EDD disqualified me for 'misconduct' after uniform issue - can I still get benefits?

Based on what you've described, this situation could go either way with EDD. The key issue is whether your actions constitute 'misconduct' as defined by EDD, which usually requires willful disregard for the employer's interests. A one-time uniform violation typically wouldn't rise to that level, but your responses during the eligibility interview are concerning. When you repeatedly said 'I don't remember,' it might have appeared evasive rather than honest.

omg the SAME THING happened to my cousin last year! he forgot his uniform shirt and they fired him for misconduct too! EDD denied him at first but he appealed and won. dont give up!!!

EDD defines misconduct very specifically. For a uniform violation to be considered misconduct, it would typically need to be deliberate AND serious AND repeated after warnings. From what you've described, this sounds more like a simple mistake rather than intentional misconduct. The problem is that saying 'I don't remember' to questions about previous warnings makes it harder for EDD to determine if there was a pattern. My advice: request an appeal immediately if you get disqualified. During the appeal, stick to facts you're certain about and be honest about what you don't recall, but explain why (nervousness, etc.). Bring any documentation showing you were a good employee otherwise.

I got denied benefits for 'misconduct' too and EDD NEVER EVEN CALLED ME FOR AN INTERVIEW!!! Been trying to call them for WEEKS but can't get through!!! System is BROKEN!!!

Responding to unemployment interviews with 'I don't remember' is super common when people get nervous! What matters more is whether your employer can prove their claim of misconduct. Did they have a clear uniform policy that you signed? Were there documented previous warnings? If not, you have a decent case. Ask for an appeal if denied - I've seen lighter cases than yours get approved after appeal.

I dunno what everyone else is talking about. If u got fired for breaking rules n then told edd u cant remember stuff, ur prolly not gettin benefits. thats just how it works. i got denied when i did sumthing similar.

Regardless of whether your employer contests the claim, EDD will make their own determination about misconduct. A key factor will be proportionality - was termination a reasonable response to the uniform issue? If you're denied, you absolutely should appeal. The administrative law judge may view a single incident with no clear pattern of previous warnings differently than the initial EDD interviewer did. In my experience, many initial misconduct disqualifications are overturned on appeal when the incident was minor or isolated.

btw i forgot to mention my cousin was sooooo worried about his benefits he couldnt sleep for weeks! but it all worked out in the end. EDD system is confusing but hang in there!

I went through something similar about 8 months ago - got fired for what they called "misconduct" but was really just a minor policy violation. The most important thing I learned is that EDD's definition of misconduct is much stricter than what employers claim. They need to prove it was willful, substantial, and connected to your work duties. A forgotten safety vest and coffee stain sounds like an honest mistake, not deliberate misconduct. Don't beat yourself up about the "I don't remember" responses - interview nerves are totally normal and understandable. Even if you get initially denied, the appeal process gives you a fresh chance to present your case clearly. I'd recommend writing down a timeline of events now while it's fresh in your memory, including any positive feedback or performance reviews you received. That documentation could be really valuable if you need to appeal.