the edd is required to waive an overpayment—that is, forgive the overpayment—if the overpayment was not your fault and requiring you to pay the overpayment back would. a benefit overpayment is when you collect unemployment benefits you are not eligible to receive. The most common reasons for an overpayment are: if you receive a notice of determination or notice of overpayment, the california employment development department has decided you are not eligible for. a benefit overpayment is when you collect unemployment, disability, or paid family leave benefits you are not…