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People who don't attend an appeal hearing often lose their case.
Appeal hearing
Connecticut has separate guides for claimants and employers about appealing unemployment benefits decisions.
Filing an appeal Appeals Appeal hearing Appealing a referee's decision Denial letter Legal assistance
The content of an unemployment benefits appeal hearing is the same whether it's held in person or on the phone.
Appeal hearing
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Legal assistance Appeal hearing Filing an appeal
Unemployment appeal hearings are a claimant's chance to say why they think you deserve to receive unemployment benefits or a larger benefit payment.
Appeal hearing
A referee is the person who decides whether to change an unemployment benefits decision.
Appeal hearing
After your unemployment hearing, the referee will make a decision and mail a letter explaining their decision to you, your former employer, and others.
Appeal hearing
The unemployment insurance Board of Review may conduct its own hearing or send the case back to the referee for a new hearing.
Appealing a referee's decision
Collect key information and contact witnesses to prepare for your appeal hearing.
Appeal hearing
People can file unemployment benefits appeals online, in-person, or by mail.
Filing an appeal
Any unemployment benefits decision can be appealed.
Filing an appeal Appealing a referee's decision
You or your former employer(s) can appeal a denial of benefits or the amount you receive.
Filing an appeal
The Department of Labor connects employers with the schools and training providers they need to grow workforce performance.
Training and Development
Connecticut's Business Services team can help you improve recruiting, hiring, and workforce performance.
Recruiting Training and Development
The ReEmployCT online system makes it easier to report and pay unemployment insurance taxes.
Employers - Unemployment Insurance (UI) Tax Division
CTHires.com and other state programs can help you find people with the skills and abilities your company needs – for free!
Recruiting