Quit due to workplace harassment then got let go early - EDD eligibility?

From my experience, this is kinda complicated territory with EDD. When I left my job bc of harassment, they initially denied my claim saying I quit voluntarily. I had to appeal and show all the documentation of the harassment and prove it created an unsafe environment that any reasonable person would leave. The fact that they let you go before your end date might actually help your case though! That could be considered a termination which is different than quitting. Did they give you any paperwork about the early termination?

Thanks for responding! They gave me a letter acknowledging my resignation and confirming my

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Thank you so much for this detailed explanation! I have emails, text messages, and written complaints to HR documenting the harassment. I'll definitely apply and mention both aspects. Should I expect EDD to contact my employer about this? I'm worried they'll just say I quit and that'll be the end of it.

they will 100% deny u at first, thats what edd does to everyone these days lol. my friend went thru something similar and got denied, then had to wait FOREVER for the appeal process. its all a big mess tbh

Yep happened to me too! First denial is like automatic these days. But OP should definitely still apply - worst they can say is no and then you just appeal.

Everyone here missing something IMPORTANT. When your employer CUTS your notice period short, that's effectively a termination!!! I had SAME THING happen in 2023 - gave 2 weeks, they said \

This is a really good point! When you file, there's actually a specific way to describe this situation. You should select that you were discharged/terminated rather than quit, and then explain in the details section about your resignation and how they ended your employment earlier than your stated end date.

I just want to mention that if you're struggling to get through to EDD to ask about your specific situation (which I recommend doing ASAP), you might want to try a service called Claimyr. It helped me actually get through to a real person when I was in a similarly confusing situation about my claim. Their site is claimyr.com and they have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km. I was on hold for hours before I found them, and then got through in about 20 minutes. The rep I spoke to gave me specific advice for my situation that made all the difference.

Thank you for this recommendation. I've been trying the EDD number all morning and either get disconnected or told they're at max callers. I'll check this out because I really want to speak to someone about my specific situation before filing.

You have a strong case for benefits based on two separate grounds:\n\n1. Constructive discharge due to harassment (as others mentioned)\n2. Employer-initiated separation before your resignation date\n\nThe second point is critical. California recognizes that when an employer accelerates a resignation date, they effectively convert a quit into a discharge for the time period between your actual departure and your intended last day. Document everything carefully, especially that letter specifying the \

is this still true if they pay u for those 2 weeks even tho they tell u not to come in? my friend was in a similar spot but got paid for the full notice period even tho they told her to leave early

To update what I shared earlier: if they pay you for the full notice period but don't allow you to work it, that's different from terminating you early. \n\nFor unemployment eligibility:\n- If they pay you through your original end date: It's still considered a voluntary quit\n- If they DON'T pay you through your original end date: It's considered a termination for the unpaid period\n\nSince you mentioned they're cutting your notice period short (and presumably not paying you for those 2 weeks), that supports the termination argument. Make sure to clarify your payment situation when you apply.

They're only paying me through my new last day, not through my original resignation date. So basically I'm losing 2 weeks of expected pay. Based on everyone's feedback, it sounds like I should apply right away, focus on both aspects (harassment and early termination), and be prepared for a possible initial denial and appeal process. I'm going to gather all my documentation tonight. Thank you all for the guidance!