The reasons applicants are denied unemployment benefits in Nebraska are varied and are based on each unique case. In some cases, the denial may involve an initial disqualification in the application process, or may occur during the course of an applicant collecting weekly benefits. Should an applicant be denied unemployment in NE, he or she has the option to file an unemployment denial appeal with the state. If you’ve asked “What can I do if unemployment denied me benefits?” you can learn more about why and the options available to you.
Read more about the unemployment denial appeal process in the following sections:
Often times, claimants get unemployment benefits denied in Nebraska due to errors in the application process.
There several pitfalls one may come across during the initial process, including:
In addition to having NE unemployment benefits denied due to an initial disqualification reasons, UI beneficiaries can be denied unemployment benefits even after they begin receive unemployment compensation. Applicants receiving unemployment insurance will lose them if they did not keep their address current, or did not file for weekly benefits online while the claim was being processed, or afterwards or while an appeal is pending.
In addition, claimants will be denied unemployment if they did not meet weekly work search requirements or participate in other mandatory activities with the employment services office. If a beneficiary did not accept an offer of suitable employment or failed to accept a Nebraska Department of Labor Employment Service referral, he or she will no longer meet qualifications for unemployment benefits in Nebraska.
Regarding the NE unemployment denial appeal, adjudication is the process used to resolve questions regarding eligibility for unemployment insurance benefits. The applicant’s claim may be referred to an adjudicator if there are questions about why he or she left a job, or whether they are able and available to work.
The UI petitioner has the right to appeal if he or she disagrees with a determination regarding the claim. If a claimant wants to file an unemployment appeal, it must be received at the Nebraska Claims Center or filed online within 20 calendar days from the date the determination was mailed. The petitioner can file his or her unemployment denial appeal online, in writing by mail or by fax. If the appeal is in writing, the former worker must state the reason why he or she wishes to appeal and include a signature, Social Security number, employer’s name and the Determination ID from the determination letter. Both the claimant and the former employer can file an appeal.
If the claimant had his or her unemployment compensation benefits denied, the Nebraska Appeal Tribunal will notify the applicant when the appeal has been received. The date and time of the appeal will be sent to them in a separate notice. The unemployment claim applicant must follow all instructions from the Appeal Tribunal. Appeal hearings are conducted by telephone conference call. They are free and a lawyer is not required, but the claimant may be represented at his or her own expense.
It the claimant disagrees with the appeal decision, he or she may request by mail that the decision be reconsidered or have the option to appeal to the District Court.
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