EDD scheduled eligibility interview claiming I quit my job but I'm still employed - what's going on?

omg this happened to my cousin last month!! edd totally messed up and said she quit when she was just reduced hours. she had to get a letter from her boss confirming she was still employed + her most recent schedule showing she was getting less hours. bring all that documentation to ur interview!!

This is actually a pretty common misunderstanding that happens with part-time/on-call employment. What likely happened is that your employer reported significantly reduced or zero earnings for you during the quarter, and the EDD computer system automatically flagged it as a separation issue. When you attend your eligibility interview, bring: 1. Recent paystubs (even if they're small amounts) 2. Your employee ID/badge if you have one 3. A statement from your supervisor confirming your continued employment 4. Screenshots of your active employee portal access 5. Any communications about your on-call status During the interview, clearly explain that you're still employed but with reduced hours. The interviewer should remove the voluntary quit issue once they verify your current employment status.

the EXACT same thing happnd to me!!!!! edd is so incompeten ts2g. they said i quit my job at Target but i was just seasonal and they cut my hours to like 4 a week. the interview was actually easy once i explained, just make sure u dont sound nervus or they'll think ur lying lol

Sounds like there was a miscommunication between your employer and EDD. When companies report quarterly wages, sometimes drastically reduced hours get misinterpreted as separation from employment. Here's what likely happened: 1. Your employer reported very low earnings for you in their quarterly report 2. EDD's system flagged this as a potential separation issue 3. Without additional information, they defaulted to assuming you quit In your interview, they'll ask about your relationship with this employer. Be clear that you never quit, are still employed, but working reduced hours which is why you applied for partial unemployment benefits. Make sure to mention that you're still on the schedule, have active employee credentials, and are considered employed by the company. Bring documentation proving your continued employment status. This hiccup shouldn't affect your benefits as long as you explain the situation clearly.

EDD IS THE WORST!! They assumed I "abandoned my job" last year when I was actually on approved medical leave! Took FOUR MONTHS to sort out and I had to appeal twice. Their systems are broken and nobody there knows what they're doing. Good luck with this mess, seriously.

If you're having trouble getting through to an EDD representative before your interview to clarify this situation, check out Claimyr.com. I was in a similar situation with confusing paperwork and couldn't get through on the EDD lines for days. Claimyr connected me with an EDD agent within about 20 minutes. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km that shows how it works. It was worth it to get everything straightened out before my interview instead of stressing for days.

MAKE SURE you have exact dates of all your shifts for the last few months!!! The interviewer asked me for specific dates I worked when I had a similar issue and I couldn't remember them all. Looked super suspicious even though I was telling the truth. Get a record from your timesheet system if possible.

what department do u work in at medserve? my sisters trying to get a job there

One other thing to consider - make sure you accurately certified for any weeks where you had reduced hours. If you received ANY wages during a week, you need to report those when certifying, even if it was just for a few hours. Some claimants mistakenly report no earnings when they have greatly reduced but not zero hours, and this can trigger eligibility issues as well.

Make sure you arrive early to your interview and have your EDD Customer Account Number ready. The eligibility interviewer will likely ask detailed questions about your work schedule over the past few months, so having a calendar or work schedule with you would be extremely helpful. Also, don't get defensive or frustrated during the interview (even though this situation is frustrating). Stay calm, stick to facts, and clearly explain that you remain employed but with reduced hours, which is precisely what partial unemployment benefits are designed for.

I went through something very similar with EDD last year! They flagged me for "job abandonment" when I was actually just working reduced hours due to my employer cutting shifts. Here's what really helped me prepare: 1. Get everything in writing from your employer - not just a verbal confirmation from your supervisor, but an actual letter on company letterhead stating you're still employed 2. Print out your recent pay stubs AND a statement showing your direct deposit setup is still active 3. Take screenshots of your employee portal showing your active status and any recent shift postings you've viewed 4. If you have any recent text messages or emails about picking up shifts, screenshot those too The key is proving continuous employment relationship, not just that you worked recently. During my interview, I emphasized that I never resigned, never received termination paperwork, and was still actively seeking additional hours through their internal system. The interviewer cleared the flag immediately once I showed all the documentation. Don't stress too much - this is actually a pretty routine mix-up with part-time/on-call workers, and they see it all the time. Just be prepared with your paperwork and you'll be fine!