UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE - HEARINGS AND APPEALS - REOPENING DEFAULT - CASE NO. 4

The initial documentation sent to me revealed what appeared to be a simple matter. The Claimant was terminated from employment in January 2009, filed for benefits in February 2009, the Employer immediately objected on the grounds of misconduct, the DOL investigated through questionnaires and found no misconduct and a notice of determination was maled in March 2009, the Employer filed a request for hearing in April 2009, a hearing was held months later on February 2010, the Employer did not attend the hearing, and the ALJ upheld the DOL determination that the Claimant was entitled to benefits.