How long after winning an EDD appeal hearing until benefits are paid?

In my experience, after winning my appeal last year, it took about 7-10 business days for the payments to hit my Money Network card. The judge's decision gets sent to EDD within 2-3 business days, then EDD has to process it and remove the disqualification from your claim. They don't pay interest, unfortunately, but they will pay all weeks you certified for that were held due to the disqualification. Make sure you've been certifying for all weeks even while waiting for your appeal!

congrats on the hearing! mine took like 3 weeks to get paid after i won... super annoying

It really varies. I won my appeal in January and it took 4 WEEKS for money to arrive!! My neighbor won his and got paid in 6 days. No consistency with EDD at all lol. Did the judge make a decision at the hearing or are they mailing it to you? That makes a difference.

DONT GET YOUR HOPES UP!!! EDD is THE WORST at processing appeal payments! I won my appeal in February but EDD systems still showed me as disqualified for TWO MONTHS after! Had to call literally 84 TIMES to finally get someone to manually fix it in their system! The judge has NO CONTROL over how fast EDD actually implements their decision. The whole system is BROKEN!!!

I had a similar situation last quarter and was really worried about how long it would take to get paid after winning. I couldn't get through to EDD on the phone at all - kept getting the "we're experiencing high call volume" message for days. I finally used a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that got me connected to an EDD rep within about 20 minutes. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km that shows how it works. The rep I spoke with was able to see my appeal decision in their system and manually release my payments while I was on the phone. Saved me weeks of waiting!

my sister went thru this and got paid 2 week after her letter came. she said the letter took like 2 weeks to arrive after the hearing tho so it was like a month total. make sure ur address is up to date with them!!!

Just to add some technical details here - the official EDD Appeals Division process works like this: 1. Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) makes a decision (usually within 1-2 weeks of hearing) 2. Decision letter is mailed to all parties 3. If favorable, the ALJ's office sends the decision to EDD's Benefit Determination Department 4. EDD removes the disqualification code from your claim 5. Payment processing begins for all eligible weeks The variation in payment timing people experience is usually in steps 3-4. Sometimes it happens automatically within days, other times it requires manual intervention by an EDD representative. If you don't see payment status change to "paid" within 14 days of receiving your favorable decision, I recommend calling the EDD Appeals Division directly at (800) 300-5616 - this is different from the regular EDD number and often has shorter wait times.

I just remembered something important - make sure you check if they put you on "conditional payment" while waiting for your appeal! My friend was on conditional payment and got money during his appeal process, then when he won they just removed the conditional status. Did they offer you that option??

Just wanted to follow up on my earlier comment - once you do receive payment, make sure to check that they paid ALL weeks correctly. Sometimes EDD only processes partial payments after appeals. Go through your payment history in UI Online and verify each week shows as paid. If any weeks are missing, you'll need to call and have them manually reprocess those specific weeks.

I went through this exact same situation about 6 months ago - misconduct disqualification that was completely bogus, had to wait forever for my hearing. The good news is that once you win, EDD is generally pretty good about processing the backpay quickly since they know they've been holding your money unfairly. In my case, I got the decision letter about 10 days after my hearing, and then payments started hitting my account within another week after that. The key thing is to keep certifying every two weeks even while you're waiting - those weeks will all get paid retroactively once the disqualification is lifted. Also, don't worry about interest - they don't pay it, but at least you'll get every penny you were owed from all those weeks you've been waiting. Fingers crossed your decision comes back favorable soon!

I'm going through something similar right now - had my appeal hearing two weeks ago for a misconduct disqualification that was totally unfair. My former employer claimed I violated company policy but couldn't provide any real evidence during the hearing. I'm still waiting for the decision letter but feeling cautiously optimistic based on how it went. Reading through all these responses is really helpful - sounds like once you get that favorable decision, most people see payments within 2-3 weeks. The waiting is absolutely brutal though, especially when you're down to your last few dollars. I've also been certifying religiously every two weeks just in case. Really hoping both of us get good news soon! The whole system is so stressful but at least there's light at the end of the tunnel for people who legitimately deserve benefits.

I just went through this exact process about 3 months ago after being wrongfully disqualified for "misconduct" when I was actually laid off due to budget cuts. It's so stressful waiting for that decision! In my case, I received the favorable decision letter exactly 8 days after my hearing, and then EDD released my backpay 12 days after I got the letter - so about 3 weeks total from hearing to money in my account. The relief was incredible after months of financial stress. One thing I learned is that you can actually check your UI Online account daily to see if your disqualification status changes before you even get the letter - mine updated online about 3 days before I received the physical decision in the mail. Keep certifying every two weeks like you've been doing, and try to stay positive. Based on what you described about your hearing going well and your lawyer being confident, it sounds like you have a strong case. The system is frustrating but they do eventually make it right when you legitimately deserve benefits.

I'm so sorry you're going through this stress - the waiting is absolutely brutal when you're down to your last $120. I went through a similar appeal process about 8 months ago (also wrongful misconduct during probation period) and can share my timeline. After winning my hearing, it took about 2 weeks total - I got the decision letter 9 days after the hearing, then payments started hitting my EDD card 5 days after that. The key thing that helped speed up my process was calling EDD the day after I received my favorable decision letter to make sure they had processed it in their system. Sometimes there's a delay between the judge's office sending the decision and EDD actually updating your claim status. Also, definitely keep checking your UI Online account daily - my payment status changed from "disqualified" to "paid" about 2 days before I actually received the money. You're so close to the finish line now! And yes, keep certifying every two weeks - all those weeks will get paid retroactively once the disqualification is lifted.

