Should I file for EDD now if my hours are getting cut Monday? Partial UI question

You can actually apply for unemployment as soon as you know your hours will be reduced - you don't have to wait until it happens. EDD allows for 'partial unemployment' when your hours are significantly cut like yours. With a reduction from 40 to 15 hours, you'd likely qualify for partial benefits to help offset some of the lost income. When you certify each week, you'll report the hours you actually worked and earnings, and EDD will calculate your partial benefit amount accordingly. Just be honest about your start date of reduced hours when you apply.

I would NOT apply until after your hours are actually cut. When I applied early last year they DENIED me because i still had my job even tho i told them my hours were being cut!!! The whole system is designed to make it hard to get benefits. Just wait until Monday, then apply and make it clear your hours were cut. That way there won't be any confusion about your employment status.

I went through this exact situation in February! My hours at the restaurant went from 38 to 12 per week. I filed for UI right after it happened and got approved for partial benefits. When you file, there's an option that asks if you're still working - select yes and then it'll ask about reduced hours. Make sure you have your quarterly earnings handy because they'll ask for that info. Also, be prepared that your weekly benefit will be reduced based on what you earn during those 15 hours. They use a formula that deducts a portion of your earnings from your weekly benefit amount.

apply now dont wait!!! the system takes FOREVER to process claims these days. my sisters claim took 6 weeks to get approved and she almost got evicted waiting for her first payment. the sooner u get in the system the better

If you're having trouble reaching EDD to ask questions about your reduced hours claim (which can be confusing), I recommend trying Claimyr. It helped me get through to an actual EDD rep in about 15 minutes when I was dealing with my partial unemployment claim. You can see how it works in their video demo: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km. Their website is claimyr.com. I was skeptical at first but it actually worked when I kept getting the "too many callers" message trying on my own for days.

just fyi you DO NOT get your full unemployment amount when working part time. they subtract some of what u earn from ur benefit. i think they let u keep like the first $25 or something then take away 75% of the rest. the formuls is on the edd site somewhere. i was surprised when my check was way less than i expected my first week.

Thank you everyone for the advice! I'm going to go ahead and apply today. One more question - my manager mentioned this reduction might only last 2-3 months. Will I need to do anything special when my hours go back up, or do I just report the additional earnings when I certify?

MAKE SURE u save all ur paystubs and take screenshots of ur work schedule too!! my friend got hit with an overpayment notice because her employer reported different hours than what she claimed. EDD always sides with the employer unless u have proof!!