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

So the Claimant is in this position:

1. The Claimant was terminated.

2. The Claimant applied for UI benefits.

3. The Employer objected.

4. The DOL investigated.

5. The DOL determined that the Claimant was entitled to benefits.

6. The Employer filed a Request For Hearing.

7. The Employer defaulted at the hearing.

8. The ALJ upheld the determination of the DOL.

9. The Employer filed (it's first of many) application to reopen.

This can be a stressful situation for a Claimant. The stress begins at number 1 above, viz., being terminated. It should at least be reduced after applying for UI benefits and they are received. But when the Employer objects and an investigation and then a hearing is involved, the stress level increases. And after the ALJ upholds the DOL determination and the Claimant is led to believe that the matter is resolved, imagine the stress level when the Claimant realizes that the process is starting all over again.