EDD appeal hearing tomorrow - need help with equity/suretyship defense

I successfully used an equity argument in my appeal last year, though my situation was slightly different. The key is to connect the dots between your guarantor obligation and why it made continued employment impossible. Bring these documents: 1. The original guarantee/suretyship agreement showing you as legally responsible 2. Proof the primary borrower (your BIL) defaulted, activating your obligation 3. Documentation showing the payment amounts and schedule 4. Written evidence of your request for accommodation from your employer 5. Any communication showing they refused reasonable accommodation During the hearing, emphasize that you made good faith efforts to maintain employment while meeting your legal financial obligations. The judge will want to see that you tried to preserve your job before quitting. Good luck!

ive been thru 3 appeal hearings and WON THEM ALL!!! the key is prep prep prep!!!! judges HATE it when u ramble. make a bullet list of key points, practice what ur gonna say. when i had my hearing about a similar issue (had to quit bc of financial hardship) i focused on WHY i had no other choice. bring PROOF of everything!!! and be super respectful to the judge even if they seem harsh.

Wait I'm confused. Are you talking about regular UI or are you on disability? Because suretyship usually refers to something else entirely in legal terms - like being a co-signer. Not sure how that relates to EDD benefits??

I've represented clients in EDD appeals for over 15 years. Your situation falls under what's sometimes called "compelling necessity" to quit. While suretyship obligations can qualify, you need to prove: 1. The financial obligation was truly unavoidable (being a guarantor qualifies) 2. You made reasonable efforts to preserve the employment relationship 3. There were no reasonable alternatives to quitting The administrative law judge will focus heavily on #2. Without written documentation of your accommodation request, prepare to explain in detail: - Exactly when and where the conversation happened - Who was present - What specific accommodation you requested - Their exact response If any colleagues witnessed this conversation, their testimony could be valuable.

Good luck tomorrow!! My cousin went through something similar and was SO NERVOUS but said the judge was actually really nice. Just be honest!

Just went through an appeal hearing last month after 9 WEEKS of waiting. Complete nightmare reaching EDD to check on my claim status while waiting. Finally found Claimyr (claimyr.com) and they got me through to an actual EDD representative in under 20 minutes! They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km As for your hearing - mine was surprisingly informal. The judge let me explain my situation, asked specific questions, and then made a decision a week later. Be direct and stick to the facts about why you HAD to quit. Best advice: answer only what they ask, don't volunteer extra information that might confuse your case.

I don't have experience with suretyship specifically BUT make sure you understand that these hearings are recorded and everything you say matters!!! My friend thought the hearing was going well but then contradicted herself on one small detail and the judge used that to deny her appeal. Be consistent!!!

Since your hearing is tomorrow, focus on these final preparations: 1. Organize your documents chronologically in a binder with tabs 2. Write a brief timeline of events (1 page max) 3. Practice explaining your situation in under 3 minutes 4. Prepare concise answers to likely questions about: - Why you became a guarantor - Why you couldn't meet both work schedule and financial obligations - What specific accommodations you requested - Why other alternatives weren't viable Regarding your question about finding another position within the company - yes, the judge may ask about this. Be prepared to explain whether internal transfers were available and if not, why not. The key is demonstrating you exhausted all reasonable options before quitting.