EDD appeal sent to Buena Park - No response after 9 weeks

i appeald in january and it took like 11 weeks to get my hearing date. buena park is super backed up right now from what the judge told me. hang in there!

Mine took about 8 weeks before I got anything in the mail. The system is completely overwhelmed right now. Make sure you keep certifying for benefits even though they'll show as disqualified - if you win your appeal, they'll pay all those weeks retroactively. Also, don't lose hope about the 'not available for work' issue. I won my appeal with a similar situation (missed an interview due to a family emergency). Just make sure you have documentation about your car breaking down to show at the hearing.

the EXACT same thing happened to my cousin!!! disqualified for missing ONE interview because her babysitter cancelled last minute. took her almost 3 months to even get her appeal scheduled. EDD is so unfair to people, like we're supposed to be perfect robots or something??? one tiny mistake and they cut off your money instantly!!!!

I had a similar experience with an appeal to the Buena Park office last year. The entire appeals process is taking anywhere from 8-12 weeks just to get scheduled right now, which is well beyond their own stated timeframes. Here's what I recommend: 1. Call the Appeals Board directly (not regular EDD) at 800-300-5616 early in the morning (7:59am exactly) 2. Submit a duplicate appeal through UI Online AND by fax if possible (yes, I know it's 2025 but EDD still uses fax) 3. You might want to try Claimyr (claimyr.com) - it helped me actually get through to someone after weeks of failed calls. They have a demo video at https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km that shows how it works. I was skeptical but it got me connected to an actual human who could check the status of my appeal. 4. Contact your state assembly member's office - they often have direct lines to EDD staff and can help get information about stalled appeals. The good news is that appeals for "availability for work" issues have a pretty high success rate when it's a one-time incident with documentation.

u should just get a job lol. edd is for ppl who actually trying

I work as an employment counselor and see these cases all the time. The Buena Park office is particularly backlogged right now. A few things to know: 1. The "available for work" disqualification is one of the most commonly appealed and overturned decisions. A single missed interview with documentation of why is very likely to be reversed. 2. Appeals are currently being processed in chronological order, and they should acknowledge receipt within 30 days (though they're running behind). 3. Current appeal timeline in Southern California is approximately 9-12 weeks before hearing scheduling. 4. For the Inland Empire specifically, appeals often take an extra 1-2 weeks as they're processed through multiple offices. I recommend sending a follow-up letter (certified mail) referencing your initial appeal date. Also, continue certifying for benefits weekly and maintain detailed records of all job search activities. These will be crucial for your hearing.

I waited THREE AND A HALF MONTHS for my appeal hearing!!! And I only got it that "fast" because I finally broke down and contacted my state senator's office. The EDD system is COMPLETELY BROKEN. They disqualify people for ridiculous reasons, then make us wait forever without income while they get around to fixing their mistakes. I was also dealing with the Buena Park office and it was a nightmare. I nearly lost my apartment while waiting. AND THEN after winning my appeal, it took ANOTHER month for them to actually process the payments for all those back weeks! The whole system is designed to make people give up!!!!

Just tried using Claimyr today that someone mentioned earlier in this thread, and I actually got through to EDD in about 20 minutes after trying for weeks on my own! The rep confirmed my appeal was received and is in the queue for scheduling. Worth every penny just for the peace of mind. Thought I'd report back since I was in a similar situation (appeal sent to Buena Park, no confirmation).

my freind waited 14 weeks for her hearing!!! its crazy how long it takes now

hey i just rememebred - theres a phone number where you can check if they recieved your appeal its different from the regular edd number its on the appeal form i think??? sorry i dont remember the exact number but maybe check the paperwork you submitted