1. If you disagree with the notice issued by the Employment Development Department (Department) on your unemployment insurance (U.I.) or disability insurance (D.I.) claim, the first step is to file an appeal with the Department, using the form DE1000M or by submitting a letter of appeal..

    An appeal need not be formal; however, it must be in writing and contain the following information:

    • Your name and mailing address.
    • The name and mailing address of any representative filing the appeal.
    • The name and social security number of the claimant.
    • If you are an employer filing an appeal provide the employer's name and account number

    Your appeal should also include:

    • Your telephone number.
    • The date of the Department notice.
    • The reason why you disagree.
    • Specify if you need an interpreter or special accommodation.
    • Date and signature.
    • You have 30 calendar days from the mailing date on the Department notice to file your appeal. If the appeal is filed after the 30 calendar days, explain why.
  2. Submit your Appeal by returning it to the Department at the office address listed on the notice.

    3. What Happens Next?

    The Department will mail an Appeal Acknowledgement Letter to the parties involved in the appeal and forward the appeal documents to the California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board (C.U.I.A.B.) for a hearing and decision.

    Below is a diagram showing what happens after the Department receives a U.I. or D.I. appeal:

    For more information on the U.I./D.I. appeal process select the flowcharts below:

    *myAppeal – You can register for a myAppeal online portal account at any time. For more information visit https://cuiab.ca.gov/myappeal/.

    **Notice of Hearing – At least 10 days prior to the hearing, you will be notified of the date, time and location. Page two of the Notice of Hearing instructs you to appear by telephone or in person. If by telephone, you must call the judge at the number provided and enter the conference I.D. listed. If you are to appear in person, you must report to the address listed.

    Read the Hearing Information included with the Notice of Hearing to obtain more information.

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat.

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat.