EDD approved my claim but employer in different state - worried about appeal timeline

You absolutely filed correctly in CA since that's where you physically performed the work (even if remotely) and where you live. Your employer has 30 days from when they received the Notice of Determination to file an appeal. As for funding, employers pay both federal and state unemployment taxes that fund the program - it's not split percentage-wise between employer and government since the government administers the program using employer-paid taxes. If your claim was already approved, EDD determined you're eligible, and unless your employer can prove misconduct or that you quit without good cause, their appeal likely won't succeed.

my boss tried to appeal my claim last yr and it took 4ever!!!! they have like 30 days to appeal but even after that theres like this whole hearing process that took almost 3 months for me. the most stressful time ever but i won in the end bc they couldnt prove i did anything wrong

I WENT THROUGH THE EXACT SAME THING!!! My employer was in Nevada but I lived in CA. EDD approved me then my employer appealed saying I should have filed in Nevada! Had to go through this whole process where they did a "multi-state investigation" and froze my benefits for SIX WEEKS while they sorted it out. Eventually got it resolved but they made me submit all these extra documents proving I actually lived and worked in CA. The system is BROKEN!!!!

To directly answer your questions: 1) Employers contribute 100% of the UI funding through state and federal unemployment taxes. It's not a percentage split between employer and government - the government just administers the program using employer tax contributions. 2) Employers have 30 calendar days from the mailing date of the Notice of Determination to file an appeal. This notice is typically mailed to them around the same time you receive your Notice of Award. 3) If no appeal is filed within that 30-day window, you can feel more confident. However, be aware there are some circumstances where late appeals are accepted if the employer shows "good cause" for the delay. If you're concerned, you might want to call EDD to confirm whether an appeal has been filed. This is often difficult due to high call volumes, but services like Claimyr (claimyr.com) can help you get through to an EDD representative quickly. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km

Thanks everyone for the helpful responses. I called EDD this morning using that Claimyr service (which did work surprisingly well) and got through to a representative. They confirmed my employer has not filed an appeal yet, but said the 30-day window doesn't end until May 10th. The rep suggested I continue certifying normally but maybe keep some emergency savings just in case there's an unexpected issue. She also mentioned that since I properly filed in California where I live and work remotely, my case is pretty straightforward even if the employer does appeal. That makes me feel a bit better about the situation!

wait am i supposed to file in the state where my companys headquarters are?? i work remotely from home in california but my company is based in texas and now im worried im doing it wrong

My sister had her employer in New York file an appeal when she was living in California, and what a nightmare that turned into! I still remember her calling me crying because they froze her benefits for almost two months while they sorted it out. She had to provide like a million documents proving she was actually working from California. Eventually she won the appeal because she was able to show her internet service bills, rent payments, and other evidence that she was physically working in California. The whole time she was so stressed about potentially having to pay back thousands of dollars.

Just to clarify for everyone in this thread: 1) Remote workers file for unemployment in the state where they physically perform their work (usually where they live) 2) Multi-state workers may have their wages combined through a process called a Combined Wage Claim 3) Employers have 30 days to appeal an EDD determination 4) If an appeal happens, you'll receive a notice for a telephone hearing with an Administrative Law Judge 5) Benefits typically continue during the appeal process but could be subject to repayment if the decision is reversed The system can be confusing, especially with remote work becoming more common, but these are the basic rules EDD follows for interstate employment situations.