EDD appeal marked 'case closed' after missing hearing date - never received notification!

You can definitely request a reopening of your appeal! You need to act quickly though. File what's called a Request to Reopen as soon as possible (ideally within 10 days of missing the hearing). You'll need to explain that you never received notification of the hearing date. Make sure to submit it in writing to the same Appeals Board office that was handling your original appeal. The key is proving you had "good cause" for missing the hearing - not receiving proper notification definitely qualifies as good cause. Include any evidence that shows you regularly check communications (like mentioning you check mail daily, monitor your UI Online account regularly, etc). The Appeals Board can reopen cases when there's good cause for missing hearings. Don't give up!

omg this exact thng happend to my brother last month!!! he missed his hearing cuz they sent the notice to his old address even tho he updated it online. EDD is such a mess seriously

BE CAREFUL about the deadline to request reopening!!! It's NOT actually 10 days - it's officially 20 days but the sooner you file the better. I went through EXACTLY what you're describing last year and almost got screwed by incorrect advice about deadlines. Here's what you need to do: 1. File DE 6054 form "Request to Reopen" - you can download it from EDD website 2. Include DETAILED explanation of why you didn't receive notice 3. Submit via fax AND certified mail to be safe (they lose paperwork constantly) 4. Keep calling until you reach someone who confirms receipt The notification system is BROKEN. I never received my hearing notice either but thankfully got my case reopened. Don't give up!!!

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I work as an advocate for unemployment claimants, and I see this issue constantly. Here's what people need to understand - EDD is supposed to send hearing notices at least 10 days before the scheduled date, but their notification system is deeply flawed. For reopening cases, make sure you're extremely specific about: - The exact efforts you made to stay informed (checking mail, UI Online, etc) - Any previous communication you successfully received from EDD (shows you're not just ignoring mail) - Any address changes or technicalities that might have affected delivery The legal standard is "good cause" for missing the hearing. Non-receipt of notification meets this standard, but you need to be very clear and detailed in your explanation. Send your request by certified mail so you have proof of delivery, and keep a copy of everything. Approximately 22% of appeals in California are missed hearings, and about half of those get reopened when properly requested.

i missed my hearing last year cuz i was in the hospital. i filed the reopening form and they approved it no problem. just make sure u explain exactly y u missed it and dont wait too long to send the form!!!!!

UPDATE: I just got off the phone with someone at the Appeals Board after trying all morning! They confirmed they sent a hearing notice to my address three weeks ago for a hearing that was scheduled yesterday. I swear I never received it, but at least now I know what happened. I'm filling out the DE 6054 form right now and will send it certified mail today. They said I have a good chance of getting a new hearing since I called so quickly after finding out I missed it. The person I spoke with said they can see from my record that I've been responsive to everything else, so that helps my case. Thank you all for your help and advice! I'll update again when I hear back about the reopening request.

I went through something very similar about 8 months ago - missed my hearing because the notice got lost in the mail somehow. The stress was absolutely awful, especially with that overpayment amount hanging over my head! One thing that really helped my case was documenting EVERYTHING from that point forward. I took photos of my mailbox, kept a log of when I checked it, and even got a statement from my mail carrier confirming regular delivery to my address. It might sound like overkill, but it shows you're serious about staying informed. Also, when you fill out that DE 6054 form, be really specific about your communication history with EDD. Mention every letter you DID receive, every online message you responded to, etc. It builds a pattern that you're not someone who ignores official communications. The waiting period after submitting is nerve-wracking, but most people I know who had legitimate reasons for missing (like not receiving notice) did get their cases reopened. Hang in there - you're doing everything right by acting so quickly!

This is such a nightmare situation, but you're absolutely doing the right things! I went through almost the exact same thing last year - appeal case closed for "failure to appear" when I never got any hearing notice. A few things that really helped me beyond what others have mentioned: 1. When you fill out the DE 6054, include your USPS Informed Delivery screenshots if you have that service set up - it shows what mail you actually received during the time period when the notice should have arrived. 2. Print out your UI Online message history to show you've been actively checking and responding to EDD communications throughout your claim. 3. If you've moved recently (even within the same building/complex), mention that in your request - EDD's address update system is notoriously buggy and mail often gets sent to old addresses even after you update online. 4. Consider also filing a complaint with EDD's customer service about the notification failure - having that complaint number can add weight to your reopening request. The whole system is broken and you're definitely not alone in this. I got my case reopened after about 3 weeks, and the new hearing went smoothly once I actually knew when it was scheduled! Stay strong and keep pushing - you've got good cause and you're handling this exactly right.