EDD confusion - fired after giving notice, can I qualify for unemployment?

You likely qualify! This scenario happens more often than you'd think. When you give notice and then get terminated before that notice period ends, EDD typically considers this as being fired, not quitting. The key factor is that your employment ended on THEIR terms, not yours. Make sure to explain this clearly in your eligibility interview and mention that your boss specifically offered to support your claim. Document everything, especially those texts about supporting your claim! That's basically your former employer admitting they terminated you.

I had almost the EXACT same situation last year! Gave my 2 weeks notice and my boss fired me 3 days later. EDD initially denied my claim because I put "voluntary quit" on my application. I appealed and explained that while I gave notice, I was terminated before my end date. They reversed the decision and I got all my benefits. Make sure you clearly explain the chronology of events. Technically, your job ended because of THEIR decision, not yours. Keep those texts from your boss as evidence!

u quit so u dont qualify. EDD isnt stupid they will see u gave notice first.

This actually comes down to a very specific technicality in EDD regulations. When you give notice, you're still expressing willingness to work through a specific date. If the employer terminates you before that date, they effectively changed the separation reason from voluntary quit to discharge. However, your claim might be temporarily held up while EDD investigates the circumstances. They'll likely schedule an eligibility interview to get your side and then contact the employer. Your boss's text about supporting the claim is EXTREMELY valuable evidence - make sure to mention it in your interview and have it ready to provide if requested. If you haven't received any update in 2 weeks, you should try calling EDD directly. Unfortunately, reaching them is nearly impossible with the current call volumes.

I'm in a similar situation but still waiting for my eligibility interview after 5 weeks! It's ridiculous how long this process takes. My understanding is that EDD will want to know: 1. Who initiated the final separation (your boss did by firing you before your notice period) 2. Why they terminated you early (seems like retaliation for quitting) 3. Whether there was misconduct involved (doesn't sound like it) Your boss saying he'll "support" your claim is interesting but weird. Almost like he knows he's in the wrong for firing you out of spite. Document EVERYTHING and prepare for your eligibility interview carefully.

happened 2 me 2!! boss got mad when i quit and fired me instead. EDD paid me no problem but took like 6 weeks to get first payment lol

One important thing to note: when you have your eligibility interview, be very clear and factual about the sequence of events. Don't focus on emotions or that you "hate" the company or found it toxic. Stick to the timeline: You gave notice (specify date), employer terminated you immediately (specify date), employer indicated they would support your claim (mention texts). The interviewer needs facts to determine if this qualifies as a discharge rather than a voluntary quit.

The whole system is RIGGED against workers!!! My cousin's boss did the same thing and then LIED to EDD saying she quit without notice. They'll probably try to screw you over too. These companies are all the same - they'll say anything to avoid paying unemployment. Make sure you get EVERYTHING in writing and record calls if you legally can in California.

Update on my earlier comment - I remembered another important detail from my similar case. During my eligibility interview, the EDD interviewer specifically asked: "Who made the final decision that ended the employment relationship?" That's the key question they use to determine if it was a quit or discharge. In your case, it was clearly your employer who made that final decision by telling you to "get out now.

I'm dealing with something similar right now and this thread has been incredibly helpful! My situation is a bit different - I gave two weeks notice at my office job and my manager accepted it professionally, but then HR called me the next day and said they were "accelerating my departure" for "business reasons." They paid me through my original end date but told me not to come in. I'm wondering if this would also be considered a discharge since they cut my notice period short, even though they paid me for the full two weeks? Has anyone experienced this variation where you still get paid but are told not to work?

I work as a benefits advisor and see these situations regularly. You're in a good position because you have that text from your boss offering to support your claim - that's essentially an admission that they terminated you. California EDD specifically looks at who made the final decision to end employment. Even though you gave notice, your employer made the ultimate decision by firing you before your notice period ended. The fact that your boss mentioned doing this before suggests they understand the legal distinction. Keep those texts safe and be prepared to explain the timeline clearly during your eligibility interview. Most importantly, don't let the pending status stress you out too much - these mixed separation cases often take longer to process, but you have strong evidence in your favor.

