Need help! Can I reopen EDD claim with zero balance after being laid off again?

You need to file a new claim. Your benefit year is probably over by now (they last 12 months from when you first apply). Since you worked at the new job and got laid off again, you'll qualify for a new claim with a new benefit amount based on your earnings during your base period. The base period is the first 4 of the last 5 completed calendar quarters before you file. Go to UI Online and submit a new application. Make sure to include all your work history from both jobs. The system will calculate if you're eligible and for how much.

i had something similar happen last year... but i think it depends on WHEN u filed the first time. if its been less than 12 months since ur first claim u might not be able to file a whole new one yet. try reopening ur old one first, thats what i did

The first thing you should do is log into your UI Online account and check your claim status. Look for: 1. Your benefit year end date (should be 12 months after you first applied) 2. Your remaining claim balance If your benefit year already ended (which it probably did if you filed last October), you'll need to file a completely new claim. If by some chance your benefit year is still active AND you have that one payment left, you could reopen. Either way, be prepared to face delays. The EDD system gets overwhelmed with new claims and reopenings constantly. Since you worked at a new job since your last claim, they'll need to verify your employment and wages, which can add time. Also, just to clarify - being "maxed out" only applies to a specific claim. Once you file a new claim, you'll get a new benefit amount based on your highest-earning quarters in your base period.

In between your two jobs, did you work at all or earn any income? If so, make sure to report that when filing your new claim. Any unreported income could cause problems with your new claim. Also, gather your employment information from both jobs - especially the most recent one. You'll need accurate employment dates, employer contact info, and reason for separation (layoff due to restructuring in your case). I recommend calling EDD directly to make sure you're filing correctly. The problem is actually getting through to them on the phone...

DONT WASTE UR TIME trying to call EDD directly!!! I spent 3 WHOLE DAYS trying to get through last month. Busy signals, disconnections, or that annoying "we're experiencing high call volume" message over and over. I finally used Claimyr (claimyr.com) and got connected to an EDD agent in like 20 minutes. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km It was actually worth it because the EDD rep was able to fix my issue right away. Otherwise I might STILL be trying to get through.

To directly answer your question about being "maxed out" - that only applies to your previous claim. Each unemployment claim has its own maximum benefit amount based on your earnings during the qualifying period. Since you worked at another job since your last claim, those wages will now be part of the calculation for your new claim (assuming they fall within the base period). You'll get a notice after you apply showing your weekly benefit amount and total claim amount for this new claim period. Also, be prepared for the fact that your weekly benefit amount might be different this time depending on your earnings at the new job.

i had this exact situation last year and it was a NIGHTMARE. filed new claim and they said I didn't have enough wages in my base period because my new job was too short. ended up with NOTHING for 2 months until my old benefit year finally ended. the whole system is RIGGED i swear

also dont forget u have to do those stupid work search activities again every week when u certify!! I almost lost benefits cuz i forgot to do them when i went back on UI

When you file your new claim, make sure your separation reason is clearly marked as "layoff" or "reduction in force" rather than anything that might suggest you quit or were fired for cause. This makes a huge difference in how quickly your claim is processed. Also, the first payment on a new claim is often delayed by about 3 weeks even if everything goes smoothly, so plan your finances accordingly if possible.

UPDATE: I filed a new claim yesterday through UI Online. It was actually easier than I remembered - took about 30 minutes to complete. The system confirmed my benefit year had ended from my previous claim. Now I just have to wait and hope it processes quickly. Thanks everyone for the advice and guidance!