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The Unemployment Appeal Hearing If the EDD decides that you should have been granted benefits, you will receive a notice to that effect. Otherwise, the EDD will forward your appeal to the Office of Appeals. ... At the hearing, the ALJ will ask questions, review documents, and make a decision on your appeal.

It generally takes two to three weeks after you file your claim to receive your first benefit check, according to the Labor Department. This may differ by state and may be delayed due to a surge in volume being reported by unemployment offices around the country.

Created by the Legislature in 1943, the California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board (CUIAB) is an independent administrative court system for workers and employers seeking to challenge decisions made by the Employment Development Department (EDD).

Rather, you will receive the decision in the mail approximately 2-3 weeks after the hearing. If you do not agree with the decision, you may file a board appeal within 20 days.

Complete the appeal form with a detailed explanation of why you believe the disqualification is in error. Mail your appeal to the return address shown on the decision notice. If the form is lost or misplaced, you may also send the EDD a detailed letter. Be sure to include your: Full printed name.

You will get the Referee's decision in the mail, about one to two weeks after the hearing. You have 15 days from the date the decision was mailed to file a further appeal to the Unemployment Compensation Board of Review. Again, be careful in your request for appeal.

You must submit your appeal in writing within 30 days of the mailing date on the Notice of Determination and/or Ruling (DE 1080CZ). You can download the Appeal Form (DE 1000M) (PDF) or use the copy included with each Notice of Determination that you receive.