How long after ESD appeal hearing until decision arrives? Still waiting after 3 weeks

I went through an appeal last year and got my decision in about 2 weeks. The judge told me it could take up to 30 days though, so I think you're still within the normal timeframe. Did you check your regular mail? Sometimes they send the decision by regular post even if you're signed up for electronic notifications.

mine took 6 weeks!!!! the system is broken. they dont care how long we have to wait. no rent money? not their problem. i called like 20 times and no one could tell me anything useful just "still processing"

The Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) typically issues decisions within 2-4 weeks after the hearing, though their official guideline is "within a reasonable time" which can sometimes extend to 6 weeks. They're required by law to mail you a written copy of the decision regardless of whether you have electronic communications set up. A few things that might help: 1. Check if your mailing address is correct in both your ESD account and what you provided at the hearing 2. Look in your spam folder if you're expecting an email notification 3. You can call OAH directly at 855-928-1253 to inquire about the status of your decision If the judge rules in your favor, ESD will process any back payments you're entitled to, usually within 7-10 business days after receiving the decision from OAH.

Im in a similiar boat, my hearing was Feb 28 and still nothing. Judge said 2-4 wks but its been over 4 now. The waiting is the worst part! Did u have a lawyer for ur hearing? I didnt and now I'm worried that was a mistake...

After trying to call ESD for TWO WEEKS straight with no luck (always disconnected after waiting forever), I finally used Claimyr.com to get through to an actual person. They connected me to an ESD agent in about 15 minutes when I was dealing with a similar situation waiting on appeal results. The agent was able to see notes in my file that my decision had been made but was still in processing. Saved me another week of anxiety! They have a video demo here if you want to see how it works: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3

I remember when my cousin went through this last year - it took almost 5 weeks for his decision! But then when it finally came, it was in his favor AND he got all the backpay at once. Was like $7,800 dropped into his account overnight. So sometimes the wait, while totally stressful, ends up working out. Finger crossed for you! The fact that you had documentation of your job searches is really good. That's often the deciding factor in these cases.

you should of got it by now something wrong call them

Just an update for anyone in a similar situation: I've seen appeal decision timelines vary significantly over the past year. The official OAH guideline is that decisions should be issued within 30 days of the hearing, but system backlogs can extend this timeline. Some factors that might affect your timeline: 1. Complexity of your case (simple eligibility issues tend to be faster) 2. Whether additional evidence was submitted after the hearing 3. Current OAH caseload and staffing 4. Whether the judge needed to research specific legal precedents If you reach the 30-day mark, I would definitely recommend contacting OAH directly rather than just ESD. Their contact info is on the hearing notice you received.

UPDATE: I followed the advice here and called OAH directly. The representative was actually really helpful! She checked my case and said the decision was made yesterday and is being mailed out today. She couldn't tell me what the decision was, but at least I know it's coming soon. Such a relief to know it's not lost in the system somewhere. Thanks everyone for the support and advice!