Had my EDD appeal hearing today - how long for decision and where to check status?

In my case I got my appeal decision in about 18 days. It came in the mail - a big envelope with all the details of why they ruled in my favor. I don't think it showed up in UI Online until after I got the letter. The judge actually told me at the end of my hearing that I should expect about 2-3 weeks for the decision, so I was checking my mailbox obsessively! Good luck to you, appeals are super stressful.

everyone says different times. my friend got his in a week. i waited 5 weeks!!!! felt like forever.

Appeal decisions typically take 2-4 weeks from the hearing date to process. The decision will arrive by mail, not through UI Online, as it's a formal legal document with the Administrative Law Judge's determination and reasoning. Keep an eye on your mailbox for the decision letter, which will have detailed next steps. If the appeal is decided in your favor: 1. Your UI Online account will update with certification instructions 2. You'll need to certify for all back weeks 3. Payment should process within 3-5 days after the system updates If the decision isn't in your favor, you'll have 30 days to appeal to the California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board (second level appeal). One tip: if you call EDD directly, they won't have information about your appeal status. The Appeals Division is separate, and EDD representatives don't have access to that information until after the decision is entered into their system.

You can actually call the CUIAB (California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board) office that handled your hearing to check status. Their number should be on your hearing notice. But honestly they'll prob just tell you it's still pending lol

I had an appeal back in November and COULD NOT get through to anyone on the phone to save my life. Every time I called EDD it was "we're experiencing high call volume" and disconnect. I eventually used Claimyr (claimyr.com) to connect with an EDD rep who could at least confirm my appeal was still in process. They have this demo video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km Just to be clear though - the EDD reps won't have detailed info on your appeal decision, but they can at least tell you if it's been decided and entered in their system yet.

Just so you know, appeal decisions don't follow a consistent timeline. It largely depends on the judge's caseload and the complexity of your situation. While most decisions arrive within 2-4 weeks, it's not uncommon for some to take up to 6 weeks. The notification process follows these steps: 1. The judge writes their decision 2. The Appeals Division processes and mails it 3. Once mailed, it takes 3-5 business days to arrive 4. After the decision is finalized, it's electronically transmitted to EDD 5. EDD then implements the decision in their system (which can take another 1-2 business days) If your appeal is successful and it involves a significant amount of backpay, don't be alarmed if your payments come in separate batches over a few days. The system sometimes breaks large payments into smaller chunks for processing purposes.

The EDD appeal system is COMPLETELY BROKEN!!! I had to wait EIGHT WEEKS for my decision and then when I finally got it they STILL messed up my payments. Had to call literally 57 times before I got through to someone who could fix it. The entire process is designed to make people give up!!!

Update: I just got my appeal decision in the mail today - only 16 days after the hearing! The judge ruled in my favor!! So relieved right now. Thanks everyone for the information and support. Now I'm waiting to see how long it takes for my UI Online account to update so I can certify for all those back weeks.

Congratulations on winning your appeal! That's fantastic news and 16 days is actually pretty quick compared to what a lot of people experience. I'm going through a similar situation right now - had my appeal hearing last week for a performance-related termination that I know was really about budget cuts. Your post gives me hope that maybe mine will come through relatively quickly too. Did you have to submit any additional documentation after your hearing, or was the decision based solely on what was presented during the 45-minute session? I'm trying to figure out if there's anything else I should be doing while I wait for my decision.

Great news on winning your appeal! That's such a relief after waiting so long. I'm actually in a similar boat - had my appeal hearing two weeks ago for a termination that was labeled as "performance" but was really part of layoffs. The waiting is absolutely killing me! Your 16-day timeline gives me hope that maybe I'll hear something soon. Did you notice any updates in your UI Online account before the letter arrived, or was the physical mail the first indication that a decision had been made? I keep obsessively checking both my mailbox and online account multiple times a day!

Congrats on winning your appeal! That's such great news and 16 days is actually pretty fast. I'm still waiting on my decision from a hearing I had 3 weeks ago - also a "performance" termination that was really about cost-cutting. Reading your update gives me hope that maybe mine will come through soon too. Quick question - when you certify for all those back weeks, do you have to certify for each week individually or can you do them all at once? I'm trying to prepare for what to expect when (hopefully) my account gets reactivated. Thanks for sharing your good news with the community!

