EDD eligibility interview for workplace stress quit - will I get disqualified?

You have good reasons for quitting, but you need to frame it correctly during your interview. The key is demonstrating that you had "good cause" to leave - which means any reasonable person in your situation would have quit too. EDD will definitely contact your employer for their side of the story. During your interview, focus on: 1. The specific incidents of mistreatment (document dates/times if possible) 2. How you tried to resolve the issues before quitting (did you speak with HR or management?) 3. How the work environment affected your health (this is important) 4. Any medical documentation supporting your claims If you have a doctor's note documenting your stress or recommending reduced hours, definitely mention that and have it ready. Also mention that you requested accommodation (reduced schedule) that was denied. Good luck with your interview! Be honest but focus on the facts rather than emotions when explaining your situation.

im in almost the same boat rn! quit my job at a warehouse cuz supervisor kept making comments about my weight and giving me impossible quotas. my interview is thursday and im freaking out too. did u tell them u were quitting for health reasons when u left? thats what i did

I just went through this exact process last month. The EDD agent asked me these specific questions during my phone interview: - Why did you leave your job? - Did you talk to your employer about these issues before quitting? - Did you give them a chance to fix the situation? - Did you report the behavior to HR or management? - Did you look for other positions within the company? - Do you have any documentation of the issues? You NEED to emphasize that you tried everything possible to fix the situation before quitting. I was approved because I showed I had multiple documented conversations with my supervisor AND HR about the hostile work environment before I left. Keep your answers focused and don't ramble. Have your timeline and specific incidents written down in front of you during the call. Good luck!

ur gonna get denied probably. EDD doesnt care about stress or being treated bad unless theres like actual harassment or discrimination. they consider that normal work stuff. you shoulda got fired instead of quitting tbh

I successfully got approved after quitting a toxic job last year. Here's what worked for me: 1. Get a statement from your doctor about how the work affected your health. Even if they didn't tell you to quit, having documentation of the stress impact is crucial. 2. During the interview, use the phrase "good cause" specifically. Say "I had good cause to leave my employment because the working conditions were detrimental to my health." 3. Mention that you attempted to preserve your employment by requesting accommodations that were denied. 4. Stick to facts, dates, and specific incidents rather than general complaints. Also, I found it impossible to reach an EDD rep by phone to ask questions before my interview. I discovered this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that got me through to an EDD agent in about 20 minutes when I'd been trying for days. They have a video showing how it works here: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km. It helped me clarify what documentation I needed for my interview.

when i had my interview the lady was super nice and just wanted to hear my side. i was so nervous but it was actually pretty quick, like 15 mins. just be honest. they hear this stuff all day long trust me

Make sure you clearly say you "had no reasonable alternative but to quit." That's a key phrase they look for. Also, the fact that you requested reduced hours as an accommodation and were denied strengthens your case significantly. That shows you tried to preserve the employment relationship. And just FYI - you likely won't get an answer during the interview. Usually takes 7-10 days after for them to make a determination, and you'll see it in your UI Online account before you get the letter in the mail.

update: had my interview today!! way less scary than i thought. interviewer was actually super understanding. asked about 10 questions, took maybe 20 mins. waiting for decision now but she seemed sympathetic

they asked: - exact reason for leaving - if i talked to boss about problems - if i had witnesses to the bad treatment - if i was looking for work now - last day worked - if i got final paycheck - if i had any other income she didn't say if approved or not but wasn't mean about anything. good luck monday!!