After You Win Unemployment Appeal How Long Does It Take To Get Your Money For Past Weeks Owed?

As far as I can tell there is no set law in the statute books that state a specific time by which retroactive unemployment benefits should be received by the claimant. Saying that, it is good practice to reimburse claimants without any unnecessary delay in proceedings.

If your unemployment appeal has been secured with no chance of further appeals from the state or your previous employer, then you should receive retroactive payment from when you first filed for unemployment benefit (please note: It is a common assumption that benefits will start from the date of when a person is fired or leaves work, but this is not the case) on the same date as when you receive your first unemployment benefit payment.

If this has not been the case, then you need to contact the relevant office to consult with them about this situation. Without knowing where you reside, I cannot provide exact details but there should be contact information on any official correspondence you have received. As with every case of dealing with issues with large organizations and bureaucracy, forceful but courteous language and tone should be employed. It is rarely the direct fault of the person receiving your communications and any unnecessary proclamations may result in further delays.

It may be that a delay has occurred in your payment because of an incorrect mailing address or there are erroneous direct bank deposit details being held for you in the files of the unemployment office. Check that your information is correct as they usually do not accept responsibility for lost checks or incorrect banking or mailing information you provide.

You should maintain you regular agreed schedule of weekly claims certifications during this process of reclamation of retroactive benefits as you need to tell the state you are still eligible for them.

I live in Florida, so I'm not sure is this will help those in Cali.... I won my appeal on Dec. 18th 2009, received my letter of reversal on Dec. 21st 2009, and my check for 11 weeks was cut on Dec. 29th, the website says that it will be mailed the day after it is issued. Best of luck.

In the state of Ca, after winning an unemployment level one appeal you should receive your payment onto a Debit Card within 10 working days but due to the backlog it can take up to 20 working days. You receive all weeks that you filled out your claim forms from the date that you filed for you UI except for the first week which is held back and not a payout week. You will receive or should receive the entire amount owed. If your ex-employer does request an appeal of the level one appeal you will still receive payments until the Appeal Board makes a decision.

I won my unemployment hearing in Florida as well.  I called the unemployment office and they told me they have 21 days from the date of the hearing to enter it in the system.  As soon as that happens the check is issued..sent out and you should receive it with in a few days.  I am happy to report that it only took me 2 weeks to receive mine.  I was worried and discouraged from reading all of these horror stories.  But the reality is if nothing goes wrong you should receive it in no time.

In CA, usually takes about 1-3 (maybe up to 4) weeks to receive your check in the mail. The appeal determination has to be entered into EDD's system first, which can take about a week or so from when you receive written notification that you won your appeal. Then it can take up to a week after it is entered for them to send a check out....then you wait for delivery for up to a week. Hopefully your check comes sooner. Call your unemployment office and try to get someone to explain the system to you for your state.

To add additional clarification, it is 20 days following the mailing date of your decision letter, not the date of your hearing.  This time period gives the commision additional time to review the appeal referees decision as well.  Please see exerpt below from florida statute regarding unemployment compensation 443.151 Procedure concerning claims.."5.The parties must be notified promptly of the referee’s decision. The referee’s decision is final unless further review is initiated under paragraph (c) within 20 days after the date of mailing notice of the decision to the party’s last known address or, in lieu of mailing, within 20 days after the delivery of the notice.(c)Review by commission.—The commission may, on its own motion, within the time limit in paragraph (b), initiate a review of the decision of an appeals referee. The commission may also allow the Agency for Workforce Innovation or any adversely affected party entitled to notice of the decision to appeal the decision by filing an application within the time limit in paragraph (b)."Hope this helps everyone, it helped me.

I have the same situation in Illinois. It has been almost a month now and every time I call them they have a different reason as to why the system is not updated and the general attitude is that they really don't care. I hope California works faster than Illinois. Good Luck!

I live in ma. I waited 5 months for my appeal which was on aug 31st. I got a decision on sept 14th and the checks were mailed out on sept 16th.. Guess ma is a lot different...

My reversal letter came 4/5/2010 I'm still waiting for what they owe me. It's funny that when we owe them they want it right than and there, but when they owe us they take their sweet time. Suxs!!! I'm suffering and they still have money even after they pay all of us!!!!