Unemployment Insurance · California
Denied Unemployment in California? Here's how to appeal
Your deadline to appeal
The cited guidance records a 30-day appeal period. Check the notice and official instructions for when that period starts, how to file and any earlier deadline to keep benefits during review. The listed form is Appeal Form (DE 1000M).
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