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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).

Official appeal instructions for California

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Content updated Sep 21, 2026.

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