California unemployment insurance appeals board phone number

Q: How long does it take for EDD appeal Decision 2022?

In a written response, the EDD told ABC10 it is taking approximately 4-6 weeks” for it to review appeals cases for potential redetermination and avoid further appeals.

Q: How do I appeal an EDD successfully?

You have the right to appeal the EDDs decision to reduce or deny you benefits. You must submit your appeal in writing within 30 days of the mailing date on the Notice of Overpayment (DE 1444) or Notice of Determination and/or Ruling (DE 1080CZ).

We provide legal advice and representation before the California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board to people facing denials of unemployment benefits, allegations of false statements, overpayments by the Employment Development Department, and other challenges. We ensure that our clients’ voices are heard at administrative agencies, in courts, and in the legislature, and we help shape unemployment insurance law. If you are applying for unemployment benefits, please read our fact sheet and apply online at uio.edd.ca.gov.

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How to get help
Unemployment Insurance How Tos
Fact Sheets
Sample letters and forms
Do-It-Yourself Guides
Our Partners
Highlights of Our Work
Additional Resources
How do I check the status of my unemployment appeal California?
Are EDD appeals over the phone?
How long does it take for EDD appeal Decision 2022?
How do I appeal an EDD successfully?

How to get help

If the fact sheets, sample letters, and other links on this page do not address your needs, or you are looking for representation before California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board, please call our Workers' Rights Clinic. We can provide services in English, Spanish, Cantonese, and Mandarin and can arrange services in additional languages.

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Unemployment Insurance How Tos

Legal Aid at Work provides detailed information about numerous areas of employment law. Here are our fact sheets related to unemployment. Visit our “free legal info” page to see a complete list.

Fact Sheets

Sample letters and forms

You can download these Word documents and fill them out to apply for unemployment insurance or appeal if you've been denied benefits.

Do-It-Yourself Guides

You may be able to handle your case on your own or with the help of someone you know, including filing an appeal. Here are guides for you and your advocate.

Our Partners

You may get additional information and support from organizations we work closely with.

National Employment Law Project
NELP fights for better policies to expand access to work and strengthen protections and support for low-wage workers and the unemployed.
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Coalition of Low-Wage and Immigrant Worker Advocates
CLIWA includes worker centers, legal services programs, community organizations, and workers' rights clinics across California that enforce workers’ rights to fair pay, safe working conditions, and workplaces without discrimination or harassment.
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Highlights of Our Work

Here are examples of our achievements for clients securing unemployment insurance benefits:

California Supreme Court Issues Major Victory for Workers in Paratransit, Inc. v. Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board
Last week, on July 3rd, 2014, in a major victory for California’s workers, the California Supreme...
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Additional Resources

Information at these links may help you understand your situation and your options.

California EDD
EDD is where you apply for unemployment insurance. Here's EDD's guide to determining whether a person is eligible.
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California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board
The CUIAB is the state agency that hears and resolves appeals of decisions by EDD.
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How do I check the status of my unemployment appeal California?

You can also check on the status of your unemployment claim through the EDD's automated, self-service telephone system at 1-866-333-4606.

Are EDD appeals over the phone?

If you are wrongfully denied unemployment benefits, you have a right to appeal the denial. Once you submit an appeal, you participate in a formal hearing process. This process is similar to a courtroom hearing. The only difference is that your hearing is often held over the telephone, instead of in an actual courtroom.

How long does it take for EDD appeal Decision 2022?

In a written response, the EDD told ABC10 it is taking “approximately 4-6 weeks” for it to review appeals cases for potential redetermination and avoid further appeals.

How do I appeal an EDD successfully?

You have the right to appeal the EDD's decision to reduce or deny you benefits. You must submit your appeal in writing within 30 days of the mailing date on the Notice of Overpayment (DE 1444) or Notice of Determination and/or Ruling (DE 1080CZ).

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