Transitioning from SDI to UI - what date to enter for last day worked?

put the actual last day u worked before disability. thats what they want to know. my friend did this wrong and her claim got all messed up

You should absolutely enter 8/15/23 as your last day worked. EDD needs to know the actual date you last performed work for an employer before your disability began. This is important because they use this information to determine your base period for calculating your weekly benefit amount. If you enter any other date, it will likely trigger an eligibility interview and delay your benefits. When transitioning from SDI to UI, make sure you have a doctor's release stating you're able to work again. You'll need this if EDD asks why there's such a long gap between your last work date and your UI application.

I went thru this last year. Yes use the actual last day you physically worked before going on disability. Also make sure you have your disability award letter handy because they might ask for it. good luck!

The system is designed to trick you! They WANT you to put the wrong date so they can deny your claim and save money. I put my last day as the day my disability ended and got disqualified. Had to appeal and it took 3 months to get a single dollar. THE WHOLE SYSTEM IS RIGGED AGAINST US!!!

I had the exact same problem trying to reach someone at EDD to confirm this. I kept getting the "we're experiencing high call volume" message for DAYS. Finally used Claimyr (claimyr.com) to get through and an EDD rep confirmed that yes, you need to use the actual last physical day of work before disability began. The rep also told me to make sure I had my disability case number ready for the UI application. Check out their video demo if you're stuck trying to reach someone: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km - it saved me at least a week of frustration.

wait i just remembered something important - make sure ur disability claim is actually CLOSED before u apply for unemployment. my sister tried to apply when she still had 1 week left on disability and they flagged her account for fraud investigation!

My cousin works for EDD and says they're extra picky about the transition from disability to unemployment lately. Something about too many covid claims or whatever. Just saying be super careful with all your dates.

I'm so confused now after reading all these responses! Does anyone know if this is different for PFL vs. regular disability? I was on paid family leave not medical disability so maybe it's different rules???

I went through this exact transition about 6 months ago and can confirm what others have said - definitely use 8/15/23 as your last day worked. That's the actual date you stopped performing work duties, which is what they're asking for. One thing I'd add that helped me: when you fill out the application, there's usually a section where you can add notes or explain gaps in employment. I mentioned something like "on State Disability Insurance from [start date] to [end date]" just to be crystal clear about the timeline. It seemed to help because my claim processed without any issues or interviews. Also make sure you're actually ready to work and actively seeking employment when you file - they take the "able and available" requirement seriously, especially coming off disability. Good luck with your claim!

I just went through this transition a few months ago and yes, absolutely use 8/15/23 as your last day worked! That's the actual date you stopped working before going on disability. A couple of tips that helped me: Make sure your SDI claim is completely closed before filing for UI (check your EDD account to confirm no pending payments). Also, when you file, be prepared to explain the gap - they may ask during the phone interview why there's such a long period between your last work date and filing for UI. Having your disability case number and award letter ready will help explain the timeline. The application process was actually smoother than I expected once I had all my documentation in order. Just answer all questions honestly and exactly as asked. Good luck with your claim!

Just wanted to add my experience since I went through this transition recently too. Definitely use 8/15/23 as your last day worked - that's the actual date you stopped working before disability, which is exactly what they're asking for. One thing I wish someone had told me: when you apply online, there's a section where you can upload documents right away. I'd recommend having your SDI award letter and a doctor's note clearing you to return to work ready to upload immediately. Even if they don't ask for it right away, having it in your file from the start seemed to help my claim process faster. Also, make sure you're genuinely ready to start job searching before you file. They're pretty strict about the "able and available" requirement, especially coming off disability. I started applying to jobs the day before I filed my UI claim so I had some applications to reference if they asked. The whole process took about 3 weeks from filing to first payment, which seemed pretty good compared to what I've heard from others. Hope this helps!