EDD Appeal Filed - No More Weeks to Certify - Is This Normal?

yes this is completely normal unfortunately. during the appeal process they stop letting you certify. what happened in my case is that after i won my appeal (took about 8 weeks) they sent me a big batch of certification weeks all at once to fill out. it's stupid because if you lose your appeal you dont get anything but if you win they make you do all the back weeks anyway!!! just another way EDD makes things complicated for no reason.

This is actually normal procedure. When you file an appeal against a disqualification, EDD typically stops generating certification weeks until the appeal decision is made. The system does this because if your appeal is denied, they don't want you to have certified for weeks you ultimately wouldn't be eligible for. However, if your appeal is successful, they will retroactively allow you to certify for all the weeks during the appeal period. During this time, I'd recommend you: 1. Prepare all documentation for your appeal hearing 2. Continue your work search activities and document them 3. Keep track of which weeks you would have certified for If you win your appeal, you'll be able to certify for all those missed weeks and receive backpay for the entire period. Good luck with your appeal!

same thing for me last yr. no weeks 2 certify while appealing. waited 3 months b4 hearing!!! make sure u send ALL ur evidence to appeals board before hearing. look at ur notice 4 the deadline.

I recently went through this exact situation. You won't receive certification weeks while your appeal is pending, which is frustrating but standard procedure. What helped me immensely was using Claimyr (claimyr.com) to actually get through to an EDD representative. I kept getting the "maximum callers" message for days, but Claimyr got me connected to an agent in about 25 minutes. The rep couldn't change the certification situation, but they did give me a more specific timeline for my appeal and confirmed everything was filed correctly. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km In my case, I won my appeal after 6 weeks, and then got all my certification weeks at once. Make sure you're keeping detailed records of your job search during this time!

Yes, it definitely worked for me! I was skeptical at first because I'd tried calling over 30 times on my own with no luck. They basically keep dialing for you until they get through, then call you when they have an agent on the line. Saved me hours of redial frustration.

I don't think anybody here knows what they're talking about. My friend had an appeal last month and she still got weeks to certify!!!!! EDD always makes every case different so maybe call them??? But everytime I try to call they hang up on me after 2 hours on hold so good luck with that lol.

This is EXACTLY what the EDD wants!!! They make the system SO COMPLICATED that people give up and they save money. I went through 3 appeals (won them all) and each time was different. Sometimes they let me certify, sometimes not. The system is DESIGNED to be confusing and discourage people from collecting benefits THEY EARNED AND DESERVE. My advice? Document EVERYTHING. Every call, every letter, every email. Take screenshots of your UI Online account. When you win your appeal (and I hope you do), you'll need to fight for every penny they owe you, and having documentation is key. The EDD is NOT your friend!

I represented myself for all three. Just make sure you have PROOF of everything you claim. If you say you were laid off, you need documentation (emails, texts, layoff notice, etc). The judge will base everything on EVIDENCE not just your word against the employer's. If you have solid proof, you shouldn't need an attorney.

My brother in law works for EDD (not telling which office lol) and he says they're super backed up with appeals right now. Like thousands behind schedule. Might be why your account is in limbo.

just a heads up, when i was waiting for my appeal, i applied for calfresh (food stamps) which helped a bit with expenses. might be worth looking into if ur gonna be waiting a while with no income.

I'm going through this exact same situation right now! Filed my appeal about 2 weeks ago after being disqualified (employer said I was fired for cause but I have evidence showing it was actually a layoff due to budget cuts). Haven't had any certification weeks since filing the appeal either. It's really stressful not knowing how long this will take or if I'm missing something I should be doing. Reading everyone's experiences here is both reassuring and concerning - reassuring that this is normal, but concerning about how long some of you had to wait. Has anyone had success getting any kind of timeline estimate from EDD about when appeals are being processed? I know they say 30+ days but it sounds like reality is much longer.

I went through this same situation about 6 months ago and can confirm this is totally normal, though incredibly frustrating. When you file an appeal for a disqualification, EDD stops issuing certification weeks until the appeal is resolved. In my case, I waited about 10 weeks for my hearing (they're really backed up right now), but I won and got all my back weeks to certify at once. The good news is that if you win, you'll get paid for the entire period you were waiting - it's retroactive. A few tips that helped me: - Keep a detailed log of your job search activities during this time (you'll need them when you certify those back weeks) - Organize ALL your evidence for the hearing now while it's fresh - Consider applying for other assistance like CalFresh to help bridge the gap financially - Don't panic if it takes longer than 30 days - that timeline is very optimistic The waiting is awful but hang in there. If you have solid evidence that you were laid off and not fired/quit, you have a good chance of winning. Just make sure you submit all your documentation by the deadline they give you!

I'm currently dealing with this exact same situation and it's been really stressful! Filed my appeal about 5 weeks ago after being disqualified (employer claimed job abandonment but I was actually dealing with a family emergency and had documented communication about it). Like everyone else here, no certification weeks since filing the appeal. What's been driving me crazy is the complete lack of communication from EDD during this process. You file the appeal and then... nothing. Just radio silence while you're left wondering if you did something wrong or if the paperwork got lost. I've been keeping detailed records of everything like others suggested, and I did apply for CalFresh which has helped with groceries. One thing I learned from calling the appeals board directly (different number than regular EDD) is that they're currently scheduling hearings about 8-12 weeks out due to the backlog. The person I spoke with couldn't give me a specific date but confirmed my appeal was received and in the queue. For anyone else going through this - it really does seem like this is just how the system works, as frustrating as it is. The uncertainty about timing and income is the worst part, but at least from reading everyone's experiences here, it sounds like most people who have legitimate cases do eventually win their appeals and get their back pay.

I'm dealing with this exact same situation right now and it's such a relief to read everyone's experiences! Filed my appeal about 4 weeks ago after being disqualified - my employer claimed I was terminated for performance issues but I have documentation showing it was actually part of a company-wide restructuring. Like everyone else, no certification weeks since filing the appeal. It's been really tough financially, especially since I was counting on at least some income while job searching. The lack of communication from EDD during this process is probably the most frustrating part - you're just left in limbo wondering if everything is processing correctly. I've been documenting everything religiously and keeping track of my job search activities like others suggested. Also applied for CalFresh which has helped bridge some of the financial gap. Reading that most people here eventually won their appeals and got back pay is encouraging, even though the 6-12 week wait times sound pretty daunting. One question for those who went through the appeals process - did any of you try to gather additional evidence or witness statements after filing the initial appeal, or is it better to just submit everything you have by their deadline and not overcomplicate things?

I'm currently going through this exact situation too and it's so frustrating! Filed my appeal 6 weeks ago after being disqualified when my employer claimed I was fired for attendance issues, but I have medical documentation showing I had FMLA-protected absences. Haven't had any certification weeks since filing, which has been really tough financially. What's helped me so far: - Applied for CalFresh immediately (great suggestion from others here!) - Started a detailed spreadsheet tracking job search activities for when I eventually get to certify those back weeks - Called the appeals board directly (not regular EDD) and they confirmed my case is in queue - currently scheduling hearings 10-12 weeks out - Gathered every piece of documentation I could find related to my FMLA situation The waiting is absolutely brutal, especially with bills piling up, but reading everyone's experiences here gives me hope that this is just how their broken system works. It sounds like most people with legitimate cases do win eventually and get all their back pay. Hang in there everyone - we'll get through this mess!