Can I still certify for EDD with 25 hour part-time job?

Yes, you can absolutely still certify! This is called partial unemployment. You need to report all your work hours and earnings when you certify. EDD will calculate your partial benefit amount using a formula - they don't just cut you off when you start working part-time. The formula is basically: For every dollar you earn, they deduct about 75 cents from your weekly benefit amount (after disregarding the first $25 or 25% of your earnings, whichever is greater). So if you're earning significantly less than your previous job, you'll likely still qualify for a partial payment. Just be 100% accurate with your hours and earnings on each certification.

I had this same situation last year! You definitely report the work and income every time u certify. They ask if u worked and how much u made. As long as u dont make more than ur benefit amount u should still get something. But its confusin for sure

You need to report your GROSS earnings (before taxes and deductions) for the week you actually performed the work, not when you got paid. For example, if you worked Monday-Sunday but don't get paid until the following Friday, you still report those earnings for the week you did the work. EDD's system is set up on a Sunday-Saturday calendar. So make sure you're calculating your hours and earnings based on EDD's week, not your employer's pay period.

im in kinda same boat. started working 30hrs but was getting 38hrs at old job. been certifying for partial and still get some $$ but not much. its somethin tho!! just make sure u put EXACT hours and pay or theyll come after u later. happened to my cousin and he had to pay back like $2000!!

Let me clear this up as there's some confusion here. When working part-time while on unemployment: 1. Always report GROSS wages (before taxes) 2. Report wages for the week you EARNED them, not when you were paid 3. EDD uses a formula: they disregard the greater of $25 or 25% of your weekly benefit amount, then subtract the remaining earnings dollar-for-dollar from your weekly benefit 4. With a $450 WBA, you can earn up to about $600 per week and still receive something (though it would be a small amount at that income level) When reporting, be exact with both hours and earnings. Don't round numbers. And keep your pay stubs in case of an audit. If you find it difficult to reach EDD with questions about your specific situation, I recently used Claimyr (claimyr.com) to get through to an EDD rep in about 10 minutes instead of spending days redialing. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km. Worth it when you need clarification on complicated partial benefit calculations.

also dont forget to do ur work search requirements everyweek! even with part time job u still have to do the required searchs. i think its 3 per week now

The whole system is designed to be confusing on purpose!!!! I was working part-time last year and they suddenly hit me with an "interview" about my availability for work because I reported I couldn't work certain days due to my part-time schedule. They're ALWAYS looking for ways to disqualify you!!!

Regarding work search: If you have a part-time job, you might still need to look for full-time work to qualify for benefits. EDD's website states: "You must be able and available for work and actively seeking work each week you certify for benefits." However, in practice, many people in part-time work situations simply check "yes" to the work search question and list their current part-time employment efforts toward finding more hours as part of their work search activity. The safest approach is to continue looking for full-time work while maintaining your part-time job, and document those efforts. This shows EDD you're trying to return to full employment and not just collecting partial benefits indefinitely.

here's quick math example for u with 25 hrs: if u make $15/hr × 25 hrs = $375 gross per week Ur WBA is $450 25% of WBA is $112.50 So they ignore first $112.50 of earnings $375 - $112.50 = $262.50 That means they deduct $262.50 from ur WBA $450 - $262.50 = $187.50 So in this scenario ud get $187.50 in partial benefits + ur work earnings. Not full benefits but better than just part-time alone!

Make sure u also check the box that says ur looking for full time work when u certify!!! If u say ur only looking for part time they might disqualify u!!!

One more thing to keep in mind - don't panic if your first partial payment seems delayed or different than expected! When you switch from full benefits to partial, EDD's system sometimes takes an extra day or two to process the calculation. I freaked out when my payment was late the first week I reported part-time work, but it came through eventually. Also save ALL your pay stubs and keep a personal record of exactly what you report each week. I use a simple spreadsheet with columns for: certification week, hours worked, gross pay, what I reported to EDD, and benefit amount received. This way if there's ever a discrepancy you have documentation to back up your claims. You're doing the right thing by being careful and asking questions upfront. Better to be overprepared than deal with overpayment issues later!

Just wanted to add my experience as someone who went through this exact situation! I was working 28 hours at $16/hour while collecting partial UI and it worked out to be a lifesaver financially. A few things I learned the hard way: - Week boundaries matter! EDD's week runs Sunday-Saturday, so if you work shifts that cross over (like Saturday night into Sunday morning), make sure you count those hours in the correct EDD week - If your work schedule varies week to week, you might get different partial benefit amounts each certification - this is normal - Keep track of any tips or bonuses too - those count as earnings and need to be reported - Don't stress if the math seems confusing at first - EDD's system will calculate it automatically once you enter your hours and gross pay correctly The key is just being honest and accurate with every certification. I never had any issues and was able to keep collecting partial benefits until I found full-time work again. You got this! The fact that you're asking these questions shows you're being responsible about the whole process.

Don't overthink this too much! I was in almost the exact same situation last year - got laid off from full-time warehouse work and ended up with a retail job that only gave me 22-26 hours per week. You absolutely can and should continue certifying for partial benefits. The key things to remember: - Report your GROSS pay (before taxes) for the week you actually worked the hours - Be super accurate with both hours and dollar amounts - don't estimate or round - EDD will automatically calculate your partial benefit using their formula - Keep all your pay stubs and maybe screenshot what you report each week In my case, I was making about $320-400 per week at the part-time job and still getting around $150-200 in partial UI benefits. It made a huge difference in being able to pay rent while I kept looking for full-time work. The system can feel scary but as long as you're honest and accurate with your reporting, you'll be fine. And definitely keep looking for full-time work - that's what they want to see and it's the best path back to financial stability anyway. Good luck with the new job!

I'm in a really similar situation! Just started a part-time job at 20-25 hours after being unemployed for 3 months. Was super nervous about reporting it but everyone here is right - you absolutely can still get partial benefits. From what I've learned so far: - The hardest part is just making sure you report everything accurately - Keep your pay stubs and maybe take photos of what you enter each week - The EDD website actually has a partial benefit calculator if you want to estimate what you might get - Don't be surprised if your first partial payment takes a day or two longer to process The partial benefits really do help bridge the gap while you're looking for full-time work. Even if it's not a huge amount, every bit helps when you're trying to cover bills that were based on full-time income. One thing that helped me was setting up a simple note in my phone to track my weekly hours and gross pay as I go, so I don't have to scramble to remember everything when it's time to certify. You're being smart by asking questions upfront rather than guessing. That shows you're taking it seriously and want to do it right!