Told about disqualification by phone but never received EDD appeal form - need address ASAP

You need to look for the DE 1000M form - that's the Appeal Form. The mailing address depends on which office handled your claim. Generally, appeals should be sent to the EDD office listed on your disqualification notice. Since you don't have that, try calling the Appeals Board directly at 1-800-300-5616. You can also file an appeal online through your UI Online account - look under the 'More Services' section. Make sure to include your name, SSN, reason for appeal, and date of the disqualification notice (even if you're estimating).

omg same thing happened to my boyfriend last month!! they just stopped his payments with no explanation and when he called they said he was DQ'd for some reason about his previous employer??? he never got any letter either. the whole system is BROKEN

The address for appeals is: Employment Development Department, P.O. Box 826880, Sacramento, CA 94280-0001. But honestly, it's going to be much faster if you can talk to an EDD representative directly. The written appeals process can take weeks or even months. I went through this exact nightmare last year and wasted two months waiting for a response to my written appeal. I finally got through to someone who was able to review my case immediately. Have you tried using Claimyr? It's a service that helps you get through to an EDD agent without the endless busy signals. I found their video demo really helpful: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km. Their website is claimyr.com - it saved me so much frustration when dealing with my disqualification issue.

Actually, your appeal rights and the address should be on the Notice of Determination that told you about the disqualification. There's a 30-day deadline to appeal from the mail date on that notice. Since you didn't receive it, you need to call EDD IMMEDIATELY and explain the situation. Ask them to resend the notice and also ask for the mail date so you know your deadline. Make sure to document the call (rep name, date, time). In the meantime, you can actually file an appeal without the form. Write a letter that includes: 1. Your full name and Social Security Number 2. "I wish to appeal the decision disqualifying me from receiving benefits" 3. Brief explanation of why you disagree 4. Date and signature Send this to: EDD Appeals Division P.O. Box 826880 Sacramento, CA 94280-0001 I'd also recommend submitting through UI Online as a backup. Go to Contact EDD → Question Category: Appeals → Subject: Other. Explain your situation and that you're filing an appeal.

WTF is wrong with EDD!!? They did the EXACT same thing to me last year. Told me I was disqualified for "false statement" but never sent me ANYTHING. Then when I finally got the stupid form and appealed, they scheduled my hearing during my work hours and I had to choose between missing the hearing or losing my new job. The system is RIGGED against us!!!! They WANT us to miss deadlines so they don't have to pay!!!

try calling right when they open at 8am thats how i got thru

Quick update on the appeal addresses since my earlier comment wasn't completely accurate. The correct address depends on which EDD office sent your determination. There are multiple Appeals Board offices in California: Sacramento Office: P.O. Box 944275, Sacramento, CA 94244-2750 Oakland Office: P.O. Box 24210, Oakland, CA 94623 San Diego Office: P.O. Box 120831, San Diego, CA 92112-0831 Without knowing which office handled your claim, your safest bet is to call EDD first. In the meantime, you can also download the official appeal form (DE 1000M) directly from the EDD website at: https://edd.ca.gov/siteassets/files/pdf_pub_ctr/de1000m.pdf Fill it out and include a detailed explanation about why you're appealing and why your appeal should be considered timely (since you never received the disqualification notice).

I'm dealing with something similar right now - got a call saying I was disqualified but no paperwork either. From reading all these responses, it sounds like the key is to act fast and document everything. I'm going to try calling EDD first thing Monday morning to get the determination notice resent, and if I can't get through, I'll send a written appeal to the Sacramento address that Isabel mentioned. Has anyone here had success with the online appeal option through UI Online? I'm seeing mixed info about whether that's actually available if you haven't received the official notice yet.

Another option to consider - if you're still having trouble reaching EDD by phone, you can also contact your local state assemblymember or senator's office. Most of them have constituent services that can help with EDD issues, and they often have direct lines to EDD that bypass the regular phone system. I had to do this when I was stuck in a similar situation last year. They can't guarantee a specific outcome, but they can often get EDD to actually respond and send you the paperwork you need. Just search "[your city] assemblymember" and look for their constituent services contact info. It's a free service and sometimes works faster than trying to get through the main EDD phone lines. Worth trying while you're also sending your written appeal.

I went through this exact same nightmare about 6 months ago! The key thing that saved me was sending BOTH a written appeal AND calling every single day until I got through. Here's what worked for me: 1. Send your written appeal to the Sacramento address (P.O. Box 826880, Sacramento, CA 94280-0001) via certified mail so you have proof they received it 2. In your appeal letter, be super clear that you were only notified verbally and NEVER received any written determination 3. Keep calling EDD every morning at 8:01 AM sharp - don't give up after a few tries, literally call back-to-back for hours if needed The thing is, even though you never got the notice, the 30-day appeal clock probably started when they mailed it (or tried to mail it). So time is really critical here. I also discovered that if you can get through to a Tier 2 specialist (not just the first person who answers), they can sometimes expedite getting your determination notice resent or even help process your appeal over the phone. One more tip - when you do get someone on the line, immediately ask for their name and employee ID number and write down the exact time of your call. This documentation saved my butt when there were discrepancies later. Don't let them rush you off the phone without getting concrete next steps and timeframes!