EDD appeal filed 3 months ago but still no hearing date scheduled - normal wait time?

same thing happend to me last yr. took about 5 months to get a date. system is totaly backed up rn

The current backlog for appeal hearings is running 4-6 months in most California offices. Unfortunately, this is fairly normal for 2025. A few things you should be doing while you wait: 1) Make sure your address and contact info are up-to-date in both your UI Online account AND with the appeals board directly 2) Gather all documentation that proves you were laid off due to budget cuts (emails, termination letter, etc.) 3) Keep a log of all your attempts to contact the appeals office 4) Continue certifying for benefits every two weeks even though they're showing as disqualified When you do get your hearing date, you'll typically only get 10-14 days notice, so stay vigilant checking your mail and email.

I waited almost 7 months for my hearing!!!! EDD is the WORST. When I finally got the hearing date, it was scheduled for when I was going to be out of town and they refused to reschedule it. I lost my appeal because I couldn't make it. The system is completely rigged against us!!!!

Hey, I just went through this exact situation in May. I was stuck waiting for months too. I finally discovered Claimyr (claimyr.com) and they actually got me connected to a real EDD appeals specialist who provided my hearing date over the phone. They have a video that shows how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km The specialist told me there was a processing error with my appeal (it was in the system but hadn't been assigned to a judge). If I hadn't called, I might still be waiting! Might be worth trying to see if something similar happened with yours.

my cosin had appeal last year and it took 4 months before hearing. she won her case tho and got all back pay so hang in there!

Appeals Specialist here. The current timeline for appeals in California is averaging approximately 16-20 weeks from filing to hearing date assignment. This varies by office location and case complexity. A few important points: 1) The CUIAB (California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board) operates independently from EDD, so calling EDD won't help speed up your appeal. 2) You should have received an acknowledgment letter with an appeal number. Use this when contacting the appeals office. 3) Make sure to check if your appeal is being processed by the correct field office. The acknowledgment letter should indicate which field office is handling your case. 4) You can check your appeal status online at https://edd.ca.gov/Unemployment/Check_Appeal_Status.htm 5) If it's been more than 20 weeks, you can contact your state representative's office - they have liaisons who can sometimes help expedite cases that have fallen through the cracks.

Wait I'm confused... are you talking about an EDD appeal or a disability appeal? Because those are totally different systems with different timelines. My SDI appeal only took 3 weeks to get scheduled.

my neighbor works for edd and she says theyre super understaffed rn

One more tip - while you're waiting for your appeal hearing, you might want to try contacting your former employer directly. Sometimes if you can get them to submit a correction to EDD stating you were laid off rather than fired for misconduct, you can potentially get the disqualification reversed without waiting for the full appeal process. It's a long shot, but worth trying.