EDD eligibility interview scheduled for adjunct professor with canceled summer teaching contract - urgent help needed

I had a similar situation as an adjunct at a community college. The issue might be that EDD is questioning whether you're in a "temporary layoff" situation (which is eligible) or if this is just the normal gap between teaching assignments (which they sometimes consider ineligible). Make sure you emphasize that University B CANCELED a contract you already had - that's different from simply not having summer work. You didn't just finish a term and wait for the next one. During your interview, be very clear that: 1) You had secured replacement work that was canceled unexpectedly, 2) Your work at University A had ended with no continuation offered, and 3) You're actively seeking work and are available for any suitable employment. Bring documentation of the canceled contract if you have it!

Adjunct professor unemployment is a NIGHTMARE with EDD!!! Been through this 3 times now. They ALWAYS flag adjunct claims for eligibility interviews because they don't understand how academic employment works! The interviewers are trained to look for "reasonable assurance" of future work - if you have that, they'll deny you. But if your summer work was CANCELED, that's different from just being between regular terms. DO NOT mention anything about possibly teaching again in fall or they'll use that against you! Focus only on the CURRENT period where you lost work unexpectedly. The system is RIGGED against academic workers!!

i was an adjunct 4 years back when i filed and they gave me this same runaround... the eligibility issue is probably about 'reasonable assurance' like someone else said. i almost gave up but ended up getting approved after my interview. good luck!

I've helped several adjunct faculty navigate this exact situation. The key issue is California Education Code Section 1253.3, which deals with "reasonable assurance" of employment. Here's what's likely happening: EDD is trying to determine if you have reasonable assurance of returning to teach in the fall semester. If you do, they may consider this a "recess period" rather than actual unemployment. However, your situation is different because: 1. You had secured replacement work that was canceled unexpectedly (this is crucial) 2. The cancellation was not your fault and was last-minute 3. You have no guarantee of fall employment For your interview: - Bring documentation showing you had a contract that was canceled - Emphasize you're actively seeking work now (keep detailed records of job applications) - Be clear that you have no written guarantee of future employment at either university - Avoid vague statements like "I might teach again in fall" If you're denied, appeal immediately. Many adjuncts win on appeal because the initial determinations often misapply the law to academic employment.

Have you tried calling the EDD directly? Sometimes these eligibility interviews get scheduled automatically even for simple issues that could be resolved with a quick call. I've been dealing with the California EDD system for years and getting through to a real person is definitely worth it when you have a complex situation like yours.

hey my friend teaches at state college & had same problem but diff reason. the edd interview ppl just wanna make sure ur not getting paid by the school while claiming benefits. bring ur last paystub & the email cancelling ur class. they'll prob approve u

One additional point specific to adjunct faculty claims: When you speak with the EDD interviewer, make it very clear that your teaching assignment at University B was canceled after you had already been hired, not simply that you weren't hired at all. Under California unemployment rules for educational institutions, this distinction matters significantly. Also, be careful about how you describe your relationship with University A. If you say you're "between terms" at University A, the interviewer might consider you still attached to that employer with reasonable assurance of future work. Instead, emphasize that your assignment at University A concluded completely, with no offer or guarantee of future work there. Finally, make sure to certify for benefits every two weeks even while waiting for the interview. If approved, you'll only receive payment for weeks you properly certified.

its rly frustrating how EDD treats adjuncts different from other workers! we pay into the system just like everyone else but then they make it so hard to collect when we need it. hope ur interview goes well!

For your interview preparation, also gather evidence of your job search activities. EDD will want to verify you're making the required job contacts each week (at least 3 job search activities per week). If you've been applying to teaching positions at other institutions or even non-teaching positions related to your field, document all of these with dates, contact methods, and results. This shows you're actively seeking work and not just waiting for the next academic term.