EDD appeal letter mailed close to deadline - will it count if received after 30-day cutoff?

You're fine! The EDD goes by the postmark date for appeals, not when they actually receive it. As long as you mailed it by the deadline and it has a postmark showing that, you've met the requirement. Make sure you keep your receipt from the post office as proof that you mailed it on the 10th in case there's any question later.

DONT believe everythingyou read here!!! My appeal got DENIED last year because they said it was "untimely" even tho I mailed it 5 days before deadline. They claimed they never got it and when I sent proof of mailing they said it wasn't enough!!! You need to send it CERTIFIED with tracking so you have PROOF they received it. Regular mail isn't good enough for these people!!

The official rule is that appeals must be postmarked by the deadline date, not received by that date. This is clearly stated in the California Unemployment Insurance Code Section 1328. The postmark serves as your proof of timely filing. However, I strongly recommend calling the EDD to confirm they received your appeal about 7-10 days after you mailed it. If it hasn't arrived by then, you should consider filing another appeal immediately and explaining that you previously mailed one on February 10th. You should also gather evidence supporting your case about being laid off rather than quitting. This will be crucial for your actual appeal hearing. Bring any documentation showing you were laid off - termination notices, communications with your employer, witness statements, etc.

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postmark date is whut counts BUT somtimes the mail doesn't get postmarked right away depnding on your post office. next time do certified mail or fax it thats what i always do for important stuff with edd never trust regular mail lol

Just wanted to add that you should also check your UI Online account regularly. Sometimes appeal information will show up there before you receive anything by mail. And while the postmark date is the official rule, it's also true that EDD's internal processing can be inconsistent. Keep records of everything - when you mailed it, copies of what you sent, receipts, etc. If you do end up having an issue, you'll need to be prepared to prove you met the deadline.

I went through the exact same thing last summer! Mailed my appeal with 3 days to spare but was freaking out about whether it would arrive in time. It worked out fine - they go by postmark date. Good luck with the actual appeal though... that's a whole other stress monster lol.

one time i sent an appeal and totally forgot to sign it and they sent it back and gave me another 10 days to fix it and resend... so even if theres a problem they usually give u a chance to correct it. atleast thats what happened for me in 2021

Whatever you do DON'T send a second appeal!!! My friend did that and it caused a huge mess in the system. They scheduled two different hearings and then when she didn't show up to one (because she went to the other one) they marked her as a no-show and denied her appeal automatically!!! Just call until you get through.

UPDATE FOR THOSE FOLLOWING: I just wanted to clarify something important. While EDD technically goes by the postmark date, there are situations where appeals can still be rejected if: 1. The postmark is illegible or missing 2. You have no proof of mailing on that date 3. The appeal arrives significantly late (like 3+ weeks after deadline) For maximum protection, I always recommend sending appeals via certified mail with return receipt, or faxing (yes, faxing still works and provides timestamp proof). Also, even if your appeal is initially rejected as "late," you can appeal THAT decision by showing good cause for the delay - such as post office issues, personal illness, or misinformation from EDD staff.