EDD Appeals Timeline & Process - How Long Before Hearing/Decision in 2025?

I went through this exact situation last year. Here's what you can expect with the EDD appeals process:\n\n- Timeline: It took about 6-8 weeks from filing my appeal to getting a hearing date scheduled. Then another 2-3 weeks until the actual hearing. The whole process took close to 3 months total.\n\n- Hearing process: It's not as formal as a court trial. Mine was done by phone (though some are in-person or video now). An Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) conducts it. Your employer will likely be present. Both sides present their case, and the judge asks questions.\n\n- Evidence: YES, start gathering evidence NOW! Collect any documentation showing your hours were reduced (schedules, paystubs), any communication about your departure, performance reviews, etc. Submit these before your hearing.\n\n- Certifying: ABSOLUTELY continue certifying every two weeks even though you're not receiving payments. If you win your appeal, you'll get backpay for all those weeks, but only if you certified.\n\nBe prepared to clearly explain how your reduced hours made continued employment unreasonable (constructive discharge). The key is showing you had \

Thank you so much for the detailed response! 3 months sounds like forever when you're worried about finances, but at least I have a realistic timeline now. I've been certifying each week but wasn't sure if that was necessary - glad I kept doing it.\n\nDid you have to prepare a statement or anything formal for your hearing? I'm worried about saying the wrong thing and hurting my case.

OMG 3 MONTHS?!! I'm in the same boat (filed appeal 5 weeks ago) and I'm FREAKING OUT!!! My landlord is already threatening eviction and my car payment is past due. How are we supposed to survive while waiting this long?? This system is DESIGNED to break people. \n\nMy neighbor said her appeal took 4 months last year and she almost became homeless waiting. Does anybody know if there's any way to speed up the process??

I feel your pain! The appeals backlog is ridiculous right now. When I appealed my disqualification, I called the appeals board directly (not the regular EDD number) and explained my hardship situation. They couldn't speed up my hearing, but at least I got confirmation they had my paperwork and a rough timeframe. The Appeals Office number is different from regular EDD - try 800-300-5616 and keep pressing options until you get a real person. Sometimes calling right when they open works better.

I faced the exact same issue in January, and the waiting period was driving me crazy. After weeks of trying to get through to EDD on the regular number with no success, I discovered Claimyr (claimyr.com) - it's a service that helps you get through to an EDD representative quickly instead of dealing with busy signals and disconnections.\n\nYou can see how it works at https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km - basically they use technology to navigate the phone system and get you in the queue, then call you when an agent is ready to talk.\n\nI used it to check on my appeal status and at least got confirmation that my case was in the system and roughly when I might expect a hearing. Not a miracle solution to speed up the actual appeal, but it helped my anxiety to get actual information instead of silence.

is that service even legit? sounds kinda sketchy idk if i would trust something like that with my edd stuff. has anyone else used this?

I've used it twice when I was desperate. It's legit. They don't ask for any sensitive info - they just help connect your call to EDD and then you talk directly with the EDD rep yourself. Saved me hours of redial hell. Whether it's worth it depends on how desperate you are to talk to someone I guess.

Hi there - I work as an employment counselor and help people with EDD issues regularly. Here's what you should know about the appeals process in 2025:\n\n1) Current timeline: The Appeals Board is taking 7-10 weeks to schedule hearings right now due to high volume. This can vary by office location.\n\n2) Hearing format: Mostly phone or video hearings now, lasting 30-45 minutes. The judge will ask about your work separation in detail.\n\n3) Preparation is key: For \

This is incredibly helpful - thank you! I've been searching for specific information about constructive discharge cases. I have texts with my manager where I asked for more hours and was told they \

Yes! Those text messages are EXACTLY the kind of evidence you should present. They show you attempted to remedy the situation before leaving, which is critical for constructive discharge cases. Make sure to organize them chronologically and highlight the most relevant parts. The administrative law judge will have limited time to review materials, so clarity is important.\n\nAlso gather:\n- Before/after pay stubs showing the reduction\n- Any company policies regarding scheduling\n- Your history of hours worked (if you have access to time sheets)\n\nWhen you present your case, focus on facts rather than emotions. State clearly: \

my freind got his apeals hearing in 4 weeks but that was bcuz he had eviction notice so maybe if u have emergency they go faster?? system is so unfair tho, my edd claim has been pending for 2 month and nobody helps. when i finally got thru on phone they said \

Just to add some clarification about the actual hearing process since I went through one in February:\n\n1. You'll get a notice in the mail about 10-14 days before your scheduled hearing with instructions\n\n2. For phone hearings, they'll call you at the scheduled time - BE READY 15 minutes early and in a quiet place\n\n3. The format is:\n - Judge introduces everyone and explains the process\n - You'll be sworn in (under oath)\n - Usually employer goes first (if they show up)\n - Then you present your case and evidence\n - Judge asks clarifying questions to both parties\n - Each side can question the other (through the judge)\n - Closing statements\n\n4. Preparation tips:\n - Write out your main points in advance so you don't forget anything important\n - Practice explaining your situation clearly and calmly (emotions can make you forget key details)\n - Have all your evidence organized and in front of you\n - Refer to specific dates and events\n\n5. After the hearing, you'll get a written decision by mail in about 1-2 weeks\n\nStay calm during the hearing and stick to the facts. The judge wants to know what happened, not how you feel about what happened.

Wait what happens if your former employer doesn't show up? Does that mean you automatically win??? My boss was shady AF and I doubt he'll bother participating.

No, you don't automatically win if your employer doesn't show up, but it does often improve your chances. When an employer doesn't participate, the judge only hears your side of the story. However, the judge will still evaluate your testimony and evidence to determine if you had good cause for leaving.\n\nIn my case, my employer didn't show up, but I still had to thoroughly explain my situation and provide documentation. The judge asked several detailed questions to test the consistency of my story. I still needed to prove my case, but without employer contradiction, it was certainly easier.

i had an appeal last year and it took forEVER. honestly i think it depends on which office is handling ur case. mine was with the sacramento office and took almost 4 months!!! my friend who had hers in san diego got it in like 6 weeks. total bs how inconsistent it is.\n\nbtw does anyone know if ur supposed to do the work search requirements during appeal? i did like 5 job contacts per week just to be safe but idk if that was necessary.

Yes, you absolutely need to meet work search requirements during the appeal process. The standard requirement is making at least 3 job contacts per week and documenting them. If you win your appeal, EDD will review your certifications including your work search activities before releasing payments. If you didn't conduct proper work search during that time, they could deny those weeks even if you win your appeal on the separation issue.\n\nKeep a detailed record of all job applications, including company name, position, date applied, contact method, and follow-ups. This level of documentation can save you trouble if EDD conducts a work search audit later.