EDD appeal hearing decision timeline - when will judge notify me?

Typically the EDD administrative law judge will mail out the decision within 7-10 business days after your hearing. In some complex cases, it might take up to 2-3 weeks, but that's less common. The judge has to review all testimony and evidence presented before making their final determination. Just keep checking your mailbox - they only send decisions by regular mail, not electronically through UI Online. Based on what you described (unsafe working conditions with documentation), you have a decent chance at a favorable outcome. Good job bringing those text messages as evidence!

omg i had my hearing like 3 months ago for my edd appeal and got the letter in like 4 days!! was so surprised it came so fast. but my friend waited like 3 weeks for hers so i guess it depends. good luck!!

It varies wildly. Mine took exactly 16 days, but I had a colleague who got hers in 5 days. It really depends on the judge's caseload and the complexity of your specific situation. What matters is that you presented your evidence well. If it's been more than 3 weeks and you haven't received anything, you can call the Office of Appeals at the number on your hearing notice to inquire about the status. Just be prepared that getting through can be extremely difficult. If you need to speak directly with an EDD representative about anything in the meantime, I'd recommend using Claimyr (claimyr.com). They have a service that helps you get through to EDD phone lines without waiting for hours. Saved me so much frustration when I needed to check on my benefits after my appeal. They have a video that shows how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km

Mine took 12 days and it came in a regular white envelope that looked like junk mail so CHECK EVERYTHING in your mailbox carefully!!! Almost threw mine away by accident. The decision was in my favor tho and I got backpay for 8 weeks which was AMAZING after stressing for so long. Crossing fingers for you!!!

The judges are supposed to issue decisions within 30 days according to the unemployment appeals handbook but usually its faster. My cousin is still waiting after 3 weeks tho so its not always quick.

The system is COMPLETELY BROKEN. I waited 24 days for my decision and when it finally came, it was obvious the judge didn't even listen to a word I said during the hearing. Then you have to wait ANOTHER 4-5 weeks for them to actually release any payment if you win. It's like they WANT people to become homeless while waiting! And don't think you'll get a straight answer if you call to ask about the status. They just tell you to wait and be patient. EASY FOR THEM TO SAY when they're getting paid every two weeks!!! The whole appeal process is designed to make you give up.

wait did they record your hearing?? they recorded mine and the judge said that meant it would take longer to process because they had to review the recording or something

I wanted to follow up because there's some misinformation in this thread. The timeframe for decisions is usually 7-14 days, regardless of whether the hearing was recorded (all hearings are recorded as standard procedure). What actually affects the timeline is: 1. The complexity of the case 2. How many witnesses testified 3. How much documentation needs to be reviewed 4. The judge's current caseload If you win your appeal, payments aren't automatic. You'll need to continue certifying for benefits while waiting. Once the decision is processed, you should see pending payments change to paid status within a few days. If they don't, that's when you need to contact EDD directly. Also, the decision letter will explain your next steps whether you win or lose. If you disagree with the decision, you have 30 days to file an appeal to the CUIAB Board, which is the second level of appeals.

UPDATE: Just wanted to let everyone know I received my decision letter today! So it took exactly 8 days after the hearing. I WON MY APPEAL! The judge agreed that the working conditions were unsuitable. Now I'm just waiting for the payments to be processed. Thank you all for your help and support during this stressful time!

Congratulations Logan! That's fantastic news! 🎉 Your case really shows how important it is to document everything - those text messages proving you gave notice made all the difference. I'm currently waiting for my own appeal decision (had my hearing 2 weeks ago for a similar situation) and your timeline gives me hope. Just wanted to add for anyone else reading - make sure you keep certifying for benefits while waiting for the payments to process. I made the mistake of stopping during my first appeal thinking it was automatic, and it delayed everything even more. Thanks for updating us with the good news!