This thread is such a lifesaver! I'm dealing with the exact same issue right now - my certify button has been greyed out for 3 days and I was starting to panic. @Sophia Nguyen thank you for sharing your whole experience and the resolution! It's absolutely ridiculous that EDD can put silent holds on accounts for quarterly reviews without any notification whatsoever. The fact that honestly reporting part-time income (which they literally require you to do!) triggers these automatic flags is just mind-blowing. I'm definitely going to try the Claimyr service that @Ava Kim recommended - spending days trying to get through their phone lines when you have bills due is pure torture. This whole situation really shows how desperately EDD's communication system needs an overhaul. It's 2025 and they still can't send a basic email saying "your account is under review"? Bookmarking this entire thread - it should be pinned as essential reading for anyone dealing with California unemployment!

This thread is incredibly helpful - thank you everyone for sharing your experiences! I'm actually bookmarking this because I have a feeling I'll need these tips at some point. @Sophia Nguyen I'm so glad you got it resolved! The fact that EDD can silently flag accounts for quarterly reviews when you're doing exactly what they tell you to do (report part-time work honestly) is absolutely insane. No notification, no explanation, just a greyed out button and days of panic - it's like they designed the system to make people give up. The Claimyr recommendation from @Ava Kim sounds like a game changer for getting through their impossible phone lines. This whole situation really shows why EDD desperately needs to implement basic transparency - a simple automated email saying "your account is under review, please call us" would prevent so much unnecessary stress and confusion!

When I filed for good cause quit due to harassment, my attorney advised me to have coworkers submit declarations rather than using their emails directly. These were signed statements that described what they witnessed but weren't on company letterhead or from work accounts. This protected them while still providing evidence. For the Indeed reviews, they helped support my case as part of a pattern of workplace issues, but weren't considered primary evidence. What really helped was that I had documented my own experience thoroughly with dates, times, and descriptions of incidents. The key elements EDD looks for in good cause quit cases are: - Did you make reasonable efforts to preserve your employment? (Like reporting issues to HR) - Would a reasonable person feel compelled to quit under the same circumstances? - Do you have documentation supporting your claims? Focus on these elements in your claim submission.

I had a similar situation when I quit due to workplace harassment. Here's what I learned from my experience and research: **Regarding coworker emails:** EDD doesn't automatically forward your evidence to employers, but during their investigation they may share the general nature of your allegations. If your emails contain specific details that could only come from certain people, your employer might be able to identify who provided the information. **Better approach for coworker support:** - Ask them to write brief, factual statements on personal letterhead/paper (not company email) - Focus on specific incidents they witnessed rather than opinions - They can use first name and last initial if they're concerned about identification - Have them date and sign the statements **On Indeed reviews:** These can be useful supporting evidence showing a pattern of workplace issues, but EDD gives much more weight to your own documented experiences. Include screenshots, but don't rely on them as your primary evidence. **Strongest evidence for your case:** - Your own emails to HR documenting complaints - Any written responses from management - Medical documentation if stress affected your health - Your personal documentation with dates/times of incidents The key is proving YOU had good cause to quit based on YOUR documented experience. Good luck with your claim!

btw when u apply make sure u mention that nursing is on the states in-demand occupation list!!! my friend did that and got approved way faster than i did for my program

Just wanted to add that you should also check if your school has a financial aid office that can help with the CTB paperwork. When I applied for training benefits for my pharmacy tech program, the financial aid counselor had dealt with EDD before and knew exactly what documentation they needed. She even helped me word my application to emphasize how the program met EDD's requirements. Also, keep copies of EVERYTHING - your acceptance letter, course schedule, program curriculum, etc. EDD loves their paperwork trail. Good luck with nursing school - we need more healthcare workers!

Quick update: Had my RESEA appointment today and it went smooth! The interviewer was actually really helpful and not intimidating at all. She mainly wanted to make sure I understood the work search requirements and offered some resources for job hunting in my field. She did ask about specific jobs I'd applied to recently, so I'm glad I had that information ready. Thanks again for all the advice - it really helped me prepare and feel less anxious!

Congratulations on getting through your RESEA appointment successfully! It's always great to hear positive experiences since these appointments can seem really intimidating at first. Your preparation definitely paid off - having those specific job application details ready shows you were taking the process seriously. For anyone else reading this who has a RESEA appointment coming up, Sergio's experience is pretty typical. The key takeaways seem to be: fill out the form beforehand, have details of recent job applications ready (company names, positions, dates), and don't stress too much about it. Most interviewers really are there to help, not to trip you up. Thanks for sharing your update - it'll definitely help other people who are in the same situation you were in!

my friend had almost the same thing happen at a smoothie place!! but she waitd too long to file and missed out on like 6 weeks of benefits they told her she could have got if she filed right away... dont wait!! file asap becuz they dont backdate claims anymore unless u have a really good reason

Just wanted to add - make sure you keep track of your job search efforts while your claim is pending! EDD requires you to apply for jobs and keep records even during the application process. Also, if you haven't already, try reaching out to your old managers/supervisors from before the ownership change - they might be willing to provide a reference or even a statement about how you were a good employee with consistent hours before the new owners took over. This could help if there's any dispute about your work history. The whole situation sucks but you definitely have a solid case for unemployment benefits!