EDD denied my entire claim after backdate request - completely disqualified from benefits for 2-week delay in filing

Yes, appeal IMMEDIATELY! This is absolutely worth appealing. EDD can be extremely harsh with these decisions but you actually have good cause for your late filing - you relied on employer information that work would be available. I've seen so many people get disqualified for what seems like minor issues, but the appeals process is there for exactly this reason. You have 30 days from the date on your disqualification notice to file the appeal. Make sure to clearly explain that you were acting on information provided by your employer. Focus on how you did file promptly once you realized no work was coming. Don't wait - file that appeal form right away!

omg this is insane!! the EXACT same thing happened to my boyfriend last year, he waited like 10 days to file cuz his company said they might have him back and EDD completely denied him too!! he didnt appeal tho cuz he thought it wasnt worth it and ended up finding another job pretty quick. but seriously EDD is so strict about these things its ridiculous, like why cant they just start your benefits from when u actually filed?!!

This sounds like an incorrect determination. Based on EDD regulations, if they deny your backdate request, they should only deny benefits for the backdate period, not your entire claim going forward. Check your disqualification notice carefully - it might be showing a different reason for the full disqualification. Sometimes when they investigate a backdate request, they discover other eligibility issues. Did you receive a formal Notice of Determination explaining the exact reason?

YOU NEED TO APPEAL!! I've been thru this! EDD always tries to find reasons to disqualify people. They once denied me for missing a phone interview that they never even scheduled! I appealed and won. Don't give up!!! The system is designed to make you give up but DON'T!

honestly not surprised... i waited ONE day past the quarter end to file my claim and ended up with a way lower benefit amount based on older earnings. edd rules are super technical and they dont care about your situation at all. definitely appeal but dont get your hopes up, the whole system is designed to deny claims whenever possible

Just to clarify some confusion here - Section 1253(a) disqualification for "not filing a claim as prescribed" shouldn't result in permanent disqualification from all future benefits. It typically only affects the weeks you delayed filing. What likely happened is one of two things: 1. There's a misunderstanding of the notice (very common) 2. There's another issue that triggered during their investigation When you appeal, focus on these points: - You relied on your employer's statements about returning to work - You filed promptly once you realized no work was forthcoming - You meet all other eligibility requirements - Request that even if your backdate is denied, your claim should still be valid from the date you actually filed You should also know that if you win your appeal, you'll receive all back benefits from the eligible period.

Have you tried calling EDD to ask for clarification before appealing? Sometimes that can help understand exactly what happened. I know calling is basically impossible though lol

If you need to speak with an EDD rep before filing your appeal (which is a good idea), try using Claimyr.com to get through to EDD. It helped me get connected after weeks of failed attempts. They have a system that navigates the EDD phone tree and calls you when an agent is available. Saved me from endless redials. There's a video that shows how it works at https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km. I was skeptical at first but it actually worked for me when I had an issue with my disqualification.

When you file your appeal, be very specific about the timeline: 1. Date you were laid off 2. Dates your supervisor told you work would be available 3. Date you realized no work was coming 4. Date you filed your claim Also request that if the judge doesn't find good cause for the backdate, they should still allow benefits from the date you actually filed. This is standard procedure - a denial of backdate request doesn't normally result in full disqualification.

hey does anyone know if you attend the appeal hearing in person or is it over the phone? just curious how it works

Update: I called EDD this morning (finally got through!) and spoke with a representative who confirmed there was a misunderstanding. The disqualification is only for the two weeks I was trying to backdate, not for my entire claim. They're sending me a revised determination letter. So I won't need to appeal after all! Thanks everyone for your help and advice.