Can I appeal a denial for unemployment benefits?

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My husband was denied unemployment after being forced out of his job. He marked "quit" on the exit form instead of "fired". He was being fired, they eluded to that, but to save face he put "quit". The circumstances are that he was hired as a customer service representative for T-Mobile. When the company was in negotiations to be purchased by AT&T, they started putting sales quota requirements on him, requirements that in themselves were unrealistic and unfair to both the employee and the customer. He applied for unemployment, and he was denied. He appealed, and was approved in the initial screening, but when the final adjudicator interviewed him he was denied. I firmly believe that he deserves the unemployment benefits, and he has been wronged. Can we somehow appeal further?

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Shannon Katherine McDonaldAppeals LawyerWest Chester, PA ·
Your friend needs to go talk to an unemployment law attorney. Once you get to appealing an administrative decision you probably face a trial de novo in front of a trial court. Not only is that going to be complicated but also the issue seems pretty cut and dry on paper: you aren't entitled to unemployment if you quit. So the lawyer is going to have to overcome that with evidence. Finally, I would also mention that the time for appeals is extremely short. Your friend needs to find someone who can file a notice of appeal on his behalf as soon as possible. You can search this site for a lawyer or call your local bar association for a referral. Appeals can be expensive. The most cost effective thing to do may to simply be apply to jobs and if your friend doesn't get hired then he should simply re-apply for benefits on that basis. Best of luck, Shannon K. McDonald
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Anne Gill ·
Your husband should consult with an unemploymentn lawyer in your state. Most states have technical requirements for unemployment and how to appeal. It's too easy to miss those technical requirements doing it on your own. Having said that, the previous advise to continue a dedicated job search is a good idea. He may find a better job that makes this issue moot.
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