EDD Appeal Hearing Results Timeline - How Long After Overpayment Appeal?

I went through an overpayment appeal back in January. In my experience, it took exactly 10 business days to receive the decision by mail. The judge told us at the end of the hearing that decisions are typically issued within 7-14 days, but that some complex cases might take longer. If you provided all your documentation clearly showing you reported income correctly, that should help speed things up. They're required by law to make a decision within 30 days, but they usually don't take that long for straightforward cases.

The ALJ (Administrative Law Judge) is SUPPOSED to make a decision within 30 days but LOL don't count on it!!! When I had my appeal for a similar overpayment issue last year it took almost 7 WEEKS to get my decision in the mail. And guess what? They DENIED my appeal even though I had proof I reported everything!!! Had to file a second level appeal with the CUIAB board which took ANOTHER 2 months!!! The EDD system is BROKEN. They make "mistakes" that hurt us and then make it impossible to fix them!!! 😡

my cousin had an appeal and got his letter in like 3 weeks i think? not sure tho but it wasn't super long.

For overpayment appeals specifically, the timeline typically works like this: 1. Most decisions arrive within 10-14 calendar days after the hearing 2. Complex cases can take up to 30 days (that's their internal guideline) 3. By California law, they're supposed to issue all decisions within 30 days, but this isn't always followed in practice Regarding your 25% reduction - unfortunately, they'll continue to withhold funds until a decision is made in your favor. If you win your appeal, they'll refund any incorrectly withheld amounts, but there's no pause during the appeal process. Make sure you check your UI Online account daily - sometimes the decision appears there before you get the physical mail. Also, if it's been more than 14 days, you can call the Appeals Division directly at (916) 263-1796 to check on the status.

I think it depends on which office handled your appeal and how complex your case is. I had an overpayment appeal hearing in November for a smaller amount (about $2,100) and got my decision in exactly 8 days. My partner had one for a larger amount with more documentation and it took just over 3 weeks. Did the judge say anything at the end of your hearing about when to expect the decision? Sometimes they'll give you a general timeframe.

why are they even taking 25% when ur appealing?? thats not right they should wait till after decision

One thing to consider - if your appeal has been pending for more than 14 days, you can also contact your state assembly member's office. They often have EDD liaisons who can help check on appeal statuses. I've seen cases where this helped speed up decisions that were taking too long. Just Google "[your area] state assembly member" and you should find contact info for your representative.

Just got my appeal decision yesterday for an overpayment issue with EDD. My hearing was on February 6, so it took exactly 16 days to get the decision in the mail. The letter was dated February 15 though, so it seems like they made the decision in about 9 days but then it took another week for mail delivery. Check your mailbox carefully - the envelope looks pretty ordinary and I almost thought it was junk mail!

good luck!! the waiting is so stressful, i remember checking my mailbox like 5 times a day when i was waiting lol

Update: Got my decision in the mail today! That's 13 days after the hearing. The judge ruled in my favor and found that I had correctly reported all my income! They're cancelling the overpayment and will refund the money they've been deducting from my payments. So relieved this nightmare is over. Thanks everyone for your help and support!