EDD Appeal Hearing timeline - how long until decision after court appearance?

Generally decisions come within 7-10 business days after your hearing. The judge has to review all the evidence presented and write up their decision. If you win, EDD usually processes payments within 3-5 business days after receiving the decision from the appeals board, but it can sometimes take up to 2 weeks for the money to actually hit your account. Sounds like you had good documentation for your case - that's really important since the burden is on you to prove you had good cause to leave.

i got my desicion in 5 days last month but my friend waited almst 3 weeks for hers so its kinda random i think. good luck!

I went through this EXACT situation in January and it was maddening! Let me save you some stress - I couldn't get through to anyone at EDD to ask about my pending payments after I won my appeal. Kept getting the "we're experiencing high call volume" message for DAYS. Finally found Claimyr (claimyr.com) and they got me through to an EDD rep in about 20 minutes. They have this video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km The rep was able to manually release my payments once I told them I had won my appeal. Otherwise I think I'd still be waiting for the system to update automatically. For what it's worth, my decision letter came exactly 8 business days after my hearing.

They asked for the case number from my decision letter so have that ready when you call. You don't need to fax or upload the actual letter though - they can see the decision in their system once you give them the case number.

DONT GET YOUR HOPES UP!!! I won my appeal but it STILL took 3 WEEKS to get my money!! EDD is completely BROKEN and they don't care about our situations at all!!! My landlord almost evicted me while I waited for MONEY I WAS ENTITLED TO!!! The whole system is designed to make you give up!!!

Yeah I called like 50 times and either couldn't get through or got someone who couldn't help. Finally got someone who actually fixed it but it was pure luck getting that one helpful person. The whole thing is a nightmare. Hope you have better luck than I did.

I think reduced hours definitely counts as good cause to quit, especially if it made your job not economically viable. Did the EDD rep attend your hearing? In mine they didn't even show up and the judge seemed annoyed that EDD disqualified me without good documentation. I got my decision in about a week, but then had to wait another week for payments. Make sure you keep certifying for weeks even while your appeal is pending! I made that mistake and had to backdate certifications which added more delays.

For those following this thread with similar situations: If the judge rules in your favor, their decision is sent electronically to EDD within 1-2 days, but EDD's system doesn't always process it automatically. If you don't see movement on your pending payments within 5 business days after receiving your favorable decision, you should definitely contact EDD directly. Regarding reduced hours as cause for leaving: California considers it good cause when hours are reduced significantly enough to affect economic feasibility (typically 20% or more reduction). The fact that the judge asked the EDD rep specific questions about this is generally a positive sign for your case.

hey did u get ur desicion yet? im waiting on 1 too so curious

Just got it TODAY!! The judge ruled in my favor! Says my employer failed to demonstrate that my leaving was without good cause. Now I just need to figure out how to get EDD to release my payments. Going to try calling them tomorrow.

Yes, 7 business days exactly. Now I'm just hoping the payment part doesn't take forever...

Congratulations! That's great news. If you have trouble getting through to EDD tomorrow (which is likely), remember the tip above about Claimyr. The backpay should include all weeks that were pending during your appeal, so hopefully that gives you some breathing room financially.

That's fantastic news! Congrats on winning your appeal! 🎉 As someone who's been following this community for a while, I've seen so many people struggle with similar situations. Your case gives me hope - I'm dealing with a wrongful disqualification myself right now. The fact that you documented everything and the judge saw through EDD's weak arguments is really encouraging. Definitely try calling EDD first thing tomorrow, and if you can't get through, that Claimyr service mentioned above seems like it could be worth trying. Keep us posted on how long it takes to get your payments released - I know others here are going through the same waiting game. Really happy this worked out for you!

Congratulations on winning your appeal! That's such a relief after all that stress. I'm currently dealing with a similar situation - EDD denied my claim saying I quit voluntarily when my employer actually laid me off due to "restructuring" (aka they just didn't want to pay severance). My hearing is scheduled for next week and reading your story gives me hope. The fact that the EDD rep wasn't well-prepared and the judge asked them tough questions they couldn't answer sounds exactly like what I'm expecting. I've been gathering all my documentation - termination letter, emails about the layoff, etc. Quick question - did you bring a witness or just rely on your documents? And thanks for updating us on getting the decision in 7 days, that timeline helps manage expectations!

This is such great news to hear! As someone new to this community but unfortunately familiar with EDD appeals, your success story is really encouraging. I'm currently waiting for my own appeal hearing date after being wrongfully denied for "job abandonment" when I was actually terminated for asking about safety concerns at work. Reading through all the helpful advice in this thread about documentation and timelines has been invaluable. It sounds like you handled your hearing really well by bringing all your paperwork and clearly explaining the reduced hours situation. The fact that EDD's rep couldn't properly defend their decision just shows how many of these denials are probably issued without proper review. Fingers crossed your payments get released quickly - keep us updated on how the EDD call goes tomorrow! And thank you for sharing your timeline, it really helps those of us still in the process know what to expect.

