Will EDD disqualify me if I quit dishwashing job after 4 days due to safety concerns?

EDD won't automatically deny your claim, but they might have questions. You need to be prepared to explain that you quit for "good cause" which can include unsafe working conditions. Make sure you document everything about the sanitation issues - were there any health code violations you observed? Did you bring up these concerns to management before quitting? These details matter. Since you only worked there 4 days, it might not impact your claim much, especially since your base period wages will be from the logistics job. When you certify, be honest about quitting and select the appropriate reason.

omg they CANT do that!!! my brother went thru same thing last yr when he quit his second job and still got benefits from first job. u should be fine as long as u explain u quit for safety hazard reasons. EDD has rules about that.

Actually, this is a tricky situation. When you file for unemployment, EDD looks at your most recent work separation - which in your case would be the dishwashing job you quit. Since you voluntarily left that job, they could potentially disqualify you. HOWEVER, there's an important exception: if you can prove you quit for "good cause" related to health or safety concerns, you may still qualify. When you certify, you'll need to clearly explain why you quit and be ready for a phone interview where they'll ask for specifics. The bigger issue might be that you waited to reopen your claim. Did you ever reopen your original claim after the benefit year ended? If not, you might need to file a new claim entirely based on your logistics job earnings.

I had a similar situation last year. I was laid off from my main job then quit a part-time job after only a week due to unsafe conditions. When I certified, I marked that I quit and selected "unsafe working conditions" as the reason. EDD scheduled a phone interview to ask details about why I felt it was unsafe (which is standard procedure). I explained everything honestly, and my benefits continued without any issues. The key is being able to explain why a "reasonable person" would have quit under the same circumstances. Health and safety concerns are valid reasons for quitting with "good cause." Be sure to mention: 1. The specific sanitation protocols they failed to follow 2. Any attempts you made to resolve the issue before quitting 3. How the working conditions could potentially harm you or customers When you certify, be totally honest. Don't try to hide that you worked there or that you quit.

Has anyone called EDD bout this? I tried calling them 23 times today and couldnt get thru. This is So FRUSTRATING!!!! They expect us to follow all these rules but then dont answer when we have questions!!!

I think everyones missing something important here - when u said u already had an open claim but werent receiving benefits? Why weren't u getting paid on the original claim? Was it disqualified or just waiting for the benefit year to end? That might affect what happens with your current situation too.

Based on your clarification, here's what you need to know: 1. EDD will evaluate your most recent separation (the dishwashing job) 2. You need to establish "good cause" for quitting, which includes: - Unsafe working conditions - Substantial deviation from your original job duties - Health and safety concerns 3. You'll likely have a phone interview where you'll need to explain: - Specifically what sanitation protocols were violated - How your duties differed from what was agreed upon - Any steps you took to resolve the issues before quitting 4. Since your base period wages will primarily come from your logistics job (where you were laid off), the monetary amount should be based on that higher income. If you prepare properly for the interview and clearly explain the unsafe conditions, you have a good chance of qualifying. Just be honest and specific.

my friend got denied benefits for quitting a job after 2 weeks even tho she had worked at her main job for 3 yrs before being laid off!! the system is broken!!! 😡😡😡

This happened to me! I actually had to appeal my disqualification. Make sure when you certify you clearly indicate you quit for HEALTH AND SAFETY reasons! If they schedule an interview, be ready with specific examples of the safety violations. I won my appeal by showing the job duties were misrepresented (hired for one thing, made to do another) and that safety protocols weren't followed. It was stressful but worked out in the end. Don't give up!

Just my testimony! I was specific about dates, names of supervisors I spoke to, and exactly what safety protocols were violated (and why they mattered). Being very detailed helped a lot. The judge believed me because I could answer all follow-up questions consistently. Oh, and I mentioned I tried to resolve it before quitting - that part is super important!