Fired and hired same day - EDD waiting period question before new job starts

Yes, the waiting period is real. In California, there's a one-week unpaid waiting period for UI claims (not two weeks like your friend said). This means the first week after you file a claim is essentially a \

Thank you so much for clarifying! That makes more sense - one week instead of two. I'll tell him to file today. Quick follow-up question: Does he need to do anything special when he files to indicate that he already has a job lined up with a specific start date?

DONT LISTEN TO THAT 2 WEEK NONSENSE!!!!! its a 1 week waiting period in cali, and ur bud should file asap cause edd takes FOREVER to process claims these days. had my claim take almost 3 weeks to process back in august!!! make sure he mentions he was let go NOT FIRED or they might deny him

Not entirely accurate. There's a difference between being fired (for misconduct) vs laid off (not your fault). If he was actually fired for cause, that could impact eligibility. But the terminology people use casually isn't always what EDD means technically. The important thing is that he wasn't let go due to misconduct, which would disqualify him from benefits. Either way, he should be honest about the separation reason.

Filing is definitely worth it, but be prepared for potential delays in processing the claim. Your friend should file online immediately at edd.ca.gov, and be very clear about the reason for separation from the previous employer. He'll need to indicate that he has a job starting on 12/2 when certifying for benefits.\n\nOne thing to note: when he applies, he'll be asked if he's able and available for work - he should answer YES since technically he could accept temporary work during this gap period (even though practically he probably wouldn't).\n\nThe one-week waiting period is non-payable, but any eligible weeks after that would be paid, even if the claim is approved retroactively. Keep in mind that with only 2-3 weeks before his new job, it's possible the claim might not be processed before he starts working, but he would eventually receive the payment for eligible weeks.\n\nIf he has trouble reaching an EDD agent (very common right now), I'd recommend Claimyr (claimyr.com). I was stuck trying to resolve an issue with my claim for days until I found their service. They helped me get through to an EDD agent in under 30 minutes. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km. Worth it when you're in a time crunch like your friend.

ive tried applying for benefits when i already had a job lined up starting in a month and got denied because i wasnt \

That's a good point about individual case determination. To clarify for the OP: your friend should be truthful about having a job lined up, but also indicate that he would be willing to accept temporary work during this period if it were offered (even if realistically he wouldn't). The key EDD requirement is that you can't refuse suitable work while collecting benefits.

what kind of job did ur friend get fired from and why?? that matters alot with edd. they denied me cuz they said i got fired for \

He worked at a distribution warehouse and was let go because they're downsizing before the holiday season (weird timing, I know). It wasn't for misconduct or performance issues - they eliminated his position. His new job is actually at a competitor warehouse but they can't start him until December due to training schedule.

I had almost the exact same situation last year! Got laid off and had a new job starting 3 weeks later. The EDD system is really not designed for short gaps like this. I applied right away but by the time my claim was approved, I had already started my new job. The good news is that I still got paid for the eligible weeks (minus the waiting week). The bad news is that it took about 5 weeks for everything to process, so your friend will probably be working at his new job before he sees any UI money. But it's definitely worth applying - it's his money that he's entitled to.

did u have to do anything special when u started the new job? like call edd or just stop certifying??

When I certified for the week I started my new job, I reported my earnings for that week. Then for future weeks I just stopped certifying since I was employed full-time. Pretty simple actually!

To address your follow-up question - yes, he should indicate his employment situation accurately when filing. During the application process, he'll be asked about his work availability and if he has a definite date to return to work. He should answer \

Thanks for all this detail - super helpful! I'll make sure he understands he needs to say yes to the work search question even with the job lined up. Do you happen to know how long it typically takes for a claim to be processed these days? With only about 3 weeks until his start date, I'm wondering if he'll see any money before he starts the new job.

Processing times vary widely right now. Some claims get approved in 7-10 days while others take 3-4 weeks or longer, especially if there are any issues that require clarification. Given your friend's situation, here's what I'd recommend:\n\n1. File online today - the clock doesn't start until he files\n2. Use exact dates and details about his separation from the previous employer\n3. Indicate he has a job starting 12/2 when asked about return-to-work date\n4. Complete his first certification as soon as he's eligible (usually 2 weeks after filing)\n5. If his claim isn't processed before his new job starts, he should continue certifying for any weeks before 12/2, even if he's already working at the new job by the time he certifies\n\nRemember that benefits, if approved, will be retroactive to the eligible weeks after the waiting period, regardless of how long processing takes. So even if the money comes after he starts the new job, he'll still get paid for those eligible weeks in between.

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saw this thing on the news where edd had a glitch and a bunch of people couldnt certify this month. hope ur friend doesnt run into that mess

Ugh, that sounds frustrating. I hadn't heard about that glitch. Fingers crossed it's resolved by the time he needs to certify!