saw this thing on the news where edd had a glitch and a bunch of people couldnt certify this month. hope ur friend doesnt run into that mess

Ugh, that sounds frustrating. I hadn't heard about that glitch. Fingers crossed it's resolved by the time he needs to certify!

honestly this whole thing depends on how your employer responds when EDD contacts them. my sister quit and got benefits no problem because her employer didn't bother to contest it. my cousin got fired and was denied because his work told EDD he was chronically late (which was true). so a lot of it depends on what your employer says and if they fight it.

Unpopular opinion maybe but if ur work environment is THAT toxic then ur health is worth more than struggling with EDD!!! Just quit if u need to - mental health comes first. Found job searches are WAAAY easier when ur not dealing with toxic workplace every day. Took me 4 weeks to find new job after I quit my hellhole job.

Quick question related to this - I'm in the opposite situation where I had high-paying work when I first filed but then had to take a lower-paying job before getting laid off again. Am I stuck with the high calculation even though I can't find anything paying that much now?

Thanks everyone for the responses. Looks like I'm stuck with my current WBA until my benefit year ends in November 2025. I'm still going to try calling EDD using that Claimyr service just to see if there are any exceptions or if I'm missing something. Really wish there was a way to file a new claim based on my recent higher earnings, but it sounds like that's not how the system works. I'll just have to budget accordingly with the lower benefit amount until I can find another good job.

Another practical tip: during the hearing, answer only what's asked and don't volunteer additional information that might complicate your case. The ALJ will ask specific questions to determine if you had "good cause" to quit. If you find yourself getting emotional (which is completely understandable), pause, take a breath, and refocus on the facts. Stick to your timeline and documentation rather than expressing how unfair the situation feels. The majority of these cases hinge on whether you took reasonable steps to resolve the situation before quitting. Make sure you highlight all attempts to address the issues through proper channels (HR, management, etc.) before you felt forced to resign.

One last important thing - check your mail and EDD account DAILY while waiting for your hearing notice. They sometimes give only 10 days' notice for hearings, and if you miss it, the judge will likely rule against you by default. Make sure EDD has your current phone number and address. If you need to request a postponement for any reason, do it immediately in writing. They rarely grant postponements requested less than 3 days before the hearing. Also, you have the right to request all evidence your employer has submitted for the hearing. Do this ASAP so you know exactly what you're responding to.

my sister went thru exactly this!!! she had a main retail job that cut all her hours and then quit a 8hr/week second job because the schedule kept changing and she couldnt plan anything. she got approved because she had GOOD CAUSE for quitting. tell your friend to use those exact words - "good cause" - in her application and interview!!!! that's the magic phrase EDD looks for!!

One more thing to note: the EDD will be most interested in the job that constitutes the majority of your friend's base period earnings (the seasonal job). If that job ended through no fault of her own (layoff, contract end, etc.), and the part-time job represented only a small fraction of her total earnings, the part-time job is less likely to affect her overall eligibility - especially with a solid good cause explanation for quitting. During the eligibility interview, she should emphasize that she's actively seeking suitable full-time work similar to her previous seasonal position, which demonstrates she's not trying to avoid working - she just couldn't continue with an arrangement that was costing her money.