EDD certification after quitting job but new job start date delayed - what to report?

You should absolutely report that you voluntarily quit your previous job. When you certify, there will be a question asking if you refused work or voluntarily quit - answer 'yes' and provide a detailed explanation in the section that follows. Explain exactly what happened: you quit because you had accepted another position that has now been delayed until January. EDD will likely schedule an eligibility interview to determine if you qualify for benefits during this gap. Having documentation of your job offer and the delayed start date email/communication will be helpful for your case. Keep in mind that normally voluntarily quitting disqualifies you, but having a solid job offer that was unexpectedly delayed might be considered good cause, though I can't guarantee that.

omg this happened to my boyfriend last year! he quit his job bcuz he had a new one lined up and then they delayed his start date for like 6 weeks. EDD denied him at first but then he appealed and eventually got benefits. just make sure u have proof of the original start date AND the email about the delay

YOU'RE SCREWED. You voluntarily quit. EDD doesn't care about your new job falling through. They'll disqualify you for sure. This is why I always tell people NEVER quit until you've actually started the new job. The system is designed to deny benefits whenever possible. Prepare for the worst.

I had almost the exact same situation in 2023! I reported that I voluntarily quit but explained the circumstances in detail. They scheduled me for a phone interview about 2-3 weeks later. During the interview, I explained everything and provided the interviewer with the documentation showing my job offer and the email about the delayed start date. I was approved for benefits during the gap period because they considered it "good cause" to quit since I had a definite job lined up that was unexpectedly delayed through no fault of my own. Make sure you have all your documentation ready and be completely honest in your certification. Good luck!

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have u tried calling ur old boss to get ur job back? maybe they haven't filled the position yet and u can just explain the situation. might be easier than dealing with edd tbh

To give you the most accurate information: 1. You must truthfully report that you voluntarily quit your previous employment 2. In the explanation section, clearly state you quit to accept another position that has now been delayed until January 9, 2025 3. You should upload documentation of both your job offer AND the communication about the delay 4. Expect an eligibility interview within 2-4 weeks (currently EDD is backed up) 5. During this interview, explain that you had firm employment that was unexpectedly delayed Under California UI Code Section 1256, quitting to take another job CAN qualify as "good cause" if the new job was definite and fell through for reasons beyond your control. This isn't guaranteed approval, but many claimants in your situation have been approved after the eligibility interview. In the meantime, continue to certify for benefits each week, accurately reporting your work search activities.

wait im confused... isn't this kinda the new employers fault? like they should pay u for the time they promised u would be working. did u sign a contract or anything? maybe u should be going after them instead of EDD??

One additional important point: Make sure you're meeting the work search requirements while waiting for this to be resolved. You need to be completing job search activities and documenting them, even if you have a job lined up for January. EDD may ask for this information during your eligibility interview, and failing to conduct a work search could jeopardize your benefits for reasons completely separate from the voluntary quit issue.