EDD UI phone interview after being fired - will workers' comp claim affect my benefits?

This is a tricky situation. Workers' comp and unemployment aren't necessarily mutually exclusive, but there could be conflicts depending on the specifics. If your workers' comp claim states you're unable to work, then that could potentially conflict with the UI requirement of being able and available for work. However, if your workers' comp is for a partial disability that doesn't prevent you from working (which seems to be your case since you got another job), then you might still qualify for UI benefits from being fired from the first job. The key questions EDD will likely ask are: 1) Were you fired for misconduct? 2) Are you physically able to work? 3) Are you available for work? Be prepared to explain your situation clearly during the interview.

they will prob disqualify u. EDD ALWAYS sides with employers. my friend had workers comp and tried to get ui and they said no way. good luck tho

OMG I went through almost the exact same nightmare last year!!! I had a pending workers comp claim and got fired from my job for "performance issues" (which were totally related to my injury). The EDD interview was SUPER stressful. They asked me like a million questions about why I was fired and if my injury prevented me from working. The key thing is whether you're able to work NOW. Since you already have another job, that proves you can work, which helps your case! Just be HONEST during the interview - if you try to hide anything they'll find out and that makes things worse. I ended up getting approved for partial benefits even with my workers comp case active.

Here's what you need to understand about these two different benefits: Workers' compensation is for work-related injuries and provides medical treatment and wage replacement if you cannot work due to that injury. Unemployment Insurance (UI) provides benefits if you're able to work, available for work, and actively seeking work but lost your job through no fault of your own. The potential conflict arises if your workers' comp claim states you cannot work at all (which doesn't seem to be your case since you have a new job). Since you're currently working, you're demonstrating ability to work, which is good for your UI case. During your interview, be prepared to explain: 1. The specific reason for your termination 2. How your injury affected your attendance 3. Whether you informed your employer about your medical issues 4. Your current work capacity and limitations 5. Details about your new employment If your absences were due to a medical condition and you communicated this to your employer, this may help your case that the firing wasn't for misconduct.

I've been trying to reach EDD for weeks about a similar situation with overlapping claims. It's nearly impossible to get through on their phone lines! I finally used a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that got me connected to an EDD agent in about 15 minutes. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ?si=1hcSq3KFtCr4oAmd. Saved me days of frustration. The agent was able to clarify exactly what information they needed for my interview and it made a huge difference. For complicated cases like yours with multiple issues, talking to an actual agent beforehand really helps you prepare.

For your phone interview, make sure you have the following information ready: 1. Exact dates of employment at the previous job 2. Documentation of any medical absences 3. Any written warnings about attendance you received 4. Information about your workers' comp claim (claim number, date filed, nature of injury) 5. Details about your new employment (start date, hours, type of work) Be very clear about the timeline - when your injury occurred, when you missed work, when you filed for workers' comp, when you were terminated, and when you started the new job. This clarity will help the interviewer understand the full picture. Also, remember that in California, an employer needs to make reasonable accommodations for medical conditions. If you can demonstrate that your absences were related to your injury and your employer was aware but failed to accommodate, this could strengthen your case.

dont worry too much about it man, i had a ui interview while i was getting workers comp payments and still got approved. just tell them exactly what happened. the main thing is if u got fired for something that wasnt ur fault, u should get ui. if the absences were bcuz of ur injury thats not misconduct

MAKE SURE you mention that your absences were due to your injury!!! This is super important! If your absences were because of the injury that led to your workers' comp claim, that's not misconduct!!! I almost messed up my interview because I didn't connect those dots clearly enough at first. They need to understand that you weren't just randomly missing work - you had a legitimate medical reason. And definitely mention that you're working at a new job now - that proves you're able and available for work which is a HUGE factor in getting approved for UI!!