UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE - HEARING AND APPEAL - CASE NO. 2

As we approach Thanksgiving, I realize in this case that there is much to be thankful for:

1. The Claimant who trusted me to present the case.

2. The Appeals Board staff who helped me in scheduling the various hearings.

3. The ALJ who initially (and correctly) decided the case in the Claimant's favor.

4. The Employer's attorney and the Employer - because after the attorney actually reviewed the transcript, based upon counsel's advice, the Employer followed the attorney's advice and withdrew their appeal.

The Claimant was discharged in August 2008. It is now November 2010. The Claimant received, after much litigation, unemployment insurance benefits. Most of my fee has been paid by the Claimant. For all this and more, I am thankful.