Need to reschedule EDD phone interview but system won't let me - will missing it affect my hostile workplace claim?

You need to call EDD directly to reschedule the interview - the online system doesn't allow rescheduling once an interview is set. Missing the interview will likely result in automatic disqualification since they'll make a determination based solely on employer information. As for the overpayment, that's a separate issue and requires its own appeal/response. Don't mix the two issues in one letter. For the hostile workplace claim, make sure you document specific incidents with dates and witnesses if possible.

lol good luck getting through on the phone. took me 57 calls last month 😩

Missing the interview will almost certainly result in disqualification. When you quit a job, the burden of proof is on you to show you had good cause to leave. Without your testimony in the interview, they'll likely only have the employer's side. Can you step out during lunch break for the call? Or ask your new employer for a 30-minute accommodation for an important call? Many employers understand unemployment matters need to be resolved. For the hostile workplace claim, you'll need to prove: 1. Specific incidents that made the environment hostile 2. That you attempted to resolve the issues with management/HR first 3. That the conditions would affect any reasonable person in your position Handle the overpayment separately - don't combine issues in correspondence.

I had the SAME EXACT PROBLEM last month!!! The online system is completely broken for rescheduling. I tried calling the regular number for days and couldn't get through. Finally used Claimyr (claimyr.com) and got connected to an EDD rep in about 20 minutes who rescheduled my interview. Totally worth it since missing that interview would have cost me thousands in benefits. Check out their demo video to see how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km

You're dealing with two completely different issues here. The phone interview is most likely about your job separation (hostile work environment claim), while the overpayment notice is about a past claim issue. For the interview: Call the EDD appointment scheduling line at 1-800-300-5616 as early as possible (8:00am). Be persistent! Missing your interview will almost certainly result in disqualification, and then you'd have to go through the appeal process which takes months. For the overpayment: If you believe it's incorrect, gather all your income reporting documentation from that period. If you agree you were overpaid, you can request a waiver if the overpayment wasn't your fault (EDD error). Don't mix these issues in your response - they're handled by different departments within EDD.

im in construction and had same problem with interview during work hours. write down EVERYTHING about why your workplace was hostile. specific dates, who said what, witnesses. my interview only took 15 min but they asked for lots of specific details. if u cant do interview send a detailed letter before the date explaining everything

Update: I was able to use Claimyr this morning and got through to EDD in about 15 minutes! The rep was actually really helpful and rescheduled my interview for next week when I'm off work. She also said I should absolutely respond to the overpayment notice separately by the deadline. For the hostile workplace documentation, I'm gathering all my emails to management and texts from coworkers who witnessed the incidents. Thanks everyone for your help - I was really panicking about this!