How long until EDD schedules UI appeal hearing? Been waiting 4 weeks already

The current wait time for an appeal hearing is about 6-8 weeks from when you file, unfortunately. It can sometimes take longer if they're backlogged. Make sure you continue to certify for benefits every two weeks even while waiting for your appeal - if you win, you'll get all those back payments. The letter will come from the California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board (CUIAB), not directly from EDD, so look out for that in your mail.

OMG I WENT THROUGH THIS EXACT THING!!! My ex-boss said i was "negligent" which was COMPLETE BS. took me 9 WEEKS to get a hearing date!! and then another 3 weeks till the actual hearing. keep certifying every week and document EVERYTHING. the waiting is the WORST part i feel ur pain

I had to appeal last year after my seasonal job ended and they somehow marked it as a voluntary quit. The whole process from filing the appeal to actually having the hearing was about 7 weeks for me. But I've heard they're processing things faster now in 2025. BTW when you do get your hearing notice, it'll probably be a phone hearing unless you specifically request in-person.

Have you tried calling EDD to check the status of your appeal? Getting through to them is nearly impossible with regular methods, but I used Claimyr last month when I had issues with my certifications and it worked great. They got me connected to an actual EDD representative in about 20 minutes. Their website is claimyr.com and they have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km. Might be worth trying to see if they can give you any updates on your appeal status.

Appeal hearing scheduling is currently taking 6-8 weeks on average, but can vary based on your local office's caseload. While waiting: 1. Continue certifying for benefits every two weeks 2. Gather evidence supporting your case (emails about layoffs, performance reviews, witness statements) 3. Review the appeal guide on the CUIAB website 4. Keep your contact information updated with EDD Call the Appeals Board directly at 916-263-6589 for status updates (separate from regular EDD). Once scheduled, hearings typically occur within 2-3 weeks of notification. You'll receive instructions with your hearing notice about submitting evidence. Start organizing your documents now.

when i had my appeal it took like 2 months to get the hearing date letter. but then the hearing was scheduled for the next week! so weird. but yeah u just gotta wait. btw my hearing was over the phone and only took like 20mins. judge asked a bunch of questions and my employer didnt even call in lol

waiting for an appeal is the worst!! i filed mine in march and got a hearing date in early may so about 6 weeks. i heard if u call them everyday they might schedule u faster just to get u to stop calling lol. worth a try??

Just to add to what others have said, when you do get your hearing notice, read it carefully. It will tell you exactly what issues will be discussed during the hearing. This is important because you need to prepare specifically for those issues. If the notice says they're determining if you were discharged for misconduct, your preparation will be different than if they're determining if you were laid off due to lack of work. Also, if you have any witnesses, you'll need to arrange for them to be available during your hearing time. The notice will explain how to do this. Good luck with your appeal!