Can I qualify for EDD if my job switches me from night to day shift when I have childcare issues?

Yes, you might qualify! This would likely fall under "good cause" for leaving employment. EDD recognizes childcare responsibilities as a valid reason if the employer makes a substantial change to your working conditions (like completely changing your shift). When you file, make sure to clearly document that: 1. The shift change was initiated by the employer, not requested by you 2. You specifically took the night job because of your childcare situation 3. You attempted to resolve the issue with your employer first 4. The cost of childcare would create a significant financial hardship Be prepared for an eligibility interview where they'll ask about all of this. Keep copies of any communications with your employer about the shift change and your attempt to keep night hours.

my sister had the EXACT same thing happen at walmart!!!! they cut her night shift and she had 2 kids. she got approved but took like 6 weeks cuz they had to do some special review thing? but she did get it! good luck!

THEY WILL PROBABLY DENY YOU INITIALLY!!!! EDD loves to deny everyone first and make us fight for what we deserve. They're going to say you "voluntarily quit" without looking at the circumstances. Be prepared to APPEAL immediately if that happens. This system is designed to wear people down so they give up. Don't let them win.

I worked for EDD for several years, and this situation comes up more often than you might think. Here's what you should know: This would likely qualify under what's called a "compelling family circumstance" if you can demonstrate: 1. The schedule change was material (complete shift change definitely qualifies) 2. The childcare hardship is genuine (which it clearly is) 3. You made reasonable efforts to preserve employment When you certify, use the "voluntarily quit with good cause" option and be very specific about the childcare hardship. You'll almost certainly get an eligibility interview. Be factual, calm, and have documentation ready showing: - The original shift you were hired for - The notification of the shift change - Any communications trying to resolve the issue - Evidence of childcare costs in your area And remember, if you get denied initially, APPEAL! Many legitimate claims get approved on appeal.

To address the question about work search requirements - yes, you would need to be looking for work, but specifically for positions that match your availability (overnight/evening shifts). EDD understands that not all jobs are suitable for all people, and childcare constraints are recognized limitations when conducting your work search. You would only need to look for and accept "suitable work" that aligns with your childcare responsibilities.

something similar happened to me but with elder care for my mom not childcare... i quit when they changed my hours and EDD denied me saying i "voluntarily quit without good cause" even though i EXPLAINED about my mom... took me literally 7 weeks of calling EVERY DAY trying to reach someone to appeal and explain... so frustrating!!!!

Thanks everyone for the advice so far. I'm going to try talking to my manager one more time to see if there's any possibility of accommodation, but I'm also preparing for the worst. My biggest concern is how long I might have to wait for benefits if I do need to quit. Does anyone know if there's a mandatory waiting period between leaving a job and when benefits might start?

i think ur overthinking this. just apply for ebt and calfresh while ur looking for a new night job. theres lots of night jobs out there, amazon, hospitals, security, etc. unemployment is a hassle anyways and they make u jump through hoops every week

One more important thing: make sure you don't quit until you've exhausted all options with your employer. Ask about: flexible scheduling, part-time options, remote work possibilities, transfer to another department that might have different hours, or even a formal accommodation request. Document all these conversations! EDD will want to see that you tried everything reasonable to preserve your employment before quitting. This documentation will be crucial during your eligibility interview.

UPDATE: I had a follow-up meeting with HR today. They confirmed there are absolutely no exceptions to the shift change - all overnight positions are being eliminated company-wide. They did offer me a $2/hr raise to help with childcare costs, but that's nowhere near enough to cover $1,400+ monthly for daycare. I asked about part-time or flexible scheduling and was told those options aren't available either. I've documented everything from our conversation. I'm going to submit my resignation next week and apply for unemployment immediately. Based on everyone's advice, I'm going to be very detailed about the childcare hardship in my application. Thanks again for all the guidance.