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The Process
Unemployment Overview
Overview of eligibility standards for unemployment and pandemic employment, and how the process works.
Before Applying
Basics about eligibility for unemployment, when you should apply, and how to proceed if details of your termination (i.e., severance) are still in flux.
Documents and Information
Information to gather before beginning your online application for benefits.
The Initial Application
Understanding the reasons for the questions asked, and how to maximize your chances of success in the initial application.
Weekly Certification
What you need to be sure you are doing every week even while your application or appeal is pending.
The Monetary Determination
What it means when you receive this notice, and how to understand it.
The Eligibility Determination
What you need to do if you are found ineligible at the initial determination.
The Initial Appeal
How to appeal the initial determination.
Appeal Delays
What you can do if you have not received a hearing date after requesting an appeal.
Preparing for the Appeal Hearing
What to expect at the hearing, what documents to request from the DUA, and what to do if you need to request a postponement.
If You Lose Your Hearing
Information about your right to appeal to the DUA Board of Review, and the Board of Review process
If the Board of Review Denies Your Benefits
Information about your right to appeal to District Court, whether it is worth pursuing, and what you should include in your complaint.
Process Summary
To recap, a flow chart overview of the unemployment process from start to finish.

Specific Legal Issues and Special Circumstances
Pandemic Unemployment Overpayment
Explanation of the overpayment notices, the appeal and waiver process, and grounds for defending against an overpayment notice.
Resignation for Family or Medical Reasons
Proving that your resignation for family or medical reasons was not "voluntary"
Resignation Because of Work Environment
Proving that your resignation was due to intolerable working conditions, including sexual harassment or bullying.
Resignation in Lieu of Termination
Proving that you resigned because you were facing termination for a non-disqualifying reason.
Termination "For Cause"
Proving that your termination was not due to a disqualifying reason.
Severance Benefits
Proving that your severance benefits required you to release legal claims
Traditional Unemployment and Independent Contractor Status
Challenging your independent contractor status in your unemployment proceeding.