Late CalJOBS resume upload before eligibility interview - Will EDD disqualify me?

You're probably fine with the resume being a couple days late. The eligibility interview is most likely about the SDI issue, not about CalJOBS. When you transition from disability to unemployment, EDD always wants to verify you're able to work now. They'll ask questions about your health status, work restrictions, and job search efforts. Prepare by having documentation ready about: 1. Medical clearance to return to work (if you have it) 2. Explanation of how your condition no longer prevents you from working 3. List of jobs you've applied for since filing Be honest but confident that you're fully able and available for work. The interviewer just needs to document this for their files.

dont stress bout the caljobs thing, its not that serious. I was like a month late uploading mine last year lol. but DEF have ur doctors note for the SDI stuff cuz they r super strict about that!! good luck

Be prepared for BOTH issues to come up. EDD can be extremely inconsistent. I had an eligibility interview scheduled for one reason but they ended up asking about 3 completely different things. The CalJOBS requirement is definitely something they can ping you for, and missing deadlines can lead to disqualification. The SDI transition is absolutely going to be discussed too. I'd suggest calling EDD before your interview to find out the specific reason it was scheduled. That way you can properly prepare. Good luck actually reaching someone though - that's a whole other nightmare!

I think its TOTALLY the SDI thing!!! EDD always does this when you go from disability to unemployment. My brother had the EXACT same situation and they just wanted to make sure he was actually able to work now. The interview was like 10 minutes and they approved him right away. I don't think they even check the CalJOBS stuff tbh, pretty sure that's just a formality. They're WAY more concerned about your ability to work after being on disability.

wait, your supposed to upload a resume to caljobs? i just made an account when they told me to but didn't do anything else 😳 been getting benefits for 3 months now and nobody said anything about a resume?

To prepare for your eligibility interview: 1. Have your work search records ready - even if they don't ask, it shows you're taking requirements seriously 2. Bring medical documentation showing you're fully released to work 3. For the late CalJOBS resume, be honest but brief: "I had technical difficulties with my old account and resolved it as quickly as possible" 4. Arrive 5-10 minutes early if it's in-person, or be ready by the phone 15 minutes before if it's by phone 5. Answer questions directly without volunteering unnecessary information Most importantly: don't stress too much. Being a couple days late on CalJOBS likely won't be a major issue if everything else is in order. The SDI transition is the more significant concern they'll focus on.

btw make sure ur by ur phone for the EXACT time they say theyll call. my friend missed her interview call by like 5 min cuz she was in the bathroom and they disqualified her for like 5 weeks it was a NIGHTMARE to fix

Update us after your interview! Always helpful to hear how these situations turn out for other claimants.

I went through a similar situation last year with a late CalJOBS resume upload (mine was 18 days late due to a family emergency). The eligibility interview ended up being entirely about my ability to work after a previous workers' comp claim - they didn't even mention CalJOBS once during the 15-minute call. My advice: Focus your prep on the SDI transition. Have your medical clearance ready and be able to clearly explain that you're fully recovered and actively seeking work. The interviewer will likely ask about any work restrictions, when you were cleared to return to work, and what types of jobs you're applying for. For the CalJOBS delay, if they bring it up, just explain you had account access issues and resolved it promptly once you figured it out. Don't overthink it - they're much more concerned about verifying your work eligibility than a minor administrative delay.

I had my eligibility interview about 6 months ago and it sounds like we have very similar situations. Mine was also scheduled after transitioning from SDI to unemployment, and I was also late with my CalJOBS resume (about 10 days late). The interview was 100% focused on my ability to work after being on disability. They asked: - What was the nature of my disability/injury - When was I medically cleared to return to work - Do I have any ongoing restrictions - Am I actively looking for work and able to accept employment immediately They never once mentioned CalJOBS or the late resume upload. The whole call took maybe 12 minutes and I was approved to continue receiving benefits. My recommendation is to have your medical clearance documentation ready and be prepared to confidently state that you're fully able to work without restrictions. The CalJOBS thing is really not something they seem to focus on during these interviews - it's all about verifying your work capacity after disability.

