| Adjunct Junction by Kathy Holland, 2nd Vice President, GCC Guild |
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Kathy Holland,
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Now that summer is around the corner, it’s time to make plans. Perhaps it’s time for a vacation; perhaps it’s an opportunity to teach in a summer session. For those of us not teaching, it’s time to consider unemployment insurance, via the Employment Development Department (EDD). There are some important things to keep in mind when applying for unemployment. First, call EDD directly rather than using its website. As easy as the website is to use, it is not set up to accommodate the unique nuances that affect adjuncts. For example, the website will not give us the opportunity to cite the Cervisi case. The 1989 Cervisi v. California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board decision states that adjunct faculty is eligible for benefits because the employment contract does not provide “reasonable assurance” of employment, because adjunct contracts are contingent upon funding and enrollment and not an assurance of actual employment. Lastly, it does not matter if an adjunct is being paid during winter or summer for work previously completed (once you turn in grades, your work is completed!). These facts of the Cervisi case will be helpful to you when you call to file for benefits. When should you file? The best time is the week you finish administering finals. Yes, you may have a paycheck coming from Glendale College afterwards (see above paragraph), but when you turn grades in you are unemployed! You also need to keep in mind that there is a week layover in receiving that unemployment check. When you call, have ready your social security number, and the name, address, and phone number of the college. Something else to keep in mind: some EDD personnel may not be familiar with the Cervisi case and may deny your claim to benefits. If that happens, appeal immediately and be prepared to cite the Cervisi case again. Our Guild office will be available to help with the appeal, which is not difficult to win. No matter what your plans are for the summer, have a wonderful vacation.& Kathy Holland Kholland@glendale.edu |
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