EDD filing for seasonal job - closed Monday/Tuesday but scheduled M-F - when to file?

you cant file for unemployment for days you didnt work if you havent even started the job yet. EDD requires you to have earned wages in the base period before you can qualify. 2 days off before you even start isnt unemployment

To qualify for unemployment benefits in California, you need to have earned enough wages during your base period (typically the 12-month period before you file). Since you haven't started the seasonal job yet, you wouldn't qualify for benefits based on those two days you won't be working. Also, unemployment is for when you lose your job through no fault of your own or have your hours significantly reduced - not just for occasional days off. When you do start working, if they consistently reduce your hours below what you were promised, then you might qualify for partial unemployment. For seasonal work, you'll typically only file once the season ends and you're fully laid off. Hope that helps clarify things!

I was in a situation like this last year!!! The rules say you have to have earned enough in your base period (which is like a year before you apply) AND you have to be able to work and looking for work. Since you haven't earned anything at this job yet and have a start date lined up, EDD would deny you. But the GOOD news is that once you start working and IF they reduce your hours below what you were hired for, you MIGHT qualify for partial unemployment. Just make sure you're working there long enough to earn enough to qualify - I think it's like $1,300 in your highest quarter?

The EDD system is TERRIBLE for seasonal workers! They make it nearly impossible to get any help unless you've already worked a ton. I went through this last year and spent HOURS on the phone trying to get someone. You'll likely wait until your season ends completely. The real question is will they hire you back after the season or is this truly temporary? When you DO need to file after the season, I recommend using Claimyr (claimyr.com) to get through to an EDD rep quickly. They have a service that helps you actually reach a human at EDD without waiting for days. Saved me so much stress! You can see how it works at https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km

There are a few things to understand about unemployment and seasonal work: 1. You need to have earned wages in a base period (typically 12-15 months before filing) 2. For partial unemployment, your hours need to be reduced from your normal schedule 3. Two days off before you even start doesn't count as reduced hours 4. Seasonal workers typically file at the end of their season When your seasonal position does end, file immediately - don't wait. Benefits start from when you file, not when you lost your job. Also, make sure you're available for work during your claim and actively looking for work (keep records of job applications).

i had seasonal work at amazon warehouse last year. you dont get unemployment for random days off. you get it when the season ENDS. and only if you earned enough during the time you worked. if the season is short you might not qualify. also when you do file make sure you answer the certification questions right. they ask if you refused work and stuff.

sounds like ur overthinking this tbh... 2 days off before u even start isnt what unemployment is for. file when the whole job ends

Just to add another perspective - I work in HR at a company that hires seasonal workers. Those initial closure days are pretty normal for retail/warehouse seasonal positions, especially around inventory time. Don't stress about it! One thing to keep in mind: when you do start working, keep track of your pay stubs and hours worked. If your employer consistently gives you fewer hours than what you were hired for (like if they promised 40 hours/week but only give you 20), THEN you might qualify for partial unemployment benefits. But you'd need to have worked long enough to meet the wage requirements first. Good luck with the new job!