Congratulations on landing your new job! 🎉 This thread has been incredibly helpful - I'm bookmarking it for future reference. It's amazing how something that seems like it should be straightforward (stopping unemployment benefits when you get a job) can feel so confusing when you're actually trying to do it right. The consensus here is crystal clear: do that final certification properly reporting your employment details rather than just vanishing from the system. It sounds like the EDD actually designed it this way intentionally - keeping your claim open for the benefit year makes sense as a safety net in case the new job doesn't work out. I really appreciate everyone sharing their real experiences, especially the practical tips like taking screenshots, saving PDFs, and setting phone reminders to check your account status afterward. Those are the kinds of details that make all the difference between handling this smoothly vs. running into problems later. For anyone else reading this thread in the future - this is exactly the kind of community knowledge that's so valuable when dealing with government systems that aren't always user-friendly. Thanks to everyone who took the time to help out! 💪

Congratulations on your new job! This is such a common confusion point and you're definitely not alone in feeling overwhelmed by it. From what I've learned through my own experience and helping others navigate this, here's the straightforward approach: Do your final bi-weekly certification this Sunday, but this time report your new employment. You'll answer "yes" to working, enter your Monday start date, provide your new employer's information, report your full-time hours, and answer "no" to actively looking for work since you're now employed. The system will automatically stop benefit payments but keep your claim open for the full benefit year (52 weeks from when you originally filed). This is actually beneficial - if anything happens with your new job during that period, you can resume certifying without having to file an entirely new claim. A few important tips: - Take screenshots of your final certification and the confirmation page for your records - Don't worry if you receive a few automated reminders over the next couple weeks - the system takes time to fully update - Keep your UI Online login information accessible in case you need it later The key is being accurate with your dates and employment details. Since you're starting Monday, that falls within the certification period that began last Sunday, so you'll report it on this Sunday's certification. Don't overthink it - the system handles this transition regularly when done properly. Best of luck with your new position! 🎉

This thread is absolutely incredible - I wish I had found this a few weeks ago when I was dealing with my own EDD nightmare! I'm a pool maintenance technician and our seasonal ramp-up got delayed due to equipment supply issues and unusual weather patterns. Just like everyone else here, EDD automatically cut my payments on my expected return date even though I was still unemployed and actively looking for work. What really strikes me reading through all these experiences is how EDD has created this perfect storm of bureaucratic dysfunction for seasonal workers. They acknowledge seasonal work exists in their filing process, but then their automated systems treat any deviation from initial estimates like fraud or system abuse. It's backwards! I ended up getting through after 3 days of calling (tried the 8 AM strategy mentioned earlier - finally worked on day 3). The rep was actually apologetic and said they get these calls constantly during spring months when seasonal work ramps up. She fixed everything in minutes and even proactively asked if I wanted to extend my return date estimate further out "just in case" - clearly she knew how common these delays are! For anyone still dealing with this: persist with the calling, keep certifying no matter what, and don't feel bad about "gaming" the system by overestimating return dates. We're not gaming anything - we're just working around a system that wasn't designed for the reality of how seasonal work actually operates. This thread should be pinned as essential reading for seasonal workers!

This thread has been incredibly helpful for understanding how to navigate EDD's broken system for seasonal workers! I'm a new member here and work in seasonal event production - our industry got completely disrupted during COVID and we're still dealing with unpredictable scheduling as things recover. Reading through everyone's experiences, it's clear that EDD's automated system just wasn't built for the reality of how seasonal work operates. The advice about overestimating your return date when initially filing is brilliant - I wish someone had told me this when I first applied! I made the mistake of trying to be precise with my estimates and ended up in the same situation as the original poster. One thing I'd add based on my recent experience: when you do get through to a representative, ask them to explain exactly what triggered the automatic cutoff in your specific case. In my situation, the rep mentioned that the system also flags claims when you approach your maximum benefit amount around the same time as your return date, which can create additional complications. Understanding the "why" behind the system's decisions has helped me be more strategic about managing my claim. Thanks to everyone who shared their real-world solutions - this community knowledge is so much more valuable than anything on EDD's official website!

