EDD appeal hearing delay - 5 months without court date?

Unfortunately, yes, this is becoming more common. I appealed a disqualification in October 2024 and didn't get my hearing scheduled until mid-March 2025 (about 5 months). The EDD appeals board is severely backlogged right now. You should have received a confirmation letter with your appeal case number though - do you have that? If so, you can try calling the Appeals Office directly instead of the main EDD line. Their number should be on your appeal acknowledgment letter.

my appeal took like 8 months so yeah its normal lol. edd is a joke

The wait times for appeal hearings have definitely gotten longer, but there's a way to potentially check your status and get more information. First, make sure you've submitted all required documentation for your appeal. Then, call the Appeals Office directly (not the main EDD line) using the number on your appeal acknowledgment notice. If you're having trouble getting through on the phones, I'd recommend trying Claimyr. It's a service that helps you get through to an EDD representative without waiting on hold for hours. I was skeptical at first but it actually worked for me when I needed to resolve an issue with my claim. They have a video demo that shows how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km and their website is claimyr.com. It saved me a lot of frustration. Also, make sure you keep certifying for benefits during this waiting period if the system allows you to. If you win your appeal, you'll want those weeks to be paid retroactively.

My sister had the same problem last year and her appeal took 6 months to get scheduled!!! But then the actual hearing was super fast like 15 minutes and she won and got all her money the next week. Stay positive!!

I went through the appeal process last year, and yes, unfortunately, these long wait times are becoming the norm. Here's what you should know: 1. The Appeals Board is dealing with a massive backlog right now 2. Your appeal hasn't been forgotten - they process them in order received (with some exceptions for certain hardship cases) 3. You should be able to check your appeal status by calling the Office of Appeals directly 4. Continue to certify for benefits every two weeks even while waiting 5. When your hearing is finally scheduled, you'll receive a Notice of Hearing at least 10 days before the date 6. The hearing will likely be conducted by phone, so make sure your contact information is up to date In the meantime, I'd recommend preparing your evidence showing that you were laid off rather than quitting. Gather any termination notices, emails, texts from your employer, or witnesses who can testify about your separation. The more evidence you have ready, the stronger your case will be when you finally get your day in court.

wait u said u got disqualified cuz they think u quit??? thats not an appeal thats a eligibility interview. appeals are different. r u sure u filed the right thing?

The entire system is BROKEN!!! I waited SEVEN MONTHS for my appeal hearing only to have them cancel it the day before because the "judge was sick" and then it took ANOTHER TWO MONTHS to reschedule!!! Nine months total with NO INCOME because of THEIR MISTAKE!!! And we're supposed to just wait patiently?? How do they expect people to survive?? This is CRIMINAL!!! The EDD should be investigated for how they treat people!!!!

Just to follow up on my earlier comment - after you check your appeal status, if it's been more than 6 months, you might want to contact your state representative's office. They can sometimes help expedite cases that have been pending for an excessive amount of time. Your state assembly member or senator's office often has staff dedicated to helping constituents with EDD issues. It won't guarantee faster service, but it might help get your case flagged for attention.

I remember when I had to wait for my disability hearing (not unemployment but similar system) and I was going crazy checking the mail every day!! Just hang in there you'll get through this!!!

I wanted to follow up with one more important point - while you're waiting for your appeal hearing, make sure you're meeting the ongoing work search requirements. Document all your job search activities thoroughly, because if you win your appeal, you'll need to show you were actively looking for work during all those weeks. This is especially important since your disqualification was related to job separation. The judge will want to see that you've been making consistent efforts to find new employment while your appeal was pending.