DE 1000M is the Appeal Form published by the California Employment Development Department (EDD). A claimant or an employer completes it to appeal a Notice of Determination or a Determination/Ruling to the California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board (CUIAB). The form is bilingual, with the English version on one side and the Spanish version on the back. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the original PDF is published by the EDD.
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What is DE 1000M?
Form DE 1000M, Appeal Form, is the California Employment Development Department (EDD) form that a claimant or employer completes to appeal a Notice of Determination or a Determination/Ruling to the California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board (CUIAB).
The form has two sections. Section I collects the appellant's information: name, Social Security number, whether a translator is needed, mailing address, phone, fax, e-mail and cell phone numbers, two optional-looking authorizations for the CUIAB to send confidential information by e-mail or by text message or voice mail, and a block for employer appeals only (employer account number and agent details). Section II is the appellant statement, where you explain why you disagree with the decision, starting from the date of the notice. The appellant or agent signs and dates it.
The EDD describes DE 1000M as the form claimants and employers use to appeal an eligibility decision. It is printed in English and Spanish on one sheet, and the EDD lists it as "English/Spanish". It is not the Work Sharing Unemployment Insurance Plan Application, which is a different EDD form, DE 8686, completed by employers who join the Work Sharing program. The notices that carry appeal rights, such as the Notice of Determination (DE 1080MON) and the Notice of Determination and/or Ruling (DE 1080CZ), are separate documents that the EDD mails to you.
Who needs to file DE 1000M?
The main group is anyone who disagrees with a Notice of Determination or a Determination/Ruling issued by the EDD: the appellant, meaning the claimant or the employer who is appealing the notice.
- Claimants appealing an eligibility decision on unemployment benefits.
- Employers appealing a notice. Employers complete the section marked "Complete this section for employer appeals only", with the employer account number and, if applicable, the agent's name and address.
- Authorized agents or representatives of the appellant, who may provide the information and sign for the appellant. The signature of the appellant or the agent is required.
Claimants for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) use the same form but have a longer filing period. Employers appealing the Notice of Determination or Assessment (DE 3807) have 30 days. If you need a translator, the form asks you to say so and name the language or dialect.
When to file DE 1000M
You have 30 days from the mail date of the notice you are appealing to file a timely appeal. Claimants for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) have 60 days. Employers appealing the Notice of Determination or Assessment (DE 3807) have 30 days.
If you appeal after the 30-day period, you must include the reason for the delay. An administrative law judge (ALJ) decides whether you had good cause for filing late, and if the ALJ finds you did not, your appeal is dismissed.
Claimants must keep certifying for benefits while the appeal is pending. If you are found eligible, you can be paid only for the periods you certified for and for which you met all other eligibility requirements.
Documents you need
- Additional pages, only if you need more space for your explanation in Section II; write your name and Social Security number on each page.
- A statement of the reason for the delay, only if you file after the 30-day period; the ALJ decides whether you had good cause for filing late.
How to fill out DE 1000M
Have your notice at hand
Keep the Notice of Determination or ruling you are appealing in front of you. You need its date, and the 30-day period runs from its mail date. The form asks for black ink if you print and write on it.
Enter claimant name and SSN
In Section I, write the Claimant Name and the Social Security Number.
Answer the translator question
Check Yes or No for "Do you need a translator?" If yes, write the language or dialect.
Enter the appellant's address and contacts
Write the Appellant's Mailing Address (street number, apartment number or PO Box, city, state, ZIP code), then the Telephone No., Fax No., E-mail Address and Cell Phone No.
Check the CUIAB authorizations
Check the box authorizing the CUIAB to send confidential information about your appeal to your e-mail address, and the box for text message or voice mail to your cell phone, for each channel you want to allow.
Complete the employer-only block
Only for employer appeals, enter the Employer Account Number and, if you use an agent, the Agent Name and Agent Address. Claimants leave this block blank.
Explain why you disagree
In Section II, enter the notice date after "I disagree with the determination in the notice dated" and explain why you disagree. If you are filing after 30 days, include the reason for the delay.
Add extra pages if needed
If you need more space, attach additional pages and write your name and Social Security number on each one.
Sign and date the form
The Appellant or Agent signs and dates the bottom of Section II. The form is not complete without the signature.
Review and download the PDF
Check names, numbers and the notice date, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and return it to the EDD office address listed on your notice.
How to submit DE 1000M
The form says to sign it and return it to the EDD at the office address listed on the notice you are appealing. It prints no separate mailing address, fax number or portal of its own, so use the address on that notice.
- Return to the EDD office on your notice: send the signed form to the office address shown on the Notice of Determination or ruling you are appealing.
- Questions: the form lists EDD telephone numbers: English 1-800-300-5616, Spanish 1-800-326-8937, Cantonese 1-800-547-3506, Mandarin 1-866-303-0706, Vietnamese 1-800-547-2058 and TTY (non-voice) 1-800-815-9387. The website is edd.ca.gov.
- More information: the EDD explains the appeal process at edd.ca.gov/UI_Appeals.
Before sending, check that the form is signed and, if you added pages, that your name and Social Security number appear on each one. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the EDD channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Missing the 30-day deadline counted from the mail date of the notice, or filing late without stating the reason for the delay; the appeal can be dismissed.
- Submitting the form unsigned. The signature of the appellant or the agent is required.
- Returning the form to an address other than the EDD office address listed on the notice you are appealing.
- Stopping your continued-benefit certifications while the appeal is pending; claimants must keep certifying, and can be paid only for periods they certified for.
- Attaching extra pages without your name and Social Security number on each page.
- Applying the 60-day period to an ordinary appeal; it is for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) claimants, and employers appealing a DE 3807 have 30 days.
- Completing the employer-only section as a claimant, or leaving the employer account number out of an employer appeal.
- Filling out the printed form in a color other than black; the form asks for black ink.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DE 1000M form?
DE 1000M is the EDD's Appeal Form. Claimants and employers complete it to appeal a Notice of Determination or a Determination/Ruling to the California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board (CUIAB) by explaining why they disagree with the decision.
How long do I have to file an appeal on DE 1000M?
30 days from the mail date of the notice you are appealing. DUA claimants have 60 days, and employers appealing a DE 3807 have 30 days. A later appeal must include the reason for the delay, and an ALJ decides whether you had good cause.
Where do I send Form DE 1000M?
Return the signed form to the EDD at the office address listed on the notice you are appealing. The form prints no separate address. For questions, call the EDD numbers on the form, such as 1-800-300-5616 for English.
Do I still have to certify for benefits while my appeal is pending?
Yes. Claimants must continue to certify for benefits during the appeal. If you are found eligible, you can be paid only for the periods you certified for and for which you met all other eligibility requirements.
What happens if I file my appeal late?
You must include the reason for the delay with your appeal. An administrative law judge decides whether you had good cause. If the judge finds you did not, your appeal will be dismissed.
Can an employer or an agent use DE 1000M?
Yes. Employers appeal on this form too and complete the employer-only block with the account number and any agent details. An authorized agent or representative may provide the information, and the appellant or agent must sign.
Is DE 1000M the Work Sharing Unemployment Insurance Plan Application?
No. DE 1000M is the Appeal Form. The Work Sharing Unemployment Insurance Plan Application is a separate EDD form, DE 8686, that employers joining the Work Sharing program complete.
Can I fill out DE 1000M online?
You can complete the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service and does not file the appeal with the EDD or the CUIAB; you return the signed form to the EDD office on your notice.
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