Are unemployment compensation hearings important?
While the law governing an employee’s right to receive unemployment compensation is specific to that statute, an unemployment compensation appeal can foreshadow a lawsuit. Therefore, it may be important to consult with an attorney before an appeal hearing, particularly if the company believes a subsequent lawsuit is imminent. The testimony from an unemployment compensation hearing cannot be used in court litigation for substantive purposes. However, information can be gained during an appeal hearing and provide the company with notice of the basis of a future employment claim.
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