EDD eligibility question: Can I get UI after quitting full-time job due to childcare but still working part-time?

ur gonna have a hard time gettin benefits if u quit voluntarily. EDD usually only pays if ur laid off or fired without cause

This is actually considered a "good cause" quit in some circumstances. If you can prove that you had no reasonable alternative but to quit due to childcare issues, EDD may approve your claim. You'll need to be ready to explain during your eligibility interview: 1. How your work schedule changed 2. What efforts you made to find childcare 3. Whether you discussed alternatives with your employer before quitting The key is showing you tried everything possible before quitting. Make sure you have documentation showing schedule changes and childcare search efforts.

I just went through something SUPER similar!!!!! Had to quit my nursing job because they switched me from day to night shift and I couldn't find overnight childcare for my toddler. EDD initially DENIED my claim saying I quit "voluntarily" but I appealed and eventually won. The appeal process was stressful but worth it. Make sure you DOCUMENT EVERYTHING about your childcare search!!! I had to wait almost 3 months for benefits though so prepare financially if you can.

You can absolutely apply but IMO don't get your hopes up. My cousin tried to get UI after quitting for childcare and got denied. EDD is super strict about voluntary quits. Good luck tho!

You might still qualify for partial unemployment with your part-time job. When you certify, you'll report your part-time earnings and EDD will reduce your weekly benefit amount accordingly. But if your part-time earnings are significantly less than what you'd receive from unemployment, you could still get some benefits. Regarding the quit: California recognizes childcare issues as potential good cause for leaving employment, but you'll need to prove: 1. The childcare problem was real and substantial 2. You had no reasonable alternative 3. You tried to preserve your employment Be prepared for a detailed eligibility interview where they'll ask about specific efforts you made to resolve the situation before quitting.

Trying to reach EDD to discuss your specific situation will be super helpful, but it's nearly impossible to get through on their phone lines these days. I was in a similar situation and spent WEEKS trying to talk to someone. I finally used Claimyr (claimyr.com) to get connected to an EDD agent - they have this system that calls EDD for you and connects you when they get through. Saved me hours of redial hell. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km The agent I spoke with was able to give me specific advice for my situation which made all the difference in my claim being approved.

A few important points that haven't been mentioned yet: 1. Since you've only been at your part-time job for 4 months, EDD will look at your earnings from both jobs to determine your benefit amount. Your base period will include wages from your 3-year job, which is good for your potential benefit amount. 2. When you certify, you must be available for full-time work. This means you need to be willing and able to accept suitable full-time employment, even while working part-time. 3. You'll need to conduct a job search and document your work search activities when certifying. 4. If approved, your weekly benefit amount will be reduced by a portion of your part-time earnings. Childcare issues can qualify as good cause for voluntary quit, but as others mentioned, documentation is key. The specific regulation is Title 22, Section 1256-9(b) of the California Code, which recognizes domestic circumstances including childcare problems as potential good cause.

UI benifets are a JOKE anyway... you'll get way less than you think and they'll find any excuse to deny you!! The whole systems rigged against working parents. I applied after I had to quit cuz of my kids school schedule and EDD treated me like I was trying to commit fraud or something 🙄

whats ur weekly income at the part time job? if its too much u might not get any benefits anyway