NEW YORK UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE - HEARINGS AND APPEALS - MISCONDUCT OR SEPARATION RE: VACATIONS - CASE NO. 8 & 9

A copy of the file was finally delivered to me a few weeks after the ALJ hearing date. The claimant's request for adjournment had been denied and the claimant was in default. After reviewing the file, I realized that there were various issues to be researched and it was several weeks later that I was able to write the claimant as follows:

"Hi:

Please excuse the delay but there were some issues that I had to research and it took some time.

I am willing to take on the case. I will need a signed copy of the retainer agreement attached and a copy of (the ALJ's) default decision ASAP so I can make an application to reopen."