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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.
This is really helpful advice! I hadn't thought about OSHA but you're right - there are definitely workplace safety issues beyond just patient care. I'm actually relieved to hear from someone in healthcare compliance that this sounds like a solid good cause case. The licensing liability angle is something I was worried about too. Thank you for the specific tips about getting documentation from the Medical Board and putting concerns in writing to supervisors.
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!
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!
I'm so sorry this happened to you! That clerk's behavior was completely unprofessional and inexcusable. I went through a similar situation last year where I had technical difficulties during my hearing, and here's what worked for me: First, call the Appeals Board office first thing tomorrow morning at 8am sharp - they're usually less busy then. Ask to speak with a supervisor and explain exactly what happened. Be calm but firm about how the clerk's conduct prevented you from participating in your scheduled hearing. Second, write down everything you remember about the conversation - exact times, what was said, how long you waited, etc. This documentation will be crucial. Third, if you don't get satisfaction from the supervisor, you can file a formal complaint about the clerk's conduct through the EDD website. Poor customer service like this needs to be reported. The good news is that situations like this are considered "good cause" for missing a hearing, especially when it's due to staff misconduct. Don't panic - this is fixable, but you need to act quickly. Keep us updated on how it goes!
Thank you so much for the encouragement and detailed advice! It really helps to hear from someone who went through something similar and came out okay. I'm feeling a bit more hopeful now after reading everyone's responses. I'll definitely call at 8am sharp tomorrow and ask for a supervisor right away. I've already started writing down everything I remember from the conversation - even though it was frustrating, I tried to pay attention to what was happening. Your point about this being "good cause" is really reassuring. I was worried they'd just automatically rule against me, but it sounds like there are protections in place for situations like this. I'll keep everyone posted on what happens tomorrow!
I work as a paralegal at a firm that handles unemployment appeals, and this situation is unfortunately more common than it should be. Here's what you need to do immediately: 1. **Call the specific Appeals office listed on your Notice of Hearing** - not the general EDD number. Do this at exactly 8:00 AM when they open. 2. **Request an immediate reschedule due to clerk misconduct** - use those exact words. This creates a paper trail and puts them on notice that their staff acted inappropriately. 3. **File a written complaint** through the EDD website about the clerk's behavior. Include your case number, hearing date/time, and a detailed timeline of events. 4. **Check your UI Online account daily** - if a decision is issued saying you "failed to appear," you'll need to file an appeal within 20 days citing the clerk's conduct as good cause. The key legal point here is that you were present and ready to participate - the clerk's behavior prevented your participation, which is grounds for rescheduling under CUIAB regulations. Document everything and don't let them brush this off. You have rights as an appellant, and they violated them. Keep pushing - appeals can absolutely be won, even after setbacks like this. I've seen similar situations resolved in favor of the claimant when properly documented and escalated.
Sofia Peña
Just wanted to add another tip for anyone still struggling with EDD password resets - if you have the EDD mobile app installed, try uninstalling and reinstalling it. Sometimes the app version works when the website doesn't, or vice versa. I've had luck logging in through the app when the desktop site was giving me problems. Also, if you're using a VPN, try turning it off - EDD's system sometimes flags VPN connections as suspicious and blocks access. Hope this helps someone!
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Oliver Wagner
•Thanks for the VPN tip! I never would have thought of that. I work from home and always have my VPN running so that could definitely be causing issues. I'll remember to turn it off if I ever have EDD login problems. The mobile app suggestion is smart too - having multiple ways to access your account is always good with how unreliable their systems can be.
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Yuki Tanaka
Another thing that helped me when I had this exact same issue - if you have any old EDD correspondence (like award letters or previous notices), make sure you have those handy when you call. The tech support agents will ask you to verify your identity with information from your claim, and having those documents ready speeds up the process significantly. Also, if you know anyone else who has successfully gotten through to EDD recently, ask them for the exact menu options they pressed - sometimes the phone tree changes and you want to make sure you're getting routed to the right department. The whole system is frustrating but you'll get through it!
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Zainab Ahmed
•This is such great advice! I wish I had known about having those documents ready when I was dealing with my password reset issue. The identity verification part definitely took the longest when I finally got through to an agent. For anyone reading this thread in the future - also write down your Social Security number, claim balance, and last certification date before calling. The agents need all this info to verify you're the account owner. It's annoying but totally worth being prepared so you don't get disconnected and have to start the whole calling process over again!
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