Appealing a determination

Reference: Minnesota UI Law, §268.101 Subd.2 (f), §268.103, §268.105

The Minnesota Unemployment Insurance Law provides an opportunity for a fair and impartial hearing to any party who disagrees with a determination issued by the Minnesota Unemployment Insurance (UI) Program related to a benefit account, job separation, eligibility or various employer account related issues.

Appeals must be filed by mail or electronic transmission within 45 calendar days after the sending of the determination or decision to be appealed. All benefit and tax determinations explain how to file an appeal.

Minnesota Statutes §268.103, Subd. 2a. requires that all appeals filed by agents on behalf of an employer must be filed online. Use of another method or filing by an agent does not constitute an appeal. Agents, who have not been assigned the proper role to file an employer's appeal online, must instruct the employer to file the appeal.

When an appeal is filed by an employer or applicant, a Notice of Hearing will be sent to all parties involved by mail or electronic transmission. The notice includes the date and time of the hearing and the steps one should take to prepare for the hearing. Hearings are conducted by telephone; under special circumstances, a hearing will be conducted in person.

During a hearing, the UI Law Judge takes sworn testimony and makes sure all parties have a chance to speak, ask questions, and submit evidence. All testimony is given under oath and recorded.

After the hearing, the UI Law Judge will issue a written decision based on evidence and testimony obtained during the hearing.

NOTE: The Minnesota Paid Leave program manages its own appeals. To review information or begin an appeal, visit the Paid Leave website at https://pl.mn.gov/contact/appeals.