I went through almost the exact same thing about 8 months ago! Gave my notice at a restaurant job, manager got furious and told me to "pack up and leave immediately." I was terrified I wouldn't qualify since I technically quit first, but EDD approved my claim after about 3 weeks. The key thing that helped me was being super clear during my phone interview that I was ready and willing to work my full notice period, but my employer chose to terminate me instead. Having that text from your boss saying he'll support your claim is HUGE - that's basically him admitting he fired you. Don't stress too much about the pending status, these cases just take longer because they have to verify the details with your employer. You've got solid evidence on your side!

I'm going through something very similar right now and this whole thread has been incredibly reassuring! I gave my two weeks notice at my previous job due to a hostile work environment, and my supervisor immediately told me to "clear out my desk and leave today" because they "didn't want someone who was quitting around." I was so confused about whether I'd qualify for unemployment since I technically resigned first. Reading everyone's experiences here, especially about EDD focusing on who made the final decision to end employment, makes me feel much more confident about my pending claim. The documentation aspect seems crucial - unfortunately I don't have any texts like the original poster, but I do have the email where I submitted my notice and can clearly show I was willing to work the full two weeks. Has anyone had success without that kind of written evidence from the employer?

This is such a stressful situation, but based on everything I've read here and my own experience with EDD, you're likely going to be fine! I went through something similar about a year ago - gave my notice at a call center job, and my team lead got so mad that she told me to "just go home and don't bother coming back." I was panicking because I thought I'd disqualified myself by quitting first, but EDD approved my claim after about 4 weeks of pending status. The key thing that everyone here is mentioning is absolutely right - EDD looks at who made the final decision to end the employment. You were willing to work your 30 days, but your boss chose to fire you instead. That text message where he says he'll support your claim is honestly the best evidence you could ask for. It's like he's admitting he terminated you inappropriately. During your eligibility interview (and you will get one), just stick to the facts: You gave notice on X date, you were willing to work until Y date, but employer terminated you immediately on X date. Don't get into all the drama about the toxic environment - just the timeline. The pending status sucks, but it's totally normal for these mixed separation cases. Hang in there!

I'm currently going through a very similar situation and this entire discussion has been incredibly helpful! I gave my notice at my retail job three weeks ago, and my district manager immediately told me to "pack up and leave - we don't need people who don't want to be here." I've been terrified that I wouldn't qualify for unemployment since I technically quit first, but reading all these experiences gives me so much hope. What's really encouraging is seeing how many people have successfully navigated this exact scenario. The common thread seems to be that EDD focuses on who made the final decision to end employment, which in all our cases was the employer, not us. I don't have any supportive texts like Anna does, but I do have my written resignation letter that clearly states my intended last day of work, which should prove I was willing to fulfill my notice period. For anyone else in this boat - document EVERYTHING and stay strong during the waiting period. It sounds like these mixed separation cases just take longer to process, but the outcomes seem positive when you have evidence that you were willing to work but the employer chose to terminate you early. Thanks to everyone who shared their stories!

Based on all the responses here, it sounds like you have a really strong case! The fact that your boss texted you saying he'd support your unemployment claim is basically him acknowledging that he fired you inappropriately. I've been reading through similar situations on this forum, and it seems like EDD consistently rules in favor of people who were willing to work their notice period but got terminated early by their employer. The two-week pending status is frustrating but totally normal for these mixed separation cases. EDD has to investigate and verify the details, which takes time. When you do get your eligibility interview, just focus on the clear timeline: you gave notice, you were prepared to work your full 30 days, but your employer chose to end your employment immediately. That text message is your smoking gun - keep it safe! Try not to let the anxiety eat at you too much. From everything I've seen in this community, cases like yours with clear documentation usually end up getting approved. The hardest part is just waiting it out.

I went through almost this exact situation about 6 months ago! Gave my notice at a warehouse job, supervisor got upset and told me to "clock out and don't come back." I was terrified I wouldn't qualify since I quit first, but EDD ended up approving my claim after about 5 weeks of pending status. The key thing is exactly what others have said - you were willing to work your 30 days, but your employer made the decision to end it immediately. That makes it a discharge, not a voluntary quit. That text from your boss saying he'll support your claim is incredible evidence - honestly better than anything I had in my case. During my eligibility interview, the EDD rep asked very directly: "Were you willing and able to continue working through your notice period?" When I said yes, and explained that my employer told me to leave immediately, she said that constituted a discharge. The whole call took maybe 10 minutes. Don't stress about the 2-week pending status - these mixed cases always take longer because they have to verify everything. You've got solid documentation and a clear timeline. Just be patient and stick to the facts during your interview!