Can I get EDD benefits if I quit my retail job due to unsafe conditions?

Yes, you CAN apply for unemployment if you quit your job! I successfully got benefits after quitting my warehouse job last year, but the key is having "good cause" for quitting. Safety concerns absolutely qualify as good cause. When you file, you'll have an eligibility interview where you explain your situation. Make sure you document EVERYTHING - dates you reported safety concerns, who you reported to, the incidents that happened, etc. Did you report the safety issues in writing (email/text) to your manager? Those will help your case tremendously.

the edd gonna deny u first probly. thats what they do to EVERYONE who quits. but u can appeal and win if u got proof. my cousin quit bcuz sexual harrasment and got denied first then won appeal. good luck!!

I worked at EDD for 7 years. Safety concerns are absolutely considered "good cause" for voluntary quit, but documentation is critical. Here's what you need for your eligibility interview: 1. Specific dates of safety incidents 2. Names of who you reported to and when 3. Any texts, emails or written proof 4. Witnesses if possible 5. Police reports of the robberies Focus on showing you made reasonable efforts to resolve the situation BEFORE quitting. That's what EDD looks for - that you tried to preserve your employment but had no reasonable alternative but to quit.

DONT EVEN BOTHER APPLYING!!!! The EDD system is completely RIGGED against workers!!! I quit my job because my boss was making us work in 95 degree warehouse with broken AC and guess what??? DENIED!!! Then I appealed and waited 4 MONTHS for a hearing and they STILL sided with my employer!!! The whole system is designed to protect companies NOT WORKERS!!!!

Anyone trying to reach EDD by phone these days? I'm on day 3 of trying to get through about my claim... just constant busy signals or disconnects after waiting 2+ hours on hold. So frustrating!

To directly answer your question: Yes, you can apply for unemployment after quitting if you had good cause. Safety concerns are specifically mentioned in EDD guidelines as potential good cause. Here's what to expect: 1. You'll file your initial claim online through UI Online 2. When asked why you're no longer working, select "I quit" and then you'll need to provide details 3. This will trigger an eligibility determination interview (usually 2-3 weeks after filing) 4. During the interview, focus on the safety issues, the steps you took to resolve them, and why continuing employment was not reasonable One important tip: In your application, be very clear and concise about the safety issues. Avoid mentioning any other problems with the job that weren't related to your reason for quitting. Sometimes people hurt their cases by listing multiple complaints that dilute their primary good cause reason.

UPDATE: I just applied online and got my confirmation number! The application asked for details about why I quit, and I made sure to focus on the safety concerns and the robbery incidents. My eligibility phone interview is scheduled for May 18th (about 3 weeks from now). I've started gathering all my documentation - found the text messages to my manager, the police report numbers, and even a coworker who's willing to provide a statement if needed. Feeling a bit more hopeful now, but still nervous about the interview. Thank you all for the advice!

my friend quit her nursing job bcuz they kept making her work double shifts without breaks which is dangerous for patients and she got approved for benefits. so yeah safety stuff counts for sure. but she had like emails and stuff proving she complained about it before quitting.