Can I get EDD benefits while working reduced hours as on-call school security?

Yes! What you're describing is exactly what partial unemployment is for. I went through this last year when my hours at the hospital got cut from 40 to 15 per week. You can absolutely file a claim based on reduced hours - you don't need to be completely unemployed. Just make sure when you certify each week, you accurately report ANY hours you do work and any income you earn. The EDD will calculate a partial benefit based on your reduced earnings. The on-call nature shouldn't be an issue as long as you're reporting accurately. The application process is pretty straightforward through UI Online. You'll need to explain your situation clearly - that your hours were reduced through no fault of your own.

i got partial unemployment when my retail hours got cut last yr. its a pain tho cause you gotta certify EVERY week and if u work diff hours each time you gotta do all that math stuff. but $$$ is $$$ so worth it lol

There's a lot of misinformation about partial benefits, so let me clarify a few things: 1. You qualify if your regular hours were reduced through no fault of your own 2. There's no minimum hour reduction requirement, but there IS a maximum earnings threshold 3. You may qualify for benefits in weeks where your earnings fall below this threshold 4. Being "on-call" doesn't disqualify you as long as you're available for full-time work The biggest challenge will be the certification process. You'll need to report your varying hours and earnings for each week. If you earn too much in a particular week, you won't receive benefits for that week, but your claim stays open. And yes, EDD will contact your employer to verify your work history and reduction in hours. Make sure your employer understands your hours were reduced involuntarily.

I tried to apply for partial unemployment last month and I'm STILL waiting on a phone interview about my "work availability" even though I clearly stated I could work full time. EDD is such a nightmare to deal with, I've called literally 37 times and just get the stupid "we're experiencing high call volume" message and it hangs up on me every single time!!

My situation was similar but a bit different - I was getting 40 hrs/wk as a substitute teacher, then suddenly only getting called in 1-2 days a week. Applied for partial unemployment and got approved, but then had a NIGHTMARE with certification because sometimes I'd get called last-minute for work after I'd already certified for that week. Had to go back and correct things and got flagged for potential overpayment. Just be SUPER careful when reporting your hours/earnings and save all your paystubs!!!!

Since you mentioned being on-call, make sure you understand how that affects your claim. When you certify, EDD will ask if you refused any work. If you decline shifts when called, that could potentially impact your eligibility. As long as you're available for work and not turning down shifts, you should be fine. Also, be prepared for questions about your job search requirements. With partial unemployment, you're still required to search for work that would restore your full-time hours - either with your current employer or elsewhere. Make sure you're documenting your work search activities for each week you claim benefits.

I was in your exact position last year! Working security at an elementary school and suddenly cut to 2 days a week. Filed for partial unemployment and it saved me financially. One thing nobody mentioned is that you should apply ASAP because benefits are not retroactive beyond the week you apply. So even if your hours were cut 3 weeks ago, you can only claim from the point you apply forward. Don't wait!

my cousin works for EDD and says school employees somtimes have special rules??? something about school breaks not counting??? not sure if that applys to security or just teachers tho