EDD eligibility question: Can I get UI after being fired following long-term disability?

yes u can apply for ui after sdi, i did this last year. as long as ur able to work now ur good

You can definitely apply for UI after being on SDI, but your eligibility will depend on a few important factors. First, you need to be able and available for work now - which it sounds like you are, albeit with some medical restrictions. Second, the reason for separation matters. Since you were let go because they couldn't accommodate your restrictions (not for misconduct), you should qualify. Your base period for calculating benefits might be affected by your long disability period. EDD typically looks at your earnings from 5-17 months before you file your claim. Given your 20-month disability period, you'll want to check if you qualify for an alternate base period or if they'll look at your pre-disability wages. Make sure to clearly explain in your application that you were terminated because the employer couldn't accommodate your medical restrictions, not because of performance issues or misconduct.

I went thru somthing similar but mine was only 8 months on disability. When I applyed they used my wages from before I got hurt. You should be fine as long as you didnt get fired for something bad like stealing or no showing.

For UI after disability, there's a special provision in California law that can help in your situation. If your base period wages were affected by receiving disability payments (either SDI or workers' comp), EDD can extend the base period to include quarters before your disability began. You'll need to indicate on your application that you received disability benefits during the normal base period. As others mentioned, since you were let go because they couldn't accommodate your restrictions rather than for misconduct, you should qualify. When you file, be prepared to potentially have a phone interview about your separation circumstances. One important note: you need to be able to accept full-time work to qualify for UI. If your medical restrictions limit you to only part-time work, that could affect your eligibility. Make sure you're clear about what work you can accept when you certify.

DONT BOTHER!!! EDD is IMPOSSIBLE to reach if you have any issues with your claim!!! I was in almost the exact same situation and they completely messed up my claim. They couldn't figure out how to calculate my benefits after disability and put my claim on hold for TWELVE WEEKS!!!! I called 87 TIMES in one day and couldn't get through. Their system is BROKEN!!!

To answer your question about documentation - yes, it can be helpful to have the following ready to upload or submit if requested: 1. Doctor's note showing you're cleared to return to work with any restrictions 2. Any termination letter or documentation from your employer 3. Notice of Final Payment from your disability claim You might not need to submit these initially, but having them ready can speed things up if EDD requests verification. Also, when you certify for benefits, make sure you're accurately reporting any work restrictions you have while still indicating you're able and available for suitable work that accommodates those restrictions.

My cousin got denied after disability because they said she could of kept her job if she tried harder to get accomidations. Make sure you have proof your employer couldn't acomidate you. Did they give you anything in writing???

One more tip: when you have your eligibility interview (they'll likely schedule one given your situation), be very clear that: 1. You were ready and willing to return to work with the doctor-approved restrictions 2. Your employer couldn't accommodate those restrictions 3. You're actively looking for work that you can perform with your medical limitations Avoid mentioning that you were "fired" as that term can sometimes trigger concerns about misconduct. Instead, explain that your employment ended because your position was filled during your disability leave and no suitable alternative positions were available that could accommodate your medical restrictions. Good luck with your claim! With the documentation you have, you should be in good shape.