How long after submitting my ESD appeal should I expect a hearing date?

I went through this nightmare back in January. After submitting my appeal, it took almost 6 WEEKS before I even got my hearing notice in the mail! The notice came with just 10 days advance warning for the actual hearing date. The whole process was incredibly stressful. Make sure you're still filing your weekly claims even while waiting for the appeal - that's super important.

Current timeframes for OAH (Office of Administrative Hearings) to schedule appeal hearings is typically 5-8 weeks after receipt. This varies based on current case volume, but the appeals process follows specific steps: 1. ESD forwards appeal to OAH (can take 1-2 weeks) 2. OAH reviews and schedules hearing (3-6 weeks) 3. Notice sent by mail with hearing date (typically 10-14 days before hearing) The good news is that if you win your appeal, you'll receive all back payments for properly filed weekly claims. I'd recommend preparing your evidence while waiting - gather all communication about your separation, performance reviews, witness contact info, etc.

Mine took 9 weeks lol welcome to ESD hell

I HATE THE APPEAL PROCESS SO MUCH!!! I wated 7 weeks for my hearing and then guess what?? They RESCHEDULED it with no explanation the day before!!!! Had to wait ANOTHER 3 weeks!!! The system is BROKEN!! The judge ruled in my favor btw which proves ESD was WRONG the entire time!!! Wasted months of my life fighting them when I was right all along!!!!

try calling them maybe theyll tell u something

Have you tried contacting the OAH directly? They have their own phone number (different from ESD). They were actually helpful when I called, unlike ESD. But yeah, my appeal took about 7 weeks before I got a hearing date.

I was in the exact same situation back in December - got disqualified for supposedly quitting when I was actually laid off. I tried calling ESD for weeks and could never get through. Someone on this forum recommended I try Claimyr (claimyr.com) which got me connected to an ESD agent in about 20 minutes. The agent couldn't speed up my appeal, but she did give me the status and confirmed they had all my documents. Saved me weeks of uncertainty. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3 Regarding your timeline question - my hearing was scheduled about 7 weeks after I submitted my appeal. The wait is definitely frustrating, but keep filing those weekly claims!

One other suggestion - while you're waiting, contact your state representative's office. When my appeal was taking forever, I reached out to my district rep and their constituent services person contacted ESD on my behalf. Didn't speed things up dramatically but I did get my hearing notice about a week later. Worth trying everything at this point.

Also my hearing was done by phone, not in person. Make sure ur phone number is updated in the system and that you answer ALL calls during your scheduled hearing time even if the number looks weird. I almost missed mine cuz it came from a weird area code I didn't recognize!

While you're waiting for your hearing date, use this time to thoroughly prepare. Review the ESD Claimant Handbook section on appeals (pages 39-42), gather all documentation about your separation from employment, and consider if you need witnesses. OAH hearings are formal proceedings where both you and ESD will present your case to an Administrative Law Judge, so preparation makes a significant difference in outcomes. When you do receive your hearing notice, it will include important information about your rights, how to submit evidence, and deadlines for doing so. Read every page carefully.