Denied EDD claim from Nov 2024 - can I still appeal or reapply now?

The standard deadline to appeal an EDD disqualification is 30 days from the date on your determination notice. However, you might still have options: 1. You can file a late appeal explaining the good cause for your delay (your family emergency could qualify). Use the DE 1000M form. 2. You could file a new claim now if you have earnings in your new base period. The base period for a claim filed now would be different than when you applied in November. 3. If your employer misreported wages, contact EDD with your paystubs to request a wage investigation. I recommend calling EDD directly to explain your situation and see what they advise for your specific case.

my cousin got denied last year too and fought it like 4 months later and won!! just tell them u had EXTREME HARDSHIP and couldn't respond in time. they can be lenient sometimes just depends who reviews ur case

Honestly, you're probably out of luck on appealing the old claim. 30 days is pretty strict. I'd focus on whether you can file a new claim now instead. Do you have enough work history in the last 18 months for a new claim? That might be a better route than trying to fight the old one.

I had a similar situation happen back in 2023. I was denied initially, didn't appeal within 30 days, but then filed what's called a "late appeal" about 3 months later. I had to fill out the DE 1000M form explaining why I missed the deadline (I was hospitalized). They scheduled me for a special hearing just on whether my late appeal should be accepted before even looking at the merits of my case. The judge ended up accepting my reason and then moved forward with my regular appeal, which I eventually won. Call EDD ASAP and ask about the late appeal process. The number is always busy though. I actually used a service called Claimyr to get through to an agent quickly (claimyr.com) - they have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km Worth trying both the late appeal AND filing a new claim if you qualify now. Good luck!

the edd system is RIGGED to deny people!!!! i bet they "lost" your wage info on purpose. thats why you ALWAYS APPEAL no matter what. those jerks denied me too claiming i quit when i was FIRED and i had to fight for 4 months to get my $$$. keep fighting!!!

I work with unemployment cases regularly. Here's what you need to know: 1. For a late appeal: You need to show "good cause" for why you didn't appeal within 30 days. Family emergencies can qualify, especially if documented. 2. Base period wage issues: If you have paystubs proving your earnings, that's excellent evidence for your appeal. Bring copies of all documentation. 3. Time factors: While late appeals can be accepted, the further past the deadline, the stronger your good cause needs to be. At 5 months, you'll need a compelling explanation. 4. New claim option: Depending on your work history since the denial, you might qualify for a new claim with a different base period now. I recommend pursuing both options simultaneously - file the late appeal with your evidence AND check if you qualify for a new claim now. The key is to act immediately, as further delays only make acceptance of a late appeal less likely.

Thank you all SO MUCH for the helpful responses! I'm feeling much more hopeful now. I'm going to try both routes - filing the late appeal with my paystubs AND checking if I can file a new claim. I'll use that Claimyr service to actually reach someone at EDD since I've wasted hours trying to get through. I'll update this thread once I have some news!

Just wanted to add that when you file your late appeal, make sure to be very specific about your family emergency and how it prevented you from responding within 30 days. The more detailed documentation you can provide (medical records, death certificates, etc.), the better your chances. Also, don't forget to request a wage investigation at the same time - if your employer did misreport your wages, EDD needs to correct their records regardless of which route you take. You can submit your paystubs directly through the EDD website or bring them to your local EDD office. One more tip: keep copies of EVERYTHING you submit. EDD has been known to lose paperwork, so having duplicates saved you a lot of headaches if you need to resubmit later.

I went through something very similar last year! I was denied in December 2023 for insufficient earnings and didn't appeal until March 2024 due to dealing with my mom's cancer treatment. EDD actually accepted my late appeal after I submitted the DE 1000M form with hospital records and a detailed explanation. A few things that really helped my case: 1) I was very specific about how the family crisis prevented me from handling the appeal (couldn't focus, was at hospital daily, etc.), 2) I included actual documentation (medical records, bills), and 3) I had my paystubs organized to clearly show the wage discrepancy. The hearing officer told me that family medical emergencies are one of the most commonly accepted "good cause" reasons, especially when you have documentation. The whole process took about 2 months from filing the late appeal to getting my benefits, but it was worth it - I ended up getting retroactive payments back to my original claim date. Don't give up! Five months isn't that long in EDD terms, and having your paystubs as proof of the wage error gives you a really strong case. Make sure to emphasize both the family emergency AND the employer's wage reporting mistake in your appeal.