Can I claim EDD after quitting a temporary job to return to my seasonal position?

This is a common situation for seasonal workers. Here's what you need to know: 1. If you quit the warehouse job without "good cause" as defined by EDD, it could potentially impact your ability to collect unemployment after your seasonal job ends. 2. EDD looks at your most recent work separation when determining eligibility. So if your seasonal job ends in October 2025 and that's your most recent employment, they'll base your eligibility on that separation, not the earlier warehouse job. 3. For "good cause" to quit, returning to your regular, higher-paying seasonal work might qualify, especially if you're clear with the warehouse from the beginning about your temporary availability. Document everything and be upfront with both employers.

BE CAREFUL!!! I did something similar last year and it was a NIGHTMARE with EDD! I quit a temp job to go back to my regular gig and when I applied for benefits after my season ended, I got DENIED because of the job I quit months earlier!!! Had to go through the whole appeal process and wait 6 weeks for an interview. They consider ANY quit in your base period, not just your most recent job!

The previous responses have some good points but miss some technical details. What matters is your "base period" - the 12-month period EDD uses to calculate your benefits. When you file a claim after your seasonal job ends in October 2025, your base period will likely include the quarter when you worked at the warehouse. If you quit the warehouse job, EDD will investigate that separation during your claim process. You need what's called "good cause" to quit. Returning to regular, higher-paying employment can potentially qualify as good cause, but it's not guaranteed. Best approach: Be transparent with the warehouse that you can only work until your seasonal job starts. Get this in writing if possible (email confirmation works). When you apply for benefits after the seasonal job ends, clearly explain the circumstances of why you left the warehouse job.

I've been through this exact situation! Took a retail job during my off-season from landscaping. When I told the retail manager I needed to leave for my regular seasonal job, I just made sure to: 1) Give proper 2-week notice 2) Explained in writing it was to return to my primary employment 3) Left on good terms When my landscaping job ended in November and I applied for unemployment, I had to do a phone interview about why I left the retail job earlier that year. I explained everything clearly and got approved without issues. Just be honest and professional about it.

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just tell the warehouse job ur leavin cause of a family emergency or health reasons or somethin. thats considered good cause and edd wont even question it usually.

One additional thing to consider: If you take the warehouse job, you'll establish a new benefit year with potentially different weekly benefit amounts. Depending on how much the warehouse pays compared to your seasonal job, this could either increase or decrease your potential unemployment benefits after your seasonal job ends. Before making a decision, I'd recommend checking your wage history in your EDD account and using the EDD benefit calculator to see how different scenarios might affect your benefit amount. The higher-paying job will generally result in higher weekly benefits.

Whatever you do, KEEP RECORDS OF EVERYTHING!!! Save emails, text messages, even write down dates/times of conversations with the warehouse manager about your situation. When I went through my eligibility interview with EDD, they wanted evidence of EVERYTHING. I wasn't prepared and it made things so much harder. Learn from my mistake!!!

After reading through all the responses, here's a summary of the best approach: 1. Be completely transparent with the warehouse about your timeframe and get it in writing 2. When it's time to leave, provide proper notice and clearly state you're returning to your primary seasonal employment 3. Maintain good standing with both employers 4. When you file for unemployment after your seasonal job ends, be prepared to explain your work history during the benefit year 5. During your eligibility interview, clearly explain the higher wages and established nature of your seasonal employment as the reason for leaving the temporary position This approach gives you the best chance of maintaining eligibility while still earning income during your off-season.

I'm dealing with a similar situation right now! I work in forestry (seasonal May-September) and just got offered a part-time retail job for the winter months. Reading through all these responses has been super educational. One thing I want to add - if you do take the warehouse job, make sure you understand their policies around rehiring. Some places will mark you as "not eligible for rehire" if you quit, even with proper notice. That could limit your options if you need temporary work again next winter. Also, consider asking the warehouse if they have any temporary or seasonal positions available instead of permanent roles. Some employers are more understanding when they know upfront that it's meant to be temporary employment. Good luck with whatever you decide! Seasonal work definitely has its challenges when it comes to navigating the off-season.