good luck!! do the right thing and hopefully EDD will understand!!

You're absolutely doing the right thing by prioritizing patient safety! As someone who works in healthcare compliance, I want to emphasize that your situation sounds like a textbook case for "good cause" under EDD guidelines. Healthcare workers have additional professional and legal obligations that EDD recognizes - you could actually face personal liability or licensing issues if you remain complicit in these violations. A few additional tips: 1) When you file with the Medical Board, request a copy of your complaint filing - this serves as excellent documentation for EDD, 2) If possible, try to get any of your concerns in writing to your supervisor before quitting (even if they brush you off, the paper trail helps), and 3) Consider reaching out to OSHA as well if there are workplace safety violations beyond just patient care issues. The financial stress is real, but remember that continuing to work in that environment could expose you to much bigger problems down the road. You've got strong documentation building up and precedent is on your side for this type of situation.

So glad to see your update! This is exactly why I always tell people in this community to wait a few days before panicking about EDD system glitches. The quarter-end processing can cause all sorts of temporary display issues, but the underlying data is usually fine. Your experience will definitely help other members who run into the same thing in the future!

I'm so relieved this worked out for you! I've been following EDD issues in this community for months and this quarter-change glitch seems to happen pretty regularly. Your post and the helpful responses here are going to be super valuable for future members who experience the same panic. I'm bookmarking this thread for reference - the explanation about quarter transitions affecting the payment history display makes total sense. Thanks for taking the time to update us with the resolution!

That's great news! When your claim gets stuck in the payment processing queue, it often means it was flagged for a secondary review but not because of any problems with your eligibility. This is fairly common right now with EDD's workload. Once they manually push it through, things should move quickly. Make sure to check both your UI Online account AND your Money Network card or bank account (depending on your payment preference) as sometimes the payment posts before the UI Online account updates to show it.

Congratulations on getting your claim approved! This gives me hope - I'm in a similar situation with my interview being 3 weeks ago and still waiting. For others still struggling, it sounds like the key takeaways are: 1) the interview completion doesn't mean immediate approval, 2) claims can get stuck in processing even after approval, and 3) sometimes you need that extra push from a rep to get things moving. Thanks for updating us with the good news!

To summarize what everyone's said: 1. YES, you can still certify while working part-time 2. Report GROSS wages for work performed each EDD week (Sun-Sat) 3. Report wages when EARNED, not when paid 4. EDD disregards 25% of your earnings, then subtracts the rest from your WBA 5. Continue looking for full-time work and document your search 6. You must remain eligible in all other ways (available for work, etc.) As your hours increase, your partial benefits will decrease. If you start working 40+ hours or earn more than your WBA + 25%, your benefits will go to $0, but your claim remains open for the benefit year in case your hours decrease again.

Just wanted to add something really important that I learned the hard way - when you're working part-time and collecting partial benefits, make sure you understand what "suitable work" means for your situation. EDD still expects you to accept suitable full-time work if offered, and they can deny benefits if you turn down a job that pays at least 80% of your previous wages. I almost got caught off guard when a recruiter called me about a full-time position and I wasn't sure if I had to take it. The good news is that your part-time job shows you're actively working, which EDD views favorably. Also, keep all your pay stubs and work schedules - if EDD ever audits you, having documentation makes everything so much easier!

Most people successfully handle EDD appeals without an attorney. The judges are used to claimants representing themselves. That said, if your case is particularly complex or if you're uncomfortable speaking in these settings, there are legal aid organizations that can help at low or no cost. Check out the Legal Aid Foundation or workers' rights clinics in your area. The most important thing is being organized, having your evidence ready, and clearly explaining why the work environment was so intolerable that any reasonable person would have quit.

I went through a similar disqualification last year and want to add a few practical tips that helped me win my appeal. First, when you write your appeal letter, structure it chronologically - start with when the problems began, what you did to try to resolve them, and why quitting became your only option. Second, if you have any medical documentation showing stress or anxiety caused by the workplace (doctor visits, prescriptions, etc.), include that too. Third, check if your former employer contests the appeal - sometimes they don't respond and you can win by default. Finally, during your hearing, stay calm and stick to facts. Don't get emotional even if the EDD representative challenges your story. I know it's stressful but you can definitely win this if you have solid documentation of the hostile work environment. Good luck!