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You’ve received a letter from E.I. saying you’ve been disentitled or disqualified from benefits. What should you do? The purpose of this section is to help you evaluate your options by providing information about the process and the preparation of an appeal.
An appeal is a challenge to a decision made by the Employment Insurance Commission regarding your E.I. claim. In essence, the appeal process gives you the opportunity to present your case in person, and to introduce any extenuating circumstances that may not have originally been considered by the Commission. It is your right to appeal when:
Every claimant and every employer has a right to appeal a decision of the Employment Insurance Commission.
If you are planning on appealing a denial of benefits, remember to maintain your obligations, including a record of your job search. If you are successful in your appeal, your claim will be processed retroactively.