EDD claim expires right before my layoff - when should I file my new claim?

You need to wait until your benefit year actually expires before filing a new claim. EDD won't process a new claim until your existing benefit year is completely over, even if you've exhausted all benefits. In your situation, you should file your new claim on or after September 29th. Don't wait too long though - filing on the 29th would be ideal since there's always a waiting week for the first week of a new claim anyway. Your final day of work being October 1st works out well timing-wise.

i had something kinda similar happen to me in january my claim was ending and i got laid off like 2 weeks before it expired. i called and the lady told me to just wait until the old claim was totally done before applying again. they cant have 2 claims open at once for u

When my claim expired last year, the online system actually wouldn't let me apply until exactly midnight on the day after my benefit year ended. Just a heads up!

The whole EDD system is DESIGNED to be confusing!! They make it complicated ON PURPOSE so people mess up and they don't have to pay out claims. I had my claim "expire" and had to wait 3 WEEKS before getting paid on my new claim because of some "review" process they never explained!!!

I went through exactly this situation last year. Here's what you need to know: 1) File your new claim AFTER Sept 28th when your benefit year ends 2) Your waiting week will be the first week you certify on your new claim 3) Make sure you list your most recent employer correctly with accurate dates 4) Have your final paystub ready - they'll ask about final wages 5) Be prepared for a potential phone interview since your job just ended One important thing - if you have any vacation payout or severance, you need to report that which might affect your first couple payments. Don't panic if your first payment is delayed a bit - new claims often take 2-3 weeks for processing and verification.

File your new claim on September 29th, the day after your benefit year ends. You don't need to wait until after your job actually ends - you can indicate your last day will be October 1st. Report any severance or vacation payout when you certify. The EDD system will automatically establish your waiting week (the first week of your claim), and benefits would start accumulating after that, assuming you meet all eligibility requirements. Since your claim is expiring rather than just being exhausted within the benefit year, you'll need to complete a full new application rather than just filing an additional claim. Make sure you have your employment history for the past 18 months ready, including your most recent employer.

When I had to file a new claim last year, I couldn't get through to anyone at EDD for WEEKS. The phone lines were constantly busy and the website kept giving me errors. I finally got through using a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) - they have a system that calls EDD for you and connects you when an agent is available. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km. Saved me literal hours of redial hell. Just something to keep in your back pocket if you run into issues with your new claim.

dont forget to do ur resume on caljobs they make u do that now for new claims

A final piece of advice - when you file your new claim, make sure you're using the regular UI application and not accidentally applying for disability or PFL. The EDD website isn't always clear about which application you're starting. Regular UI is what you need for a job loss situation. Also, since your new claim will be based on earnings in your base period (typically the 15-18 months before filing, excluding the most recent quarter), make sure all your employment during that period is correctly reported.

Just wanted to follow up - how did things go with your claim? Were you able to file successfully after your benefit year ended?