A party may appeal from an adverse determination by an adjudicator to an Unemployment Law Judge. Minnesota Statute, Section 268.103, allows appeals to be made electronically using the Minnesota Unemployment Insurance Self-Service System, by Fax or by Mail.

Self-Service online System

Applicants:

Step-by-step instructions to file an appeal using the Applicant Self-Service online System:

1. After logging in to your account, on My Home Page, select View and Maintain My Account.
2. Click on Determination and Issue Summary.
3. Under the heading ‘Determination of Eligibility and Decisions’, click on the Issue Identification Number of the determination that makes you ineligible.
4. Under the heading ‘Determination of Eligibility’, next to the appeal by date, click on File.

Employers:

Step-by-step instructions to file an appeal using the Employer Self-Service online System:

1. After logging in to your account, on My Home Page, select Determination and Issue Summary.
2. Find the Determination of Eligibility for the applicant you want to appeal, click on the Applicant’s SSN.
3. Under ‘Determination of Eligibility Detail’, next to the appeal by date, click File an Appeal.
4. File an Appeal screen displays. Follow the instructions on this page.

Fax or Mail

FAX: 651-205-4007
MAIL: P.O. Box 75576, St. Paul, MN 55175-0576

NOTE: When appealing by fax or mail, the appeal to a determination must:

• Indicate the party is appealing.
• State the reason for the appeal.
• Include Issue ID.
• Include Social Security number.

An appeal to a determination of an adjudicator results in a hearing conducted by an Unemployment Law Judge. Only employees of the department who are attorneys shall serve as Unemployment Law Judges. Reference, Minnesota Statute Section 268.105, subd. 1.

Further reading:

• Appeal Process
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Appeal Hearing Guide
• In Person Hearing Criteria
• Telephone Hearing Instructions