I won my appeal back in October after a similar misconduct disqualification (employer claimed I was "uncooperative" during my probation when I was just asking legitimate questions about my duties). From my experience, the timeline was about 10 days to get the decision letter, then another 8 days for payments to start showing up on my EDD card. What really helped me was setting up text alerts through Bank of America (if you have the EDD debit card) so I knew immediately when payments hit. Also, when you do get your backpay, it might come in chunks rather than one lump sum - mine came as 3 separate payments over 2 days covering different date ranges. Don't panic if you don't see everything at once! The most important thing is that once EDD removes that disqualification, the payments do flow pretty quickly. Hang in there - sounds like your hearing went well and you should be getting good news soon!

I just went through this same process earlier this year and wanted to share my timeline to help ease your anxiety. After winning my misconduct appeal (also during probation period - employers love to abuse that!), I received the judge's decision letter 6 days after my hearing, and then EDD started releasing payments 11 days after I got the letter. So about 2.5 weeks total from hearing to money hitting my account. The backpay came in 2 separate deposits - one covering weeks 1-8 and another covering weeks 9-12. One thing that really helped me was downloading the EDD mobile app and enabling push notifications, so I got alerts the moment my payment status changed from "Not Paid" to "Paid" for each certification. Also, make sure you have direct deposit set up if possible - it's faster than waiting for the EDD debit card to be loaded. Keep your chin up, you're almost at the finish line! The fact that your lawyer feels confident is a really good sign.

I went through almost exactly the same situation about a year ago - misconduct disqualification during probation that was completely bogus. After winning my appeal, I received the decision letter 11 days after the hearing, and then payments started hitting my account 6 days after that. So roughly 2.5 weeks total from hearing to getting paid. The one thing I wish someone had told me is to call EDD's main line (not appeals) about 3-4 days after you receive your favorable decision letter to confirm they've actually processed it in their system. Sometimes there's a disconnect between the appeals office and the payment processing department. Also, when the backpay does come through, it'll likely be substantial since you've been waiting 4+ months - in my case it was over $8,000. Just mentally prepare for that windfall so you can make smart financial decisions after being broke for so long! Really rooting for you - sounds like your hearing went great and you should be getting good news very soon.

I just wanted to add my experience to help give you another data point. I won my misconduct appeal about 5 months ago after being wrongfully disqualified during my probation period (sounds very similar to your situation). My timeline was: received the favorable decision letter 9 days after the hearing, then payments started showing up 13 days after I got the letter. So about 3 weeks total from hearing to money in my account. One thing that really helped was creating a simple calendar reminder to check my UI Online account every morning - I actually saw my disqualification status change about 4 days before I received any payments, which gave me peace of mind that things were moving in the right direction. Also, when you do get that backpay, consider setting aside a portion for taxes if you haven't been having them withheld - that large lump sum can bump you into a higher tax bracket for the year. The relief when those payments finally hit is incredible after months of financial stress. Based on how your hearing went and your lawyer's confidence, I'm optimistic you'll be getting good news soon. Hang in there - you're so close to the end of this nightmare!

I went through this exact situation about 7 months ago - also a misconduct disqualification during probation that was completely unfounded. My timeline was pretty typical from what I've seen: got the favorable decision letter about 8 days after my hearing, then payments started hitting my EDD card 10 days after receiving the letter. So roughly 2.5-3 weeks total from hearing to getting paid. A few practical tips that helped me: First, download the EDD mobile app and turn on notifications - you'll get alerts the moment your payment status changes which is way less stressful than constantly checking the website. Second, make sure your address is current in UI Online since they mail the decision letter. Third, keep certifying every two weeks religiously - I know it feels pointless but all those weeks get paid retroactively once the disqualification is lifted. The financial stress while waiting is brutal, but based on your lawyer's confidence and how the hearing went, it sounds like you have a strong case. One thing that surprised me was how substantial the backpay was after waiting so long - mine was close to $7,000 for about 3.5 months of benefits. Just something to mentally prepare for after being down to your last $120! Really hoping you get that favorable decision soon. The whole process is a nightmare but there is light at the end of the tunnel!

I'm currently going through the appeal process myself and this thread has been incredibly helpful! I filed my appeal 6 weeks ago for a misconduct disqualification that was totally unfair - my employer claimed I was "insubordinate" when I simply asked for clarification on conflicting instructions from two different supervisors. My hearing is scheduled for next week and I'm honestly terrified about how it will go. Reading everyone's timelines here is giving me some hope though - it sounds like once you win the appeal, most people see payments within 2-4 weeks which is way faster than I expected. I've been certifying every two weeks even though my claim shows disqualified, and I'm down to about $300 in savings so the stress is real. For those who won their appeals - did you have legal representation or represent yourself? I couldn't afford a lawyer so I'm going in solo with just my documentation. Any last-minute tips for the hearing itself would be amazing!

I represented myself in my appeal hearing last year for a similar misconduct disqualification and won! Here are some tips that helped me: 1) Organize all your documents chronologically and bring multiple copies - one for you, one for the judge, and one for your employer's representative. 2) Stick to the facts and avoid getting emotional, even if your employer's claims make you angry. 3) Be prepared to explain exactly why your actions don't meet the legal definition of misconduct - the judge needs to hear that you didn't willfully violate company policy. 4) If possible, bring any witnesses or character references who can speak to your work ethic. The hearing itself was way less intimidating than I expected - the judge was professional and fair. You don't need a lawyer if you're well-prepared with your documentation and can clearly articulate your side. Good luck with your hearing next week! Keep us posted on how it goes.