Need EDD Appeals office phone number or direct email that actually works

i had same problem last month!! the regular edd numbers are useless for appeals stuff. try 1-800-300-5616 but press 1-2-4 at the prompts, sometimes that gets u to appeals dept

The Appeals office is actually separate from regular EDD. Each region has its own office with different contact information. You need to look at the disqualification notice - it should have the specific Appeals office address on it. For email, you can try eddappealsinfo@edd.ca.gov, but honestly they rarely respond to emails. Your husband should have received (or will soon receive) a letter with his appeal acknowledgment number and instructions. If it's been more than 4 weeks since filing the appeal and he hasn't received the acknowledgment letter, that's concerning. Also, make sure the appeal included all supporting documentation - the employer's written confirmation of layoff should be part of your evidence. You should be able to submit additional evidence up until the hearing date.

EDD Appeals is THE WORST. I waited 4 MONTHS for my appeal hearing last year! The whole time with ZERO benefits. They don't answer phones and they don't respond to emails. The system is DESIGNED to make you give up!!! The only thing that finally worked was contacting my state assembly member's office. They have staff who deal with EDD issues and can actually get responses. Google your district's assembly member and look for "constituent services" on their website.

I just went through this nightmare in January. The official Appeals Board number is 1-800-300-5616 but it's the same as the regular EDD number, which is why you're getting the runaround. Here's what worked for me: Use Claimyr.com to get through to an actual EDD rep. It costs money but they'll connect you to an EDD agent usually within 5-10 minutes instead of calling for days. Check their video demo: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km Once you get through to a regular rep, specifically ask them to transfer you to the Appeals Department. Some reps will say they can't, but others will. It took me two tries but I finally got transferred to someone who could look up my appeal status and give me real information. The Appeals office can also add notes to your case file if you have new evidence.

The Appeals Board offices each have their own direct numbers, but they're not published online. Here's what you need to do: 1. Look at your acknowledgment letter carefully - it should have a case number that starts with letters (like OAK for Oakland office, SAC for Sacramento, etc.) 2. Based on those letters, here are some direct numbers: - Sacramento Appeals Office: 916-263-6832 - Oakland/Bay Area: 510-956-4000 - San Diego: 619-525-4995 - Los Angeles: 213-620-6252 3. When you call, have your appeal case number ready. Ask specifically about the timeline for scheduling a hearing. 4. If they say it's still being processed, ask if there's any missing information they need from you. 5. Make sure you're certifying for benefits every two weeks even during the appeal process. If you win the appeal, they'll pay all back benefits you certified for. Hope this helps!

hey just wondering has ur husband been doing the work search requirements during this whole appeal process??? cuz my brother didnt do them thinking he didnt need to while appealing and when he won his appeal they only backpaid for the weeks he had done the search requirements

Just one more tip - when your husband does get the hearing date (they'll mail a notice), make sure to thoroughly prepare. The hearings are typically conducted by phone with an Administrative Law Judge. 1. Organize all your evidence (the layoff confirmation from the employer is crucial) 2. Write down key dates and events in chronological order 3. Practice explaining the situation clearly and concisely 4. Have the employer representative join if possible to confirm it was a layoff 5. Submit any additional evidence at least 10 days before the hearing Appeals have a fairly high success rate when properly prepared for, especially if the employer confirms it was a layoff rather than a quit.

When I had my appeal last year, I found out you can actually check the status online! It won't give you much info but at least confirms they have your case and whether a hearing is scheduled.

Another thing that might help - if you're really desperate and the direct numbers aren't working, try calling first thing in the morning around 8:02 AM when they open. I've had better luck getting through to the Appeals offices then versus later in the day when the lines are jammed. Also, document EVERYTHING - every call you make, who you spoke to, what they said, dates, times. If this drags on much longer, you might need to escalate to the EDD Director's office or even consider legal action. California Legal Aid has free resources for unemployment appeals if you qualify income-wise. And honestly, while you're trying all these phone numbers and emails, definitely follow up on that assembly member suggestion. They have dedicated EDD liaisons and can sometimes get action when nothing else works. Don't give up - wrongful disqualifications get overturned all the time when you have proper documentation like you do!

I work for a nonprofit that helps people with unemployment appeals and wanted to share a few additional resources that might help: 1. The California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board has a self-help guide - it explains the process step-by-step and includes sample forms. 2. If you're in LA County, the Public Law Center has free legal clinics specifically for unemployment appeals: (714) 541-1010. They can help you prepare your case properly. 3. One thing many people don't know - you can request an interpreter for your hearing if English isn't your first language, or even just request that the hearing be conducted more slowly if you need time to process questions. 4. During the hearing, stick to the facts about why the separation occurred. Don't get sidetracked into complaints about the employer or the EDD process itself - just focus on proving it was a layoff, not a quit. The employer confirmation letter you have is really strong evidence. Make sure to submit it as soon as possible rather than waiting for the hearing. Appeals judges appreciate having evidence in advance to review. Hang in there - appeals with solid documentation like yours have good success rates!