Unemployment Benefits Appeal Process

Summary

If you are facing issues with California unemployment benefits, you may need to appeal the decision. PUA benefits are for those affected by COVID-19 after January 27, 2020. The appeal process can be complex, and any new determination letter can impact your appeal. Contact your local Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board for assistance. If directed back to the unemployment office, request a written reason for denial from both offices. Consult a legal aid for advice and keep all your documents handy for reference.

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Arlesa
Hello Arlesa, I'm here to help with your legal issue. Could you please elaborate on your situation?
I recently did a reassessment with the California unemployment office for my pandemic. Unemployment assistance benefits in which I was originally disqualified for identity verification. And once was completed, they granted me benefits. However, immediately after issuing my first set of payments, they did me stating that I did not qualify for benefits and they gave all kinds of reasons. However, under the law I qualify I found an appeal. I am now awaiting a hearing date ends. While doing so I received another determination letter from the unemployment office. And I'm unsure what I'm supposed to do.
Hello Arlesa, could you clarify what the new determination letter states? It will help me understand your situation better.
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Yes, Arlesa, I'm still here. Can you please share the details of the new determination letter?
The recent letter of determination Letter states that I did not qualify for pandemic unemployment assistance benefits for the following reasons. One being that my work was interrupted before COVID-* * states that none of the Federally approved covid Nineteen reasons applied to keeping in mind that I already received a determination letter in august are dated for august and I appealed it and This determination came after the fact
I understand your situation, Arlesa. Since you're in California, below are some points you should consider:
*. PUA benefits are for those affected by COVID-* after January *, *.
*. The appeal process can be complex.
*. Any new determination letter can impact your appeal.
For further assistance, you may contact your local Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board.
I contacted the local appeals office already. However, they directed me back to the unemployment office.
I understand your frustration, Arlesa. It seems you're caught in a loop. Here's what you could do:
*. Request a written reason for denial from both offices.
*. Consult a legal aid for advice.
*. Keep all your documents handy for reference.
If needed, consult a local legal aid society, they may provide free help.