Can I get EDD benefits with 50% reduced work hours? Manager cut my schedule in half

ya u can get partial unemployment i went thru this last yr when my construction job went from 50 hrs to like 25 hrs a week. just make sure when u certify u report ALL ur earnings or theyll hit u w/ an overpayment later trust me

Yes, you absolutely qualify for partial unemployment when your hours are reduced by 50%. That's a substantial reduction and meets EDD criteria. Here's what you need to know: 1. File your UI claim just like regular unemployment 2. When certifying every two weeks, accurately report your work hours and earnings 3. EDD will calculate your partial benefit using their formula (typically your weekly benefit minus 75% of your earnings) 4. You still need to meet all work search requirements 5. Document the reduction in writing from your employer if possible Don't quit your job - that could make you ineligible. A 50% reduction is considered good cause for filing.

I was in the same boat last year! Went from 38 hrs to 15 hrs at my warehouse job. I filed for UI and got partial benefits - not as much as full unemployment but it helped a lot. Just remember you still have to be available for full-time work.

The EDD SYSTEM IS RIGGED against retail workers!! I tried getting partial unemployment when my hours were cut and they made me wait 8 WEEKS before getting ANY money!! They kept asking for "additional information" and "verification" even though I uploaded EVERYTHING they asked for!!! Then they only backdated HALF of what I was owed!!! The system is DESIGNED to make you give up!!!

Update: I filed my claim yesterday after getting some kind of letter from my manager confirming the hours reduction. The online application was confusing - it kept asking if I was "laid off" but I selected "still working with reduced hours" option. Fingers crossed it goes through! Thanks for all the advice everyone.

One important thing to remember with partial unemployment: when you certify every two weeks, you must report your gross earnings (before taxes) for the week you earned them, not when you get paid. Many claimants make this mistake and end up with overpayment notices. Also, if your hours fluctuate week to week, you may receive different benefit amounts each certification period. Some weeks you might not receive any benefits if you earn too much, but you'll still remain on an active claim as long as you continue certifying.

wait im confused...do u have to quit to get unemployment or not?? my boss cut my hours too (from 35 to 22) but im scared to apply cuz what if they say im committing fraud or something?? everyone tells me different things!!

Second update: My claim went through! I got a message in my UI Online inbox saying my weekly benefit amount is $267. I just did my first certification and reported the 20 hours I worked. The calculator said I'll receive a partial payment of $164 for the week. Not as much as I hoped but definitely helps with the reduced income. Thanks again everyone!