EDD disqualified me after job relocation - confusion over reopening claim with insufficient earnings

You're dealing with two separate issues here. The first is that you left your previous job voluntarily, which generally disqualifies you unless you can prove it was for 'good cause' (which housing issues might qualify as). The second issue is the new job not providing sufficient hours/income as promised, which could potentially qualify you for partial unemployment. What you need to do is file a formal appeal using the DE 1000M form. Be extremely detailed about why you left your previous job - include documentation of repair requests, any police reports about the threatening neighbor, and evidence of your attempts to find alternate housing in Tahoe. For your current situation, document what was promised (job posting, emails) versus what you're actually getting. The 'earning requirement' the rep mentioned applies to reopening a claim after voluntarily quitting without good cause - you'd need to earn 5x your weekly benefit amount before qualifying again.

I went through something similar last year when I relocated from Sacramento to LA. In my experience, you CAN get benefits after moving for legitimate reasons, but you need to appeal and make your case. The online system is terrible at handling nuanced situations like yours. The fact that you got an email to certify but were then disqualified is actually common - the system automatically sends certification notices even when claims are on hold or disqualified. What's important is that you appeal within 30 days of receiving your disqualification notice. Request a hearing and be prepared to explain your situation in detail to a judge. Housing issues can qualify as 'good cause' if you can show documentation.

hey sry 2 here about ur situation...but im confused y u would quit a job b4 having a solid new 1? did u actually get anything in writing from the new place about how much u would make? the edd usually won't accept "my job isn't paying what i thought" as a reason 4 benefits...but u might have a case with the housing stuff if u can prove it. good luck!

This is a classic EDD situation where the automated system fails people with legitimate circumstances. When you quit a job and then try to reopen a claim, you're automatically flagged for an eligibility interview, but because of backlog the system sometimes just auto-disqualifies you instead. The $2,400 amount the rep mentioned is likely 5x your weekly benefit amount - that's what you need to earn before requalifying after a voluntary quit without good cause. If you're appealing, focus HEAVILY on the uninhabitable conditions - that's your strongest argument. I've seen judges approve benefits in cases where housing became unlivable or unsafe. The insufficient hours at your new job is a separate issue - you might qualify for partial benefits if your appeal succeeds. Also, keep certifying every two weeks even while disqualified! If you win your appeal, they'll pay those weeks retroactively.

Have you tried using Claimyr to get through to an EDD specialist? I was stuck in EDD limbo for weeks trying to explain my situation through their online system, but once I got a human on the phone, everything moved forward. Their service connects you with an EDD agent usually within an hour instead of spending days redialing. I watched their demo video (https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km) and had someone actually review my claim that day. They helped me understand what documentation I needed for my appeal. The website is claimyr.com if you want to check it out. Getting a knowledgeable agent on the phone made all the difference for my complex situation.

I AM SO SICK OF EDD AUTOMATICALLY DISQUALIFYING PEOPLE WITHOUT EVEN TALKING TO THEM FIRST!!! The whole system is designed to deny as many claims as possible and make appeals difficult. They KNOW most people won't go through with the appeal process because it's intimidating. I had a similar situation where I quit because my employer was violating safety regulations and EDD just automatically disqualified me. I filed an appeal, waited SEVEN WEEKS for a hearing, and then the judge overturned the decision in 10 minutes because it was so obviously wrong. FIGHT THIS! Don't let them deny you what you're entitled to!!!

After reviewing your situation, I think you have a good chance on appeal if you focus on the housing habitability issues. California recognizes uninhabitable living conditions as potential good cause for leaving employment. Document everything about your previous housing: maintenance requests, photos of issues, police reports about the neighbor, communication with landlord. For your current job situation, you might qualify for partial benefits due to reduced earnings, but that's contingent on the appeal for your separation being approved first. The certification email followed by disqualification happens because the system sends automatic certification notices regardless of claim status. Keep certifying though - if your appeal is successful, they'll pay those weeks. Good luck!

can someone please clarify what counts as 'good cause' for quiting?? i always thought u basically had to have proof ur employer was breaking the law or something. does housing really count?? im so confused about edd rules sometimes!!