Thank you all so much for the helpful advice! I'm feeling much more prepared now. I've gathered all my company docs, DE 9 and DE 9C forms, and emails about my client's bankruptcy. I'll make sure to be very clear that I'm not actively seeking clients through my loan-out right now and that I'm looking for W2 employment. I'll also have my salary determination documentation ready just in case. I'm going to try using that Claimyr service to talk to someone at EDD before my interview so I can get any specific questions answered. Will update after my interview next week!

I went through a similar situation with my loan-out LLC about 6 months ago. One thing I wish someone had told me beforehand is that they'll likely ask about your business bank account activity. Make sure you can explain any recent deposits or transactions, even if they're unrelated to work (like transferring personal funds or closing costs). They want to see that there's genuinely no business income coming in. Also, if you have any business licenses or permits, be ready to explain their status - mine were still active even though I wasn't working, and I had to clarify that keeping them current doesn't mean I'm actively doing business. The interviewer was actually pretty understanding once I explained everything clearly. You've got great advice from everyone here - you'll do fine!

Does anyone know if gig work counts as self-employment for DUA? I do Uber and Doordash on the side and idk if I should include that income 🤔

Congrats on the DUA approval! 🎉 Just to add to what others have said - when you submit your self-employment docs, make sure they clearly show your name and the income period. I had to resubmit mine because my bank statements didn't have clear dates. Also, if you're doing gig work like Uber/DoorDash, those definitely count as self-employment income. Keep copies of everything you submit - EDD has a habit of "losing" documents sometimes. Good luck with the process!

One more important tip for your interview: frame your decision to quit in terms of having "no reasonable alternative." EDD looks for whether you exhausted all options before quitting. Mention if you tried to: 1. Request formal accommodations for your diabetes 2. Report the break violations to HR or upper management 3. Request transfer to another department/location 4. Report drug use concerns to someone above your supervisor If your company was small with no HR department, explain that too. The key is showing you didn't quit at the first sign of trouble but tried your best to make the situation work while protecting your health and sobriety.

You definitely have a strong case here! The combination of medical discrimination (refusing diabetes accommodations), illegal workplace drug activity, and timecard manipulation gives you multiple grounds for good cause. A few practical tips for your interview: 1. Lead with your medical condition - emphasize that Type 2 diabetes requires regular meal timing to prevent dangerous blood sugar fluctuations 2. Explain your 4-year sobriety and how the workplace drug use created a genuine threat to your recovery 3. Present your documentation chronologically - show the pattern of you trying to resolve issues before quitting I had a similar situation with my anxiety disorder where my employer wouldn't provide reasonable accommodations. The key was demonstrating I made good faith efforts to work with them first. Since you emailed the owner and have texts with your supervisor, plus medical documentation, you're in a much better position than many claimants. The timecard falsification is particularly damning - that shows willful labor law violations by your employer. Don't downplay that aspect during your interview. Good luck on Tuesday!

Ugh, I feel your pain. I was locked out for weeks! Have you tried using the ID.me verification process? It's a pain, but it worked for me eventually.

I went through the exact same nightmare last month! Here's what finally worked for me: I had to completely start fresh with ID.me verification. Delete any existing ID.me account you might have created, then start the process over from scratch. Make sure you have your Social Security card, driver's license, and a recent utility bill ready. The video call took about 45 minutes to connect, but the actual verification was only 5 minutes. Also, try using Chrome browser in incognito mode - seemed to work better than regular browsing. Don't give up, you'll get through this! 💪

Oof, dropped calls are the WORST. Sending good vibes your way, OP! Hope you get through soon. ❤️

This is SO frustrating! I've been dealing with EDD for months and the dropped calls are just part of their broken system unfortunately. Here's what's worked for me: 1. Call exactly at 8:00 AM when they open - set multiple alarms 2. Use the "comma trick" when dialing: dial the main number, then add commas and the extension to auto-navigate the menu 3. If you get through to someone, immediately ask for a callback number in case you get disconnected again Also, document EVERYTHING - dates, times, reference numbers, what was discussed. I started doing this after my third dropped call and it saved me when I finally got a competent rep. Don't give up! The system is designed to wear you down, but your benefits are worth fighting for. You got this! 💪