Congratulations on your successful appeal! That's such wonderful news and 16 days is definitely on the quicker side. I had my appeal hearing about 6 months ago for a similar situation - company claimed performance issues but it was clearly budget-related layoffs. I won my appeal but it took almost 4 weeks to get the decision letter. One thing I learned is that when you do get to certify for all those back weeks, make sure you have all your job search records ready if your state requires them for each week. I had to scramble to reconstruct my job search activities for 12 weeks of back certification! Also, don't be surprised if your first few payments are delayed - the system sometimes gets overwhelmed processing large amounts of backpay. But the hardest part is definitely behind you now. Enjoy that feeling of relief!

Congratulations on your successful appeal! That's amazing news and such a relief after months of waiting. 16 days is definitely faster than what most people experience. I'm currently waiting for my own appeal decision (had my hearing 10 days ago for a similar "performance" vs restructuring situation) and your post gives me so much hope! One question - did the decision letter include specific instructions about next steps for getting your benefits reinstated, or was it pretty general? I'm trying to prepare myself for what to expect when my letter hopefully arrives. It's encouraging to see someone with a similar case get a positive outcome. Thanks for sharing your good news with everyone here - it really helps those of us still in the waiting phase!

Wow, congratulations on winning your appeal! That's such fantastic news and 16 days is really quick compared to what I've been hearing from others. I'm in a very similar situation - had my appeal hearing 12 days ago for what my employer called "performance issues" but was really part of company-wide layoffs. The waiting has been absolutely nerve-wracking, but seeing your success story gives me so much hope! Did you feel confident about how your hearing went when it ended, or were you unsure? I keep replaying mine in my head wondering if I presented my case well enough. The judge seemed fair but didn't give any indication either way. It's so hard to read these situations! Anyway, I'm really happy for you and thanks for sharing the good news - it definitely helps those of us still waiting to know that positive outcomes do happen relatively quickly sometimes.

Congratulations on winning your appeal! That's such amazing news and 16 days is definitely faster than what most people experience. I'm actually in a somewhat similar situation - I had my appeal hearing about 2 weeks ago for a termination that was labeled as "poor performance" but was really part of departmental budget cuts. The whole thing has been incredibly stressful, so seeing success stories like yours really gives me hope that there's light at the end of the tunnel. I've been obsessively checking my mailbox every day since the hearing ended. Did you notice any pattern to when mail typically arrives in your area, or did it just show up randomly? I know it sounds silly, but I've been timing my mailbox checks to try to catch the mail carrier! The waiting is honestly the worst part of this whole process. Thanks for sharing your good news with everyone - posts like this really help keep our spirits up during the wait!

Congratulations on winning your appeal! That's fantastic news and 16 days is actually pretty fast. I'm currently dealing with a similar situation - had my appeal hearing about a week ago for what my employer called "performance issues" but was really just cost-cutting measures. The anxiety while waiting is unreal! Your timeline gives me hope that I might hear something soon. Did you feel like you presented your case well during the hearing, or were you second-guessing yourself afterward? I keep replaying mine wondering if I emphasized the right points about the company restructure versus their performance claims. It's so hard to know how these things went until you get that letter! Thanks for sharing your success story - it really helps those of us still in the waiting phase to see positive outcomes happening relatively quickly.

Congratulations on winning your appeal! That's such wonderful news and 16 days is actually really quick compared to what most people experience. I'm going through a similar situation myself - had my appeal hearing about 10 days ago for a termination that was labeled as "performance related" but was clearly part of company-wide cost reductions. Reading your success story gives me so much hope! The waiting has been absolutely nerve-wracking, and I've been checking my mailbox obsessively every single day. Did you feel confident about how your hearing went when it ended, or were you uncertain like I am? I keep replaying mine in my head wondering if I presented my case strongly enough about the restructuring vs their performance claims. It's so encouraging to see someone with a nearly identical situation get a positive outcome in a reasonable timeframe. Thanks for sharing your good news with the community - posts like this really help keep our spirits up during this stressful waiting period!

Congratulations on winning your appeal! That's such incredible news and definitely gives hope to everyone else going through this stressful process. 16 days is actually pretty fast - I've been reading through this community for a while now and it seems like most people wait 3-4 weeks minimum. Your situation sounds almost identical to what I went through last year - company claimed performance issues but it was really just budget cuts disguised as individual terminations. I won my appeal too, but it took almost a month to get the decision. The relief when that letter finally arrives is indescribable! Just a heads up for when your UI Online account updates - sometimes there can be a slight delay between getting the decision letter and the system actually letting you certify. Don't panic if it takes a couple extra days. And when you do get to certify for all those back weeks, the payments might come in batches rather than one lump sum, especially if it's a large amount of backpay. Enjoy this victory - you've been through months of stress and uncertainty, and now you can finally breathe easy knowing the decision went your way!