When you submit an appeal, be sure to explain your reasons for appealing. Include all details, documents, and evidence you want the EDD to review.The EDD's State Monitor Advocate is responsible for monitoring the Employment Service Complaint System to ensure complaints are locally resolved. If you have not done so already, you must register for Unemployment Insurance, withholding and wage reporting. You can file a claim for Unemployment Insurance (UI) if you worked in New York State within the last 18 months but are unemployed now. 1. Inform the employee of their right to file an unemployment insurance claim with EDD. The first step in the wage complaint process is to fill out a Form 1 labor board complaint. You will typically need to also fill out a Form 55 attachment. You may also request a new IHSS social worker. If you want to enroll in COBRA, please call the Benefits Department to make an appointment to come in and fill out the appropriate paperwork.