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Q: Do I need an attorney to represent me during my unemployment appeal telephone hearing?
A; you are not required to have an attorney represent you during the appeal process. Listug Law Office strongly recommends you seek the counsel of an unemployment law attorney to help you prepare for the appeal. Most likely the other parties in the hearing will be represented by legal counsel, and having your own attorney can help your case succeed.
An unemployment lawyer can help you identify the legal and factual arguments key to your case, handle the necessary filings and preparation, and be present with you during the telephone hearing to cross examine witnesses and provide a concise closing argument. If you are considering hiring an attorney to assist with your appeal, it is best if you do so before your telephone hearing. This will allow the attorney to work with you to prepare and present your case, giving you the best chance of success.
Q: I have just lost my job, am I eligible for unemployment insurance benefits?
A: Minnesota law requires details eligibility criteria for individuals who have lost their job to be eligible for unemployment benefits. In the most general terms these conditions include: having earned sufficient wages from all employers over previous 52-week period, being legally authorized to work in the U.S., be unemployed through no fault of your own, actively seeking work, and being willing and able to work when offered employment. Within each of these criteria are a wide variety of factors that may impact your eligibility. In order to receive unemployment benefits, you need to apply. After your application is reviewed you will receive an eligibility determination stating whether you may receive benefits.
Q: Can I receive unemployment benefits if I quit or am fired (discharged) from my job?
A: Generally unemployment benefits are available only for people who have lost their job through no fault of their own, such as a layoff. People who quit their job may still qualify for benefits if their situation falls under the limited set of circumstances defined in law. These situations are very fact specific, and the assistance of an unemployment lawyer can help you prepare your case by identifying the key legal facts and arguments likely to be raised by your form employer.
Q: I have applied for unemployment, but was determined to be ineligible for benefits. What can I do?
A: If you are determined to be ineligible for unemployment benefits, you have the right to appeal this determination. If you wish to appeal and are still unemployed, it is crucial that you continue to request benefits weekly while the appeal is pending. Listug Law Office believes that you should consult with an unemployment law attorney as soon as possible after receiving a determination from the state. We offer free consultations to review your appeal options. Contact us today.
Q: What is the appeal process for seeking unemployment benefits?
A: Unemployment eligibility appeals follow a 3-step process. To learn more about the unemployment Appeals process, please visit our webpage here. The first level telephone appeal is the most important stage in the process, and having legal representation to help you prepare and present your case during the telephone hearing gives you the best chance of success.
Q: I have just received notice that my benefits where determined to be overpayments. What does this mean and how will it affect me?
A: Overpayment of unemployment benefits can be a very serious issue and may amount to you owing the state a significant amount of money to repay the benefits. Overpayments can result from failures to report earnings, an eligibility determination, or application fraud. Collection efforts may impact your state tax refunds or result in wage garnishments. If you have received an overpayment of unemployment benefits, contact Listug Law Office today to discuss your options.
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