Aria, your situation with the sudden job duty change without discussion or training sounds incredibly frustrating - and potentially illegal depending on your employment contract! The fact that they called manual warehouse work a "lateral transfer" from customer service is pretty ridiculous. To answer your question about the hearing - definitely include BOTH angles in your case. The medical documentation about your back injury is absolutely relevant evidence, especially if the new duties aggravated a pre-existing condition. This isn't "making excuses" - it's showing that the employer created working conditions that were genuinely unsuitable for you personally. But also focus heavily on the procedural issues: no discussion, no training, completely different job duties than what you were hired for. That shows they didn't act in good faith about the "transfer." For medical documentation, include: - Any doctor's notes about your back injury (even old ones) - Documentation if you informed your employer about the injury - Any communications where you raised concerns about the physical demands This creates a strong case for "good cause" to quit - they essentially forced you into a job you physically couldn't do and weren't hired for. Great job getting started with CalFresh and DoorDash! The gig work grind isn't fun but it helps bridge the gap. Your case sounds really strong with all that email documentation about the duty changes. Keep organizing everything chronologically like others suggested - you've got this! 💪

I'm at week 4 of my appeal process after being disqualified for "voluntary quit" when my employer cut my hours from 32/week down to 12/week with no explanation or discussion. Found this thread through a Google search and honestly it's been more helpful than anything EDD has provided! The timeline everyone's describing is both terrifying and helpful to know - at least I can plan for 7-10 weeks instead of hoping for something unrealistic. I've been doing Uber Eats to survive but it's barely covering gas and basic expenses. Already started implementing advice from this thread: - Applied for CalFresh last week (still waiting to hear back) - Created a timeline document with all the hour reduction communications - Gathering pay stubs showing the dramatic decrease - Found my local legal aid clinic and scheduled an appointment One thing I'm struggling with is whether to include information about my manager's attitude change toward me before the hour cuts started. She became really hostile after I requested a few days off for a family emergency, then my hours got slashed two weeks later. Is that too speculative to include, or could it help show a pattern of retaliation? The mental health aspect of this is brutal - the uncertainty combined with financial stress is overwhelming. But seeing everyone support each other here gives me hope. Thanks for creating such an invaluable resource for those of us navigating this nightmare system! 🙏

mines finally came through this morning!! check ur account again

So glad to see everyone's payments are starting to come through! I'm new to unemployment benefits and this was my first holiday delay - I was definitely stressed out like Giovanni was. It's really helpful to know this is normal and happens with every holiday. I'll bookmark this thread for future reference since I'm sure I'll need these reminders for July 4th and other holidays coming up. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences and advice!

I just went through this exact situation last week! Unfortunately, if you're still on hold after 8PM, the system will automatically disconnect you - there's no callback feature for after-hours holds. I learned this the hard way after waiting 3+ hours. My suggestion is to hang up now and save your energy for tomorrow. Try calling at exactly 8:00 AM using one of those shortcut methods Tom shared - that's how I finally got through after weeks of trying. Also, have your Social Security number, claim number, and any relevant documents ready before you call so you can move quickly once connected. The EDD system is frustrating, but persistence pays off! You've got this!

I've been in your exact shoes! Unfortunately, EDD will automatically disconnect you at 8PM when their system shuts down - no callback option for after-hours holds. I know it's painful to hang up after hours of waiting, but you're better off calling fresh tomorrow at 8AM sharp. That's when I finally got through after multiple failed attempts. Use one of those shortcut videos Tom posted - they really work! Also, prep all your info tonight (SSN, claim number, documents) so you're ready to go quickly once connected. The waiting game is brutal but don't give up - you'll get through!