I'm a new member here but wanted to share since I just went through this exact situation last month! I was also transitioning from SDI to unemployment and had a late CalJOBS resume upload (mine was 12 days late because I couldn't remember my old login info). The eligibility interview was scheduled for the same reason as yours - the SDI transition. They want to verify you're actually able and available for work now. My interview lasted about 10 minutes and they asked: 1. What was my disability/injury that led to SDI 2. When was I medically cleared to return to work 3. Do I have any current work restrictions 4. Am I actively job searching and available to start work immediately The CalJOBS delay never came up at all! I was so worried about it beforehand but they were only focused on my work capacity. My advice: Have your medical clearance ready, be confident about your ability to work, and don't stress about the CalJOBS timing. You'll do fine! The fact that you uploaded it before your interview shows good faith effort to comply.

Just wanted to add my perspective as someone who works in workforce development - the eligibility interviews following SDI to unemployment transitions are super routine and generally straightforward. EDD is legally required to verify that claimants are able and available for work when they transition off disability benefits. The late CalJOBS resume upload really shouldn't be a major concern, especially since you did complete it before your interview. The system generates these interviews automatically based on your SDI history, not because of any specific compliance issues they've flagged. Come prepared with your medical clearance documentation and be ready to demonstrate that you're actively job searching. The interview is really just a checkbox exercise for them to document your work readiness in their system. You've got this!

I just wanted to chime in as someone who's been through multiple EDD eligibility interviews over the years. Based on everything you've shared, this sounds like a completely standard SDI-to-unemployment transition interview. The 16-day delay on CalJOBS really isn't as big of a deal as you think - I've seen people get away with much longer delays, and the fact that you completed it before your interview shows you're making a good faith effort to comply with requirements. Here's what I'd suggest for your prep: - Have that medical clearance handy (sounds like you're already on top of this!) - Prepare a brief, honest explanation of your injury/recovery if they ask - Be ready to confidently state you have no work restrictions - Have a few recent job applications ready to mention if they ask about your search efforts The interview will likely be quick and straightforward. EDD just needs to check the boxes that you're work-ready after being on disability. You've got all the right documentation and mindset - don't overthink it! Looking forward to hearing your positive update after Wednesday.

Hey there! I'm new to this community but wanted to share since I literally just had my eligibility interview last week for the exact same situation - SDI to unemployment transition with a late CalJOBS upload (mine was 19 days late because I forgot my password too!). The interview was super straightforward and lasted about 8 minutes. They only asked about my work capacity after disability - nothing about CalJOBS at all! The questions were basically: - Nature of my disability - When I was cleared to return to work - Any current limitations (I said none) - If I'm actively job searching I had my doctor's clearance ready but they didn't even ask to see it - just wanted me to confirm the date verbally. Honestly, I was way more stressed about it than I needed to be. Sounds like you're already well-prepared with your documentation. The fact that you got your resume uploaded before the interview shows you're compliant, even if it was a few days late. You'll do great on Wednesday! This community is awesome for support - glad I found it.

As someone who's been navigating EDD issues for a while, I wanted to add that your situation sounds very routine and manageable. The fact that you're being so proactive about preparing for this interview already shows you're taking it seriously. One thing I'd suggest - since you mentioned your workplace injury was from May 2024 and you have medical clearance from July 2024, make sure you can clearly explain that timeline if they ask. The gap between injury and clearance might come up, so just be ready with a simple explanation of your recovery process. Also, don't forget that you can ask them at the beginning of the call what specific topics they need to cover. Sometimes they'll actually tell you "we're here to discuss your work availability after disability" which can help you focus your answers and reduce anxiety about unknown issues. Based on all the experiences shared here, it really sounds like the CalJOBS delay is a non-issue for this type of interview. You've got this! The community will be rooting for you on Wednesday.