Worried about EDD eligibility interview - employer incorrectly reporting I quit

chill out lol edd takes FOREVER to do those calls. i waited like 2 months for mine last summer. just make sure u keep certifying every 2 weeks

For eligibility interviews related to separation issues (like employer claiming you quit), prepare the following evidence: 1. Any emails/texts showing you were seeking clarification about your employment status 2. Documentation of your work schedule showing reduction to zero hours 3. Any communication where you expressed desire to continue working 4. Names and dates of people you spoke with trying to resolve the situation The timeline varies widely right now - some get calls within 2-3 weeks, others wait 6-8 weeks. EDD will make several attempts to reach your former employer. If they cannot reach them after multiple attempts, they'll often make a determination based solely on your testimony and evidence. During your interview, clearly explain the seasonal-to-permanent promise and how they essentially performed a 'constructive dismissal' by cutting your hours to zero without formal separation.

my cousin's roomate had the EXACT same thing happen at target!!! they hired him seasonal, promised permanent, then ghosted him on the schedule. EDD approved him even tho target said he quit!!!! he had to wait like a month for the interview but they believed him not target

Dealing with EDD is frustrating but let me offer some practical advice. The eligibility interview is crucial when there's conflicting information about why you separated from your employer. First, YES - include that original job offer letter! That's excellent evidence. Second, "constructive dismissal" means when an employer makes working conditions so intolerable that you're essentially forced to leave - but in your case, it's even more straightforward: they reduced your hours to zero without formally terminating you. This is effectively a layoff. Third, prepare a brief, clear timeline of events. Start with hire date, then when you were told you'd be permanent, when hours were cut, and all your attempts to resolve the situation. When the interviewer calls, remain calm and stick to facts without emotional language. They're looking for a clear sequence of events and whether you had good cause if you did leave. If you need to reach EDD before your interview to check status or address urgent concerns, I recommend Claimyr (claimyr.com). They helped me get through to an actual EDD rep after weeks of failed calls. Check their demo: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km

THE EDD INTERVIEW SYSTEM IS COMPLETELY BROKEN!!!! I waited 11 WEEKS for my interview and then the interviewer had NO CLUE about my industry and denied me anyway!!!! Had to appeal and wait ANOTHER 8 weeks for a hearing!!! THE WHOLE SYSTEM IS DESIGNED TO MAKE YOU GIVE UP!!!!

I've been through almost this exact scenario last year. What happened with me was they scheduled my eligibility interview about 4 weeks after my first certification. The interview itself was really straightforward - about 15 minutes of questions. The key thing that helped me was having a one-page summary I could reference during the call with bullet points of: - Exact dates of employment - Who told me what and when regarding permanent status - Dates I reached out trying to get hours - Names of supervisors I spoke with My former employer never responded to EDD (typical), and I was approved based on my evidence alone. They determined it was a layoff, not a quit. One thing to note - make sure you continue certifying every two weeks even while waiting for the interview. If approved, they'll release all those weeks of payment at once.

hey does anyone know if u have to do the work search requirements while waiting for the interview? ive been applying to jobs but do i need to list them all in the certification?

Did your employer ever put anything in writing about the permanent position? I had a similar situation but my employer had sent me an email confirming transition to regular staff, which really helped my case when they later claimed I was always just seasonal. The interview happened about 5 weeks after I filed.

Just wanted to update that I went through my records from when this happened to me. My timeline was: - Filed claim: June 3 - First certification: June 17 - Eligibility interview notice: June 29 (letter arrived July 3) - Interview conducted: July 12 - Determination letter: July 18 (approved) So from filing to interview was almost exactly 5.5 weeks for me. Hope that helps give you some idea of timeline.