the identity of an employee. Your responses ensure that charges made against your account are correct.  Mail the completed form, and any other documentation, within 10 days of the mailing date on the DE 1326ER form if one or more of the following apply:

• The SSN or name do not match your records.
• The individual named is still currently working for you.
• There is reason to believe that there is a fraudulent claim filed.

We send the DE 1326ER form to base period and last employers when the claim is filed. Our system recognizes duplicate employer names only when the names are an exact match. If the employer’s name on the claim form does not match exactly, our system will mail a form to each version of the employer’s name. For example:

• A claimant reports that they worked for John Brown and Company.
• The employer’s correct name is Brown and Company.

This employer would receive two forms. Although it is the same company, the names are slightly different.

Our systems notify us of potential identity theft. When we spot potential fraud, we work quickly to gather information and make sure benefits go to the correct person.

Tax-rated employers: Any incorrect charges to your account will be removed.

Reimbursable employer: Your account will be charged for any payments that were issued.

For more information, call one of the following:  

• Contribution Rate Group (tax-rated employers): 916-653-7795
• Reimbursable Accounting Group (reimbursable employers): 916-653-5846