EDD eligibility after employer gave me 'change of relationship' paperwork - still qualify?

sounds like they r trying to avoid paying unemployment by not firing u outright. apply anyway, EDD looks at ur actual hours not what they call ur position

This is called a "substantial reduction in hours" and YES, you qualify for unemployment! I went through something similar last year. My company reduced me from 40 to 12 hours weekly and called it a "schedule adjustment" but EDD approved my claim. Make sure to save that document they gave you - it's important evidence. When you file, select "still working but hours reduced" as your reason. EDD considers a substantial reduction in hours (usually more than 20%) as good cause for leaving. You'll need to certify each week based on any hours you actually work. Also, be prepared for your employer to potentially fight this claim. They may argue you're still employed, but EDD will look at actual earnings/hours, not just your employment status.

THEY'RE DEFINITELY TRYING TO SCREW YOU!! This is exactly what my company did to 6 people last year. They call it "on-call" so they don't have to officially lay you off but then NEVER CALL YOU FOR SHIFTS!!! Apply for EDD immediately! Don't wait! And when they ask why you're no longer working say "CONSTRUCTIVE DISCHARGE - HOURS REDUCED TO ZERO" in the explanation box!

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my cousin works at target and they did this to her last month... they call it "flexibility initiative" but its just a way to not schedule people and hope they quit instead of firing them. she got approved for eDD but had to wait 3 weeks. make sure u have ur last paystub to show ur normal hours vs zero now

This is a common situation that definitely qualifies for UI benefits. Here's what you need to know: 1. California considers a reduction of hours by more than 20% as good cause for a UI claim 2. Your status change from full-time to on-call with no scheduled hours easily meets this threshold 3. File immediately - don't wait for more weeks without work 4. In the "reason for separation" section, choose "Still working but hours reduced" 5. In any explanation box, clearly state: "Employer changed status from full-time to on-call with no guaranteed hours, resulting in substantial reduction of work hours" 6. Upload or mail in a copy of that change of relationship document as evidence 7. Be prepared for a phone interview where an EDD representative may ask about the circumstances You should be eligible for benefits for any week where you earn less than your weekly benefit amount. When certifying, always report any hours/wages earned during the certification period, even if minimal.

i just want to ask has anyone else noticed that companies are doing this more now??? my roomate got the same thing but they called it a "flexible scheduling arrangement" and then gave her 4 hours a week instead of 30. feels like theres a trend of doing this to avoid layoff costs????

One more important tip: When you certify every two weeks, make sure you answer "Yes" to the question asking if you looked for work, and document at least 3 job search activities per week. With the current work search requirements, you need to be actively looking for work even while technically still employed with reduced hours. This trips up a lot of people in similar situations.

oh also if they do give u a few hours make sure u report the exact earnings when u certify. if u make under a certain amount u still get partial unemployment for that week