Federal law requires states to either pay or deny unemployment benefits promptly. States may grant extensions of the filing deadline if you can support your need for additional time. When you dispute an employee’s claim for unemployment benefits, it is up to you to support your reasoning for gross misconduct to deny the claim.
How long does it take for EDD to mail unemployment form?
After an employee files a claim for unemployment, the EDD will mail you the form Notice of Unemployment Insurance Claim Filed. You have 10 days to contest in writing the receipt of unemployment benefits by the specific employee.