As an unemployment lawyer in Minnesota, I help individuals with appeals and problems. For example, employment misconduct, reasons to quit, misrepresentation, penalties, audits, and owing money back to the unemployment office.
If you need help with an unemployment appeal or case, you found the right place.
Unemployment Issues
Unemployment issues come in all shapes and sizes. And, sometimes there is a need to appeal more than one type of claim. This law office serves all unemployment matters in Minnesota, including:
- Employment Misconduct
- Ineligibility
- Quit
- Audits
- Available for Work
- Appeals
- Non-Covered Employment
- Discharges
- Suitable Work
- Reconsideration
- Medical
- Wage Earnings
- Fraud or Misrepresentation
- Overpayment
- Requests for Information
- Work Force Center
- Independent Contractors
- Other Appeal Issues
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Unemployment Appeals Process in Minnesota
In general, there are four types of unemployment appeals in Minnesota:
- Phone Appeals
- Requests for Reconsideration
- Appeals to Minnesota’s Court of Appeals
- Minnesota Supreme Court
This law office helps applicants through all unemployment appeal types and needs.
Eligibility for Benefits
Eligibility problems are a week by week analysis. In other words, every week can have a different conclusion.
Because Minnesota unemployment benefits can equal more than $25,350 over a 26 week period, eligibility questions and appeals are significant.
Denied Unemployment Appeals
Denied unemployment claims start with a letter from the unemployment office.
Their letter will share a brief reason for the denial and a deadline to file an appeal.
Before submitting an appeal statement, consider talking with a professional first.
Depending on the scenario, a poorly written response to a denied claim can affect future benefits.
Help from an Unemployment Lawyer
Here are a few examples of of legal services and help provided by this law office:
- Advising Applicants about application questions,
- One-on-one consultations,
- Representation at your phone hearing,
- Drafting and Filing an Appeal on an applicant’s behalf,
- Gathering evidence, seekingย subpoenas, confronting the other party, etc.,
- Talking with an Unemployment Law Judge,
- Drafting and filing a Request for Reconsideration,
- Representation during an audit,
- Help with a Garnishment problem,
- Advocate a repayment plan specific to an overpayment,
- Reducing unemployment taxes and penalties,
- An appeal to the Minnesota Court of Appeals,
- An appeal to the Minnesota Supreme Court,
- Other services as you see a need.
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Frequently Asked Unemployment Questions
Where you live is no longer a factor. Remote consultations are very common. When I meet with a Client, I do so by phone, email, video, and one-on-one as needed.
Because the appeal process is administered by phone. I am assessing how a person sounds and responds to potential questions asked by a judge.
Yes, as an unemployment lawyer, I am routinely on the phone during the phone hearing process. Certainly, it is my priority to serve my Client’s needs.
During a phone hearing, I speak with the unemployment law judge and protect Clients by making legal objections. Additionally, I cross examine witnesses and talk to the employer.
Yes, this is common but not required. Because a lawyer can attend a hearing and sit next to their client, this can have a very positive impact.
I know cost is a big factor. After all, there was a recent job loss. Meeting with an unemployment lawyer, even just once, can be incredibly valuable. And, this value can far outweigh a week, a month, or even a year of benefits.
I use an upfront flat fees and adjust based on complexity and economic needs. Usually, I can assess a case by addressing what is shown inside a person’s online benefit account.
For this reason, a phone call can make all the difference.
My unemployment practice started before the market crash of 2007. After that, the financial crisis created all kinds of unemployment matters based on federal extensions.
Speed ahead to the Pandemic, and this law office advised Clients with Pandemic Unemployment Assistance .
Today, there are many new policies, laws, and statutes. As a result, my experience with appeals and claims has served a wide array of matters.
If you have questions or need help with any matters related to an unemployment claim, requesting help is as easy as calling by phone or sending a message using this link:
