EDD phone hearing scheduled - what to expect? Anyone been through this?

Phone hearings are totally normal for EDD appeals now - I had mine last month. It's actually better than going in person! Make sure to email ALL your documents to the judge before the deadline they gave you. The most important tip: be in a quiet place with good reception and have all your documents organized in front of you. The judge will ask you to state your name for the record, then they'll explain the process. Usually the EDD representative goes first, then you get to present your case about the misreported wages. Have your paystubs numbered and refer to them by number when speaking. The whole thing took about 45 minutes for me.

theyve been doin phone hearings since covid and never went back to in person most of the time. i had 1 in december for a issue with my former boss claiming i quit when i was fired. make sure u speak clearly and dont talk over the judge!!!!

I represent clients in EDD appeals and can confirm telephone hearings are standard procedure now. Here's my advice: 1. Send ALL documentation via fax or email at least 5 business days before (earlier is better) 2. Write a brief outline of what you want to say - you'll be nervous and might forget key points 3. Address the judge as "Your Honor" or "Judge [Last Name]" 4. Have your employer's wage reports and your paystubs clearly labeled 5. Be honest and direct - don't exaggerate or minimize facts 6. If you don't understand something, ask for clarification Remember, the Administrative Law Judge wants to get to the truth of the matter. They'll ask questions to clarify the wage discrepancy. Be prepared to explain exactly why you believe your employer's wage report is incorrect.

The phone hearings are TYPICAL now but TERRIBLE in my experience!!!! I had one in January and the judge could barely hear me, kept cutting out, and the EDD rep was totally unprepared. The whole thing was a disorganized mess and I ended up having to request another hearing because of the "technical difficulties." They said my evidence wasn't received even though I emailed it a WEEK before the deadline. Be prepared for a complete bureaucratic nightmare!!!

had my hearing by phone last week!! so nervous but it went ok. judge was nice. make sure u have ur phone charged lol i was at 15% when they called 😬 took about an hour

If you're struggling to reach EDD to ask questions before your hearing, try using Claimyr.com - it got me through to a real person at EDD within 15 minutes when I was preparing for my appeal hearing. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km. I was able to clarify what additional documentation I needed before my hearing, which definitely helped my case. Just talking to an actual EDD rep made me feel way more prepared.

Phone hearing is definitely normal these days. One important tip that helped me win my case: whenever the judge or EDD representative says something that isn't accurate, politely correct them immediately. Don't let incorrect information go unchallenged. Say something like "I respectfully disagree with that statement because..." and then briefly explain with evidence. I had wage reporting issues too, and pointing out the specific discrepancies between my paystubs and what my employer reported made all the difference. Good luck!

Just wondering but whats ur situation exactly? Like why r u having a hearing? I might have one soon too cuz EDD says I didn't report some income but I totally did report everything!!

One more important tip: during the hearing, the judge will ask if you have any questions for the EDD representative. ALWAYS say yes and ask at least one or two questions that highlight the discrepancy in your case. For wage reporting issues, ask them to explain exactly how they calculated your benefit amount and why they chose to use the employer's reporting instead of your provided paystubs. This creates a record of their reasoning that the judge can then evaluate against your evidence.

I received my decision about 10 days after my phone hearing. They say it can take up to 30 days, but in my experience and friends' experiences, it's usually much faster. The decision will come in the mail, so watch for it. My hearing was pretty straightforward - the judge was professional and gave everyone time to speak. Just remember to be patient and answer only what's asked - don't ramble or go off on tangents (I definitely started doing this when I got nervous).