What can I do if I have already missed my hearing?
If you have been trying to go through the appeals process with the CUIAB, and you realize that your hearing already took place, you should immediately contact the CUIAB Office of Appeals that scheduled your hearing and tell them that you accidentally missed your hearing and need to reopen your case. You can find the address and phone number of your case’s Office of Appeals in the bottom left corner of your Notice of Hearing. You can also find a list of CUIAB locations here.
The person you speak with may not be able to directly reschedule your hearing, but they can explain the process. Because you missed your hearing, you will receive a notice in the mail called a “Decision Dismissing Appeal for Nonappearance.” This notice will state that because you missed your hearing, the CUIAB will permanently dismiss your appeal, unless you ask the Board to reopen the case.
If you registered with the CUIAB’s MyAppeal online system, you can submit this request through your appeal portal. Click on the “Action Request Menu” button at the right of the page, select the option “Reopen/Reinstate,” and click “Next.” Follow the instructions to complete your request to reopen your appeal.
If you did not or cannot register with the MyAppeal system, you must fill out the form that comes with this notice so your case can be reopened (you can also find the appeal form here). You should also include a short letter explaining why you missed the hearing in brief, simple terms. You should mail this form and letter within 20 days after the mailing date of the Decision Dismissing Appeal for Nonappearance. If you missed the deadline, you can still request a reopening, but you will need to provide a reason for missing the deadline.
After you send this online request or form in the mail, your appeal will be reopened and rescheduled for a new hearing. Like in the letter, you will have to explain that you had a good reason for missing your hearing, or that it was an accident out of your control in some way. Make sure the EDD has your correct address so that any mailings in the future reach you. Once you have received the new date for your hearing, you can contact our office for assistance and possible representation.
What can I do if I cannot make my hearing?
If it is before your hearing, and you realize that you will not be available during that time, you can also request a postponement through your online appeal portal. Click on the “Action Request Menu,” select “Postponement Request” and click “Next.” Follow the instructions to complete the process. If you have not created an online appeal portal, go to https://cuiab.ca.gov/myappeal/ to register and make an online appeal portal. This will make it easier to review your appeal file, submit new evidence, and make requests like the one described here. If you do not have an online account, call the CUIAB office that sent you the Notice of Hearing. When your new hearing date is set, if you need further assistance to prepare for the hearing, go to and review the information in our What to Do Before Your Unemployment Insurance Hearing and How to Prepare fact sheet.
Last updated: December 2024