EDD eligibility interview ended with '10 day wait period' - what does this mean for my claim?

This is completely normal - don't worry! The interviewer can't give you an immediate decision because they need to review all the information, possibly check with your former employer again, and then make a formal determination. The 10-day timeframe is their standard processing period for eligibility decisions after interviews. Based on what you described (employer changing your hours significantly), you may have good cause for leaving, which is what they're evaluating. Just keep certifying for benefits during this waiting period so you'll get paid for those weeks if approved.

yep thats exaclty what happened to me!! waited 10 days and got approved but my friend got denied after her interview so who knows lol good luck

The 10-day wait is their standard line, but it's complete BS most of the time!!! I was told the same thing and ended up waiting 23 DAYS before anything changed on my account. No call, no email, NOTHING!!! I had to check my UI Online account obsessively until I finally saw my status change from "pending" to "paid" without any notification. If you really need to know sooner, KEEP CALLING THEM. But good luck getting through - I tried 97 times in one day and couldn't reach a human.

It sounds like you had what's called a "determination interview" for voluntary quit with possible good cause. Here's what typically happens: 1. The interviewer collects all relevant information 2. They evaluate if your reason for quitting meets their "good cause" criteria 3. A determination is made within 10 days (though it can take longer) 4. The decision is mailed to you AND posted to your UI Online account Important: Your situation of having your hours drastically changed (especially to overnight) when you have childcare responsibilities is often considered good cause for voluntary quit. This is categorized under "substantial change in working conditions" in EDD's guidelines. Keep certifying every two weeks even while waiting for the decision. If approved, you'll receive payment for all certified weeks. If denied, you'll receive appeal rights information with your determination notice.

Yes, I did tell them I couldn't work overnight shifts because of my kid, and I asked if I could stay on morning shifts. My manager said the schedule change was non-negotiable because they were short-staffed at night. I mentioned all this in the interview, so hopefully that helps my case. This waiting is just killing me!

wait i'm confused about somethin else - if they approve you after the interview, do they pay you for all the weeks since you first applied? or just from when they approve you? i had a disqualification once and im not sure if its the same thing

UPDATE: Just got my determination letter in the mail today (only took 8 days, not 10). I was APPROVED!!! They accepted my reason for leaving as valid. Just checked my UI Online account and the status changed to paid for all my certified weeks. Such a relief! Thanks everyone for your help and advice during this stressful time.

Congratulations Mason! Your case is a perfect example of why it's so important to document everything when you have to leave a job due to circumstances beyond your control. The fact that you tried to work with your employer first before quitting definitely helped your case. For anyone else reading this who might be in a similar situation - always ask for accommodation or alternative arrangements in writing (email is great) before making the decision to quit, as this shows EDD you made a good faith effort to keep your job.