Responding to Unemployment Insurance Claims

If you receive a Notice of Unemployment Insurance Claim Filed from the EDD, there are several steps to follow

You should respond within 10 days of the mail date at the top of the notice. Failure to respond in a timely manner waives your right to appeal any determination as to eligibility. This is especially important if you believe the claimant is ineligible due to a disqualifying event, as discussed below.¹ This is the first opportunity to provide eligibility information.

A timely response guarantees: