Just wanted to mention that if you're struggling to get information about your appeal status, Claimyr (claimyr.com) has been a lifesaver for many people. It's a service that helps you actually get through to EDD on the phone instead of hitting busy signals all day. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km I used it to check on my appeal status when I hadn't heard anything for months. Got through to a rep who was able to tell me my hearing was actually scheduled but the notice had been sent to my old address. Would have missed it completely without being able to get through.

did anyone else notice that the op said their boss's husband was the "general manager" but then later said the district manager was the owner's brother-in-law?? im confused about who's related to who lol

Thanks everyone for the helpful responses! I'm going to apply today. One last question - does anyone know how long it typically takes to get approved and start receiving benefits? I need to figure out how I'm going to cover rent next month.

my sister got partial uneployment when her hotel job cut her down to 2 days a week last winter. just make sure you dont mess up your certifications or you'll have to call and fix it which is impossible!!

just wanted to say i feel u so much on this. being a single parent is SO HARD and employers act like we can just magicly make childcare appear out of nowere. hang in there!!! ur doing the best u can!!

Thank you everyone for all the advice and support! I'm going to: 1) Document everything about my childcare search efforts, 2) Talk to my supervisor about flexible scheduling options, 3) Look into the Family-School Partnership Act protections, and 4) Create a backup childcare plan to propose to my employer. I really appreciate all your help - it's been so stressful trying to balance everything as a single parent. I'll update if anything changes with my situation.

Based on all the information shared, I think your son has about a 50/50 chance of approval. The relocation factor combined with a state-approved apprenticeship program gives him a reasonable argument for good cause. If he does get denied, he should immediately file an appeal and request a hearing. In the appeal, focus on: 1. The necessity of the relocation (impossible to commute 4 hours each way) 2. The career advancement opportunity the apprenticeship represents 3. The connection to his existing union membership Many initial denials get overturned on appeal when all the facts are properly presented. Just make sure he continues certifying for benefits every two weeks while waiting for the appeal outcome.

One more important thing to note: If he does receive a denial, he only has 30 days from the mailing date of the determination to file an appeal. The appeal deadline is strict and rarely extended, so mark the calendar and don't miss it. Regarding timeline: Unfortunately, appeals are currently taking about 3-4 months to be scheduled for a hearing. If he's facing financial hardship, he should include that information in his appeal request and ask for an expedited hearing. It doesn't always work, but sometimes they'll prioritize cases with severe financial impact. In the meantime, he should look into emergency assistance programs in his new location - many counties have short-term aid available for people waiting for unemployment appeals.

My sister had a baby in December and had a similar issue with her Paid Family Leave (which is processed through the same SDI system). What fixed it for her was having her employer contact EDD directly to confirm her leave dates. Sometimes employers don't respond to EDD's verification requests which can hold up the whole process. Might be worth asking your HR department if they received any verification requests from EDD that they haven't responded to yet.

Update us if you get this resolved! I'm curious if any of these suggestions help speed things up. And if you do call using that service someone mentioned, let us know if that works. SDI delays seem to be getting worse every year.