new job (3 months old) not working full time

[fueledbymusic]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA

I had lost my job of 19 years as of 2/11/2011 from a layoff.

I got a new job just a few days afterwards. As of 5/4/2011 Im only working part time. No work avail for full as of yet in my new job, they just don't have enough work.

If I want to file "non full time" employment, am I supposed to file non full time unemployment using the "new job" or using the "old job"?

I tried calling EDD. Of course I cant contact angent with all the automated instruction. Does not "let" me go to agent

 

[cbg]

If I want to file "non full time" employment, am I supposed to file non full time unemployment using the "new job" or using the "old job"?

That's not how it works. You don't designate one employer. Just answer the questions you are asked and let the EDD do their jobs.

 

[swalsh411]

You did not establish a claim right away when you were laid off? You realize you cannot collect for back weeks right?

 

[fueledbymusic]

You realize you cannot collect for back weeks right?

Back weeks? What does that mean.

 

[eerelations]

If you want to receive UI benefits for weeks starting Feb 19/11, you should have applied for those benefits on Feb 20/11. If you apply for UI benefits now, and your claim is approved, you will only receive benefits for time going forward from now. You will not receive benefits for the period Feb 19/11 - now. That period is the "back weeks" swalsh411 is referring to.

 

[fueledbymusic]

If you want to receive UI benefits for weeks starting Feb 19/11, you should have applied for those benefits on Feb 20/11. If you apply for UI benefits now, and your claim is approved, you will only receive benefits for time going forward from now. You will not receive benefits for the period Feb 19/11 - now. That period is the "back weeks" swalsh411 is referring to.

Well OK. I don't care about not being "paid" for 2-20 thru now.

But I can still file right. BUT the big question I have. I am working on the new job now. But its only part time. And its impossible to get a EDD agent on the phone. Im trying to fiqure out. Im confused! I know I can file unemployment in CA if I'm not working fulltime and physically able and ready to, but new job does not have work for it. I believe Im supposed to file with THIS new job right, even though its only 3 months old? (Or my 19 yr old job)

 

[eerelations]

As you've been told already, if you file you will be asked questions - just answer the questions and you'll be fine. You don't have to worry about "which job" - that's EDD's problem.

 

[cbg]

You don't "file with" ANY job. The EDD knows who gets charged for the claim and how to establish your benefit. You just answer the questions they ask you and they'll figure it out.

Filing a Claim

If you can't get through to them on the phone, use the on-line method. But stop worrying about who you "file with". That isn't how it works. You just answer the questions on the on-line form and EDD will do the rest.

 

[fueledbymusic]

The OP may be worried that a claim is filed against his current employer ...

Well actually sort of.

BUT anyway. I FINALLY managed to contact an EDD agent. I spent about 15 minutes finding the answer to my question.

They just basically told me to put the new delivery driver job as the "first". Then just fill in the info about all jobs I had in the last 18 months. They told me I am elgible to recieve $220 per week. But my new job makes me $450 twice monthly. But the $450 includes the $150 "lease amont", payment to use my own car. So that makes $300 twice monthly of "useable" wages. So that makes me elgible to get about $50-$70 weekly.... better than nothing.

BTW Thanks for you guys help. I was just getting cause of not knowing if jobs too new (I dont know) don't qualify for unemploymnent LOL

For the record. Im going to try to file now. Online

 

[cbg]

I wish you'd told us that was what you were worried about. We could have explained that unemployment is not based on how long you've worked for the last employer. It's based on the reason you left (or had hours reduced) from your most recent employer, with the benefit based on ALL your wages from ALL employers in the look back period.

Which is why I kept telling you what I did.

Glad you were able to get through and find an answer.

 

[commentator]

Yes, it's tough to get into the state systems in MANY states right now. But remember, that it's busy means that SOMEONE is getting in. Keep trying. Try in the early morning. Sometimes they put extra people on, will not take you unless you are "in queue" before a certain hour of the day. Persistent calling, holding the telephone for an hour at a time is the norm. But remember, if you were in a line, it would probably take you an hour or two to see someone also. We're all just conditioned to the instant "I call-they answer" mentality.

Glad you got it straightened out. It will not hurt you too much that you've waited to file your claim until you'd accepted a new job, that you've not gotten the hours promised. But in the future, it's not a bad idea when downsized, to file that claim before moving into another job.

Whatever you do, do not quit the new job because it's not as many hours or because you are not making as much as the old job. Because for those sort of determinations, this new job IS your job, regardless of where your benefits are coming from.

 

[pattytx]

One question. Did the company TELL you the job was 40 hours per week?

 

[fueledbymusic]

One question. Did the company TELL you the job was 40 hours per week?

Not really. My new boss told me he wants me to get "used to" the few stops I deliver to. Then eventually will put more stops (hours). Well, some jobs start "slow" then slowly picks up

 

[pattytx]

Not really. My new boss told me he wants me to get "used to" the few stops I deliver to. Then eventually will put more stops (hours). Well, some jobs start "slow" then slowly picks up

That's going to be your problem with partial benefits. The job was not intended, at least immediately, to be full time to start with.