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."