Congratulations on winning your appeal! That's such a huge relief after all that stress and uncertainty. A 60% reduction in hours definitely sounds like constructive dismissal to me - you basically had no choice but to find other work to survive financially. It's really encouraging to see that the judge saw through EDD's flimsy arguments and recognized what actually happened. I'm currently dealing with my own EDD nightmare (they're claiming I was fired for misconduct when I was actually let go due to budget cuts), so seeing success stories like yours gives me hope. Definitely try calling EDD first thing in the morning about releasing those payments - based on what others have shared here, being proactive seems to make a big difference. And if you can't get through on the phone, that Claimyr service that was mentioned earlier might be worth the investment given how much backpay you're probably owed. Thanks for keeping us updated throughout this process - it's been really helpful to follow along with the timeline!

Congratulations on winning your appeal! That's such wonderful news after all the stress you've been through. A 60% reduction in hours is definitely substantial enough to qualify as good cause - you literally couldn't make ends meet with that schedule. I'm really glad the judge saw through EDD's weak case and recognized the reality of your situation. I went through a similar appeal process about 6 months ago (also for "voluntary quit" when it was really constructive dismissal due to schedule changes), and I know exactly how nerve-wracking that waiting period is. You handled it perfectly by bringing all your documentation and clearly explaining the circumstances. For getting your payments released, definitely call EDD first thing tomorrow morning. Try calling right at 8 AM when they open - you'll have the best chance of getting through then. Have your appeal decision case number ready and be prepared to explain that you won your appeal and need your pending payments processed. If you can't get through after several attempts, that Claimyr service mentioned earlier really does work - I used them myself and got connected to a helpful rep who manually pushed through my payment release. The fact that you've been diligently certifying throughout the appeal process means all those weeks should be eligible for backpay once they flip the switch. Hopefully you'll see some financial relief very soon! Keep us posted on how the call goes tomorrow - your updates have been really helpful for everyone following along.

This is such an inspiring thread to read! As someone who just joined this community after getting my own EDD denial letter last week, seeing your success story gives me so much hope. The way you documented everything and stood your ground against EDD's weak arguments is exactly what I need to do for my own case. A 60% hour reduction is absolutely ridiculous - of course you had to find other work! It's so frustrating that EDD seems to automatically deny claims and force people into the appeals process even when the circumstances are clearly legitimate. The fact that their rep couldn't even properly defend their decision at the hearing just shows how little investigation they probably did initially. I'm dealing with a similar situation where they're claiming I "abandoned my job" when my employer actually eliminated my position and told me not to come back. Reading through everyone's advice here about documentation and calling EDD proactively has been incredibly helpful. Congratulations again on your win! I really hope the payment release goes smoothly for you tomorrow. After 2+ months of financial stress, you definitely deserve to get that relief quickly. Please keep us updated on how the EDD call goes - your experience is helping so many others navigate this broken system!

Congratulations on your victory! This is such encouraging news for everyone dealing with EDD appeals. Your situation with the 60% hour reduction being treated as "voluntary quit" is exactly the kind of wrongful denial that seems way too common with EDD's automated system. The fact that you kept detailed documentation and the judge saw right through their weak case gives me a lot of hope for my own pending appeal. I'm curious - when you called EDD today about releasing your payments, were you able to get through? I've been following this thread closely since I'm in a similar boat (waiting for my appeal hearing after being denied for "misconduct" when I was actually laid off). The advice about calling right at 8 AM and having your case number ready seems really solid. It's amazing how this community comes together to help each other navigate EDD's broken system. Your willingness to share your timeline and updates has been incredibly valuable for those of us still fighting our cases. Here's hoping your payments get released quickly - after 2+ months of financial stress, you definitely deserve that relief!

That's fantastic news that you got through to EDD and they released your payments! What a relief after all that stress and uncertainty. Your experience really highlights how important it is to be proactive about following up once you win an appeal - it sounds like those payments might have sat in limbo indefinitely if you hadn't called. I'm new to this community but have been lurking and reading everyone's stories while dealing with my own EDD issues. Your thread has been incredibly helpful in understanding the appeals timeline and what to expect. The fact that you got your decision in exactly 7 business days and then got your payments released the very next day after calling gives me a realistic roadmap for my own situation. It's so frustrating that EDD's system doesn't automatically process favorable appeal decisions, but at least there are people like you sharing what actually works to get things moving. Congratulations again on your victory - you clearly had a strong case with that 60% hour reduction, and I'm glad the judge recognized it for what it really was. Thanks for keeping us all updated throughout this journey!

This is such an incredible success story! Congratulations on winning your appeal and getting your payments released so quickly! 🎉 As someone who just discovered this community while dealing with my own EDD nightmare, reading through your entire journey from the initial hearing to getting paid has been incredibly informative and inspiring. Your case with the 60% hour reduction being classified as "voluntary quit" is exactly the kind of wrongful denial that seems to plague EDD's system. The fact that you meticulously documented everything and the judge saw right through EDD's weak arguments gives me so much hope for others facing similar situations. What really stands out to me is how proactive you were about calling EDD immediately after getting your favorable decision. It's ridiculous that their system doesn't automatically process appeal victories, but your experience shows that being persistent really pays off. Getting through on your third try and having the rep manually release your payments within hours is exactly the kind of outcome everyone here is hoping for. Thank you for taking the time to update this thread throughout your entire process - from the initial anxiety about waiting for the decision, to celebrating the victory, to successfully getting your payments released. Your timeline of 7 business days for the decision and next-day payment release after calling provides such valuable insight for others navigating this broken system. Stories like yours make this community so valuable for people fighting these wrongful denials!