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Where can I get help with my appeal?
We recommend several organizations that help people for free or at a discount.
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What should I do if I cannot attend an appeal hearing?
Please contact the Appeals Division as soon as possible if you need to reschedule your hearing.
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How should I prepare for an appeal hearing?
Collect key information and contact witnesses to prepare for your appeal hearing.
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What is an unemployment hearing by mail?
To make a decision, case adjudicators sometimes collect information by mail without conducting a phone- or in-person hearing.
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What is an unemployment appeal hearing?
Unemployment appeal hearings are a claimant's chance to say why they think you deserve to receive unemployment benefits or a larger benefit payment.
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What is an unemployment appeal referee?
A referee is the person who decides whether to change an unemployment benefits decision.
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What happens when I file an appeal?
When people submit an unemployment benefits appeal, the appropriate Appeals Division office schedules a hearing.
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What happens if I don’t attend an appeal hearing?
People who don't show up for their appeal hearing without a very good reason usually lose their appeal and the decision stays the same.
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What happens during an appeal hearing?
At an appeal hearing, you and your witnesses provide information that can be used to make a decision about your unemployment claim.
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What happens after an 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.
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Do you have a guide to appealing an unemployment benefits decision?
Connecticut has separate guides for claimants and employers about appealing unemployment benefits decisions.
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Do I need a lawyer to make an appeal?
By carefully following the process, you should be able to make an appeal on your own.
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Do I have to attend the appeal hearing?
People who don't attend an appeal hearing often lose their case.
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Are telephone hearings different from in-person ones?
The content of an unemployment benefits appeal hearing is the same whether it's held in person or on the phone.
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