Can I file a new EDD claim after my current one expires while working part-time?

You can absolutely file a new claim when your benefit year ends, even if you're working part-time. What matters is if you have enough wages in your base period (the 12-18 months before filing) to qualify. Since you've been working part-time, those wages will count toward your new claim, but your weekly benefit amount might be lower than your first claim if your previous full-time wages drop out of the calculation period. Just make sure to report your current part-time employment and earnings accurately when you file the new claim.

I tried doing this last year and got denied bc i was still employed. they said something about not having a qualifying job seperation for the new claim. maybe its different in ur situation tho???

In my experience, you'll need to have had a job separation within your base period to qualify for a new claim. Since you mentioned your previous full-time job ended (which qualified you for your current claim), that separation might fall outside your new base period depending on when it happened. Here's what to do: 1. Wait until your benefit year actually ends 2. File a new claim online through UI Online 3. Report your part-time work accurately 4. EDD will determine if you qualify based on your wages and job separation history Be prepared that you might need an eligibility interview if they need to clarify your work situation. They'll look at whether you're still "partially unemployed" due to reduced hours/wages compared to your usual occupation.

Heads up - when ur current claim ends you HAVE to file a new claim even if you're working part time. You can't just continue with the old one. When you file the new application, make sure you list your current part-time job AND the full-time job you lost. Tbh getting someone on the phone at EDD might be necessary because this situation can get confusing and sometimes the online system doesn't handle it well.

I was in your EXACT situation last year. Try using Claimyr (claimyr.com) to get through to an EDD rep - it saved me so much time and frustration. They have this system that calls EDD for you and gets you in the queue without you having to redial 500 times. They have a video showing how it works here: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km When I finally got through, the EDD rep explained that since I was still working part-time but had a valid separation from my main job within the base period, I could file a new claim. They helped me complete it correctly because the online questions can be confusing for partial employment situations.

OMG everyone is giving different information and now I'm even more confused about my own situation! 😭 I thought once your benefit year ends, that's it - no more benefits unless you lose your job again completely. The EDD website is SO UNCLEAR about part-time work situations! I have a part-time job too but was afraid to even try filing a new claim when mine ended last month.

just file the new claim & be honest about ur part time work. they'll either approve or deny. not worth stressing about until u try.

Just to add one more important point - when you file your new claim after your benefit year ends, you'll need to restart your work search activities if you weren't already doing them. Make sure you're looking for and documenting your search for full-time work in your field, since working reduced hours at a part-time job doesn't exempt you from the work search requirement on a new claim. Document at least 3 work search activities each week when you certify.