EDD eligibility if employer won't restore previous hours after temporary shift change ended?

imo u might hav a good case bcuz they changed the terms. its called constructive dismissal i think? where they change ur job so much that its basically forcing u 2 quit. but dunno if changing shifts counts, maybe someone else knows

I went through similar but with changing locations instead of shifts. EDD initially denied me but I appealed and won. It's all about how you explain the situation. Did you get that agreement in writing? That'll help a lot.

This is called a "material change in employment terms" and can qualify you for UI benefits if you quit. EDD considers several factors: 1. Was the change substantial? (Permanent shift change when you have family obligations can qualify) 2. Did you try to resolve it with your employer? (Document all conversations) 3. Was there good cause for leaving? (Inability to care for children is typically considered good cause) Make sure you document EVERYTHING. If they deny your claim initially (which happens often), appeal immediately. About 60% of appeals are successful when properly documented.

This happened to me last year with my healthcare job! I was working morning shifts and they tried to permanently move me to overnight after a "temporary" coverage. When I quit, EDD initially denied my claim saying I left "voluntarily without good cause." I appealed and had to go through a phone interview. If you can't reach EDD on the phone (which is INSANELY difficult), try Claimyr (claimyr.com). They got me connected to an EDD rep in under an hour when I was trying for weeks. You can see how it works here: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km The phone interview was what saved my claim - I could explain my situation directly to someone. I won my appeal because I had documentation showing the original agreement was temporary.

U NEED TO BE CAREFUL HERE!! EDD is super picky about "voluntary quits" and they deny most of them at first! My neighbor tried to claim when her employer changed her schedule and she got DENIED because they said she could have "adjusted her personal affairs" to fit the new schedule!!! EDD doesn't care about your kids they only care if the employer did something wrong!!

I went through something similar and here's what I learned: EDD considers this a "good cause voluntary quit" IF you can prove: 1. The change significantly impacts your life (childcare issues qualify) 2. You made reasonable efforts to preserve employment 3. You had no reasonable alternative Make sure when you file your claim you use specific language. Don't say "I quit because they changed my shift." Instead say "I was forced to leave employment after employer made a unilateral material change to employment terms that made continuing work unreasonable due to childcare obligations." The specific wording matters A LOT with EDD claims.

My cousin works for EDD (not speaking officially obviously) and she says cases like this are VERY fact-specific. The key things EDD looks at: - Did employer significantly change terms of employment? (Yes in your case) - Did you try to resolve it reasonably? (Sounds like you are) - Is your reason for not accepting the change reasonable? (Childcare is usually seen as reasonable) Start documenting EVERYTHING right now. Every conversation, email, text. Save that original agreement multiple places. If you get denied, APPEAL! Most people don't appeal and that's a mistake.

wait i just thought of somthing... can u just refuse to work nights and make them fire u instead of quitting? tht would be easier 4 unemployment right??

Thank you all so much for the advice! I've documented everything and have a meeting with my manager tomorrow. I'll try to find a solution but will be prepared to file for benefits if needed. I'll definitely use the specific language suggested about "material change" and "good cause" when filing. I'm also going to check out that Claimyr service if I need to speak with an EDD rep. Will update once I know more!