Just wanted to add my experience - I was in a very similar situation last year! My benefit year ended in May after I'd exhausted all funds, but I had worked part-time for about 4 months during my claim year. I was able to file a new claim successfully through UI Online. The process was actually pretty straightforward once I had all my employment info ready (pay stubs, employer details, etc.). My new weekly benefit amount was definitely lower since it was based on my part-time wages, but it was still enough to help while continuing my job search. One tip: make sure you file right when your benefit year ends, don't wait! There's usually a one-week waiting period for new claims, so the sooner you file the better. Also, keep doing those work search activities - they're required for the new claim too. Sounds like you're already on top of that though. Best of luck with your new claim and job search!

I went through this exact situation about 6 months ago! Your part-time work earnings of $5,600 should definitely qualify you for a new claim. That's well above the $1,300 minimum quarterly requirement that others mentioned. A few things that helped me when I filed my new claim: - I gathered all my pay stubs and W-2s from that part-time work beforehand - Filed online exactly one week before my benefit year ended to account for processing time - Made sure I had accurate employer contact info and exact employment dates The online system walked me through everything step by step. My new weekly amount was about 60% of what my original claim was, but hey, it kept me afloat during my continued job search. The hospitality industry has been brutal - I totally feel you on that front. Don't stress too much about the application process. With your work history during the claim year, you should be good to go. Just make sure you keep up with those work search requirements on the new claim too!

Just wanted to add my recent experience - filed my UI claim on March 15th after being laid off from my retail job. Got approved yesterday (March 28th) so exactly 13 days, which was actually faster than their 2-week estimate! I think what helped was that I had all my documents ready and my employer didn't contest it. The key things I did: checked UI Online daily, responded to one request for additional wage verification within 24 hours, and started my certifications immediately even while pending. Already set up my Money Network card too. Seems like if you have a straightforward case with no complications, they're actually meeting or beating their timeline estimates in 2025. Hope this helps ease some anxiety!

Just wanted to share my recent experience as another data point! Filed my claim on March 22nd after being laid off from my tech support job. Got my approval notification this morning (March 29th) - so exactly 7 days! I was honestly shocked because I was expecting the full 2 weeks. My situation was pretty straightforward though - single employer for 2+ years, clear layoff documentation, and I had already done the ID.me verification last year when I helped my sister with her claim. I think having that ID verification already done might have sped things up? Also made sure to upload my final paystub and layoff letter right when I filed, even though they didn't specifically request them yet. Currently waiting for my Money Network card info to set that up. Seems like 2025 processing times are much better than the horror stories from 2020-2021!

Don't panic! This is actually one of the most common mistakes people make with EDD certification. The way they present the dates is super confusing and tons of people report the wrong income for their final work week. Here's what you should do ASAP: 1. Log into your UI Online account and go to "Contact EDD" 2. Select "Certification Questions" as your topic 3. Explain exactly what happened - that you misunderstood the dates and didn't report your final paycheck earnings They'll likely just adjust that week's payment amount based on your actual earnings. Since it was unintentional and you're proactively reporting it, this shouldn't affect your future weeks at all. The key is being upfront about the mistake rather than hoping they don't notice. Keep certifying for your current weeks while you get this sorted out - don't let this one error mess up your ongoing claim!

I went through this exact same situation about 6 months ago! The certification dates are SO confusing - I think EDD does it on purpose lol. I also missed reporting my final week's earnings and was totally freaking out about it. I ended up using the UI Online contact form like others mentioned, and it took about 10-12 business days to get a response. They just sent me a notice saying they adjusted that week's payment to account for my earnings and everything continued normally after that. No penalties, no fraud investigation, nothing dramatic. The key thing is that you're being proactive about fixing it. That shows good faith on your part. Definitely keep certifying for your ongoing weeks while you wait for them to respond - don't let this one mistake derail your whole claim! Also, for future reference, they really should make it clearer that the certification weeks run Sunday to Saturday and you report earnings for when you actually worked, not when you got paid. It's such a common source of confusion.

I'm a former EDD representative and can provide some clarity on your situation. You should absolutely still qualify for benefits! The key factors working in your favor are: 1) You were involuntarily separated (laid off) from your previous position, 2) Your new job doesn't start for 2.5 months, leaving you genuinely unemployed now, and 3) The significant pay reduction ($15k less) demonstrates you have legitimate reasons to continue seeking better employment. The "reasonable assurance" provision that applies to school employees typically only applies when the SAME employer provides assurance of future work. Since you're moving to a different district at lower pay, this shouldn't disqualify you. During your eligibility interview, be completely honest about your situation. Emphasize that you're actively seeking immediate employment at your previous salary level, and that the August position was accepted as a backup due to financial necessity. Keep detailed records of all job applications and interviews - this shows genuine work search efforts. One important note: always answer "yes" when asked if you're looking for work during weekly certifications, because you legitimately are seeking better opportunities that could start immediately. Good luck!

As someone who's been through the EDD system multiple times as a teacher, I want to add that timing is really important here. Since you're actively interviewing (you mentioned one this Friday), make sure to report any job offers you receive during your weekly certifications, even if you don't accept them. EDD appreciates transparency. Also, don't let the phone wait times discourage you from calling if you have questions before your interview. I've found that calling right when they open (8am) gives you the best chance of getting through in under an hour. Having that direct conversation with a rep can clear up a lot of confusion about your specific situation. One last thing - if your eligibility gets delayed or denied initially, don't panic. The appeals process exists for exactly these kinds of nuanced situations where the automated system might not capture all the details. But based on what you've described, I think you have a strong case for approval. Keep us posted on how it goes!

Just checking back - were you able to resolve this issue? The suggestion to login directly to ID.me (not through the EDD link) usually works for these document classification problems.

So glad to hear you got it resolved! This is exactly why I always tell people to try the direct ID.me login first before calling support. The document classification issue trips up so many people, but once you fix that categorization error, the verification usually goes smoothly. For anyone else reading this thread with similar problems - Grace's experience shows that the system isn't actually asking for MORE documents, it's just confused about the TYPE of document you uploaded. Always double-check that you're selecting the right category (CA ID vs driver's license, etc.) before submitting! Thanks for updating us with the resolution - it'll help other people who run into this same frustrating issue! 👍