EDD eligibility for school district employee during summer break?

You probably won't qualify. I work for a school district too and tried this last summer. EDD denied me because of the "reasonable assurance" rule - if you have a job waiting for you in the fall, they consider you employed even during unpaid breaks. SUPER FRUSTRATING!!! They don't care that we don't get paid for 2+ months!

The answer depends on your specific employment classification. School employees with "reasonable assurance" of returning to work after regularly scheduled breaks (like summer vacation) typically don't qualify for UI benefits during these breaks under CA Unemployment Insurance Code Section 1253.3. However, there are exceptions: 1. If you don't have a reasonable assurance of returning to your position 2. If your work during the following year will be substantially less favorable than the previous year 3. If you have other non-school employment that qualifies you You should still apply and explain your situation fully. Make sure to mention if your hours/wages for next year will be reduced compared to this year, as that can sometimes help your case.

i was working as a janitor at a high school last yr and got ui no problem during summer. just be honest about yr situation and let edd decide.

My sister is a noon duty supervisor and she gets unemployment every summer break! She's been doing it for years.

School employee UI eligibility is complicated! As others mentioned, those with "reasonable assurance" usually don't qualify during scheduled breaks, but part-time status can sometimes affect this. I'd recommend applying and being completely honest about your situation. If you get denied, request a phone interview to explain your circumstances. It's often difficult to reach EDD by phone, though. When I had a similar issue, I used Claimyr (claimyr.com) to get through to an EDD representative. They have a service that helps you bypass the phone wait times. There's a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km A detailed conversation with an EDD rep can often clarify these nuanced situations better than just relying on the online application process.

have u tried looking 4 summer work? might b easier than dealing w/edd tbh

I'm in almost the exact same situation but I work in the cafeteria! I applied for UI and was initially denied, but I requested a phone interview and explained that I had no guarantee of the same hours in the fall (which was true in my case). They ended up approving me but it took almost 5 weeks to get resolved. Start the process ASAP because even if you get approved, you might not see money until July at this point.

One other important point: EDD will want to know if you're "available for work" during the summer. Make sure you indicate that you're actively looking for summer employment and are available to work. If you suggest you're just waiting for the school year to start again, that can hurt your case. Also, keep detailed records of your job search efforts, as you may need to certify these if approved.

I'm a substitute teacher and faced this same issue last year. The key thing that helped me was being very specific about my employment status when I applied. Since you're part-time and not a full-time contracted employee, you might have a better chance than regular teachers. Make sure to emphasize that your position is hourly/part-time rather than salaried, and that you don't have a formal contract guaranteeing your return. Also, if there's ANY uncertainty about your hours or position for next year (budget cuts, enrollment changes, etc.), mention that too. The "reasonable assurance" rule is stricter for contracted employees than for hourly workers like us. Good luck!