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I'm also a substitute teacher going through the exact same situation right now! Been subbing for 4 years and this is my first time trying to file for unemployment during summer break. My main district laid me off in June but I still get maybe 2-3 days a month from another smaller district for summer school. EDD denied me too citing the reasonable assurance letter. It's so frustrating because like you said, going from 15-20 days a month to basically nothing is definitely a "lack of work" situation! My rent is due next week and I'm seriously considering picking up retail work just to survive until September. Reading through everyone's responses here is giving me hope though. I'm definitely going to appeal and use the strategies mentioned - especially documenting the huge reduction in available work hours. The fact that some people have actually won these appeals makes me feel like it's worth fighting for. Thanks for posting this - it's good to know we're not alone in dealing with this mess!
I'm so glad you posted this! It really does help to know other subs are going through the same thing. The retail work idea crossed my mind too - it's crazy that we have to consider taking minimum wage jobs just to bridge the gap when we should qualify for the unemployment we've paid into. Definitely file that appeal ASAP and use all the documentation strategies people mentioned here. We shouldn't have to struggle like this every summer when there's genuinely no work available. Keep us posted on how your appeal goes!
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Did the judge tell you when you'll get the decision? With my appeal it took like a month to get the paperwork even though they said it would be 10 days. EDD is literally THE WORST with their timelines!!!
She said within 10 days but didn't specify business or calendar days. Ugh, a month would be brutal. I'm already struggling to keep up with bills as it is.
For real!! The waiting is the hardest part. Let us know what happens when you get the decision!!
I'm so sorry you went through that - it sounds incredibly frustrating and unfair! I haven't had my appeal hearing yet, but I've been lurking in this community for months trying to prepare for mine. Reading everyone's experiences here, it seems like there's such a huge variation in how different judges handle these hearings. One thing I've learned from reading other posts is that some judges focus heavily on the written documentation, so hopefully the evidence you submitted beforehand will carry more weight than you think. The fact that you were following your supervisor's direct instructions sounds like it could be a strong defense against misconduct claims, even if you didn't get to fully explain it. I really hope you get a favorable decision! Please keep us updated when you hear back. And thank you for sharing your experience - it's helping those of us still waiting for our hearings know what we might face.
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One last thing - once your claim is approved, certifying is much smoother now. The UI Online portal got a major update in 2024 and it's actually functional now (shocking, I know!). You can even use the mobile app for certifications which is WAY easier than the old system. Just make sure notifications are enabled so you don't miss your certification dates.
That's great to hear! The old system was so clunky. Thanks for all the helpful information everyone. Feeling much more prepared now for the process ahead!
Just wanted to add that if you're in tech like me, make sure to look into the California Training Benefits (CTB) program while you're on unemployment. I used it during my claim last year to get AWS certifications which definitely helped me land interviews faster. You can get approved for up to 104 weeks of training benefits if you're learning skills for a high-demand occupation. The approval process takes a few extra weeks but it's worth it if you want to upskill while job hunting. Plus your weekly benefits continue during approved training so you're not losing money while learning new tech skills.
Jasmine Quinn
Great to hear you got it sorted out! For anyone else in a similar situation, it's worth noting that EDD is required by federal law to conduct these periodic audits to ensure program integrity. The random nature of these reviews can be scary when you get that notice out of the blue, but they're actually a normal part of the unemployment system. Most of the time, if you were following the rules during your benefit period, these interviews are just administrative checkboxes. The key is definitely not to ignore them - EDD has to follow due process, but only if you participate in that process.
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Miranda Singer
This is such a helpful thread! I'm glad Omar got his situation resolved. For anyone else dealing with EDD interviews after being off benefits, I'd also suggest checking your UI Online account if you still have access - sometimes there are messages or documents posted there that give more context about why the interview was scheduled. Also, if you're like me and terrible at keeping records, try searching your email for job board notifications (Indeed, LinkedIn, etc.) from that time period. Even automated "your application was submitted" emails can help jog your memory about your job search activities. The interviewers really do understand that most people don't keep perfect documentation from years ago - they just want to verify you were making a good faith effort to find work during your benefit period.
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Ravi Malhotra
•This is really good advice about checking the UI Online account! I didn't even think about that. Also, for anyone who used apps like Google Keep or Notes to track job applications back then, those might still have your old search records too. I'm so glad this thread exists - when I first got my notice I thought I was the only one dealing with this kind of random audit situation. It's reassuring to know it's actually pretty common and that EDD agents are usually reasonable about incomplete documentation.
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