When will I get my decision on unemployment benefits after the hearing?
When will I get my decision on unemployment benefits after the hearing?
The decision will be sent to you in writing typically within two weeks of the hearing date. The Division staff cannot advise you of the results of the decision verbally.
What can keep me from qualifying for unemployment benefits?
See full answerYou may have enough covered wages in your base period and still be denied for other reasons. Some of the reasons for disqualification are listed below.You May Be Disqualified If You:
- were discharged or fired for misconduct [Laws, Rules]
- voluntarily quit without good cause attributable to the employment [Laws , Rules]
- are not able and available for full-time work [Laws, Rules]
- are not a U. S. citizen and not authorized to work in this country [Laws, Rules]
- have limited the wages, hours, days, or areas of a job you would accept [Laws, Rules]
- do not report for or satisfactorily participate in reemployment services as directed [Laws, Rules]
- are self-employed [Laws, Rules]
- are involved in a strike [Laws, Rules]
- are not looking for work [Laws, Rules]
- refuse suitable work [Laws, Rules]
What if I don’t answer the call for the hearing for unemployment benefits?
It is important that you are ready and prepared to go forward with your hearing at the scheduled time. If you are the appealing party and you do not appear for your hearing – whether it is by telephone or in person – YOUR APPEAL WILL BE DISMISSED. If you are the non-appealing party and you do not appear, the hearing will continue without you. Your failure to appear may result in a denial of further rights of appeal.
Can I have a representative at the hearing for unemployment benefits?
The Administrative Hearing Officer will ensure that each party, whether represented or not, receives a fair and impartial hearing. You may choose to have a representative for the hearing. The representative would be the person who could question you, the opposing party and any witnesses. Representatives typically do not provide testimony.
How do I request a subpoena for my unemployment benefits hearing?
See full answerIf you ask someone to appear as a witness and they refuse, you may request that they be subpoenaed. This means they will be required by law to appear. You also have the right to request a subpoena for written documents or other evidence that you are unable to obtain on your own. Subpoena requests may be submitted in writing to the Division of Administrative Hearings and should include a detailed explanation of the evidence being requested and the reason you need that evidence for your hearing. You must also include a full name and address of the witness you are requesting to be subpoenaed, or the name and address of the individual or entity that possesses the documents you are seeking for the hearing.
What does ‘covered employment’ mean in the context of unemployment benefits?
Covered employment is work performed for employers who are required by law to pay unemployment taxes to the state or are required to reimburse the state for any unemployment benefits paid to former employees. Covered employment from other states may be used under certain conditions.
What is the waiting period for unemployment in Maine?
MDOL: Maine Department of Labor, the agency responsible for administering unemployment insurance benefits in the state. Waiting-Period Week: Maine law requires a one week “waiting period” before any benefits are paid. You MUST file a Weekly Certification for this week, but you will not receive a benefit payment.
What is the maximum unemployment benefits in Maine?
Maine unemployment law currently establishes the maximum amount you can draw during a benefit year to a maximum of 26 weeks. The amount of unemployment insurance benefits you receive is based on your individual earnings.
How do you file for unemployment in Maine?
Other Ways to file for Unemployment in Maine. Jobseekers in Maine can also file for unemployment over the phone by calling the Unemployment Compensation Claims Center. A state representative will answer your call and ask you the necessary questions. There is no paperwork to complete, which is convenient.
How do you apply for unemployment in Maine?
If you meet all benefit requirements, then you can apply for unemployment insurance benefits. You can file an initial claim for unemployment benefits online or by telephone by calling 1-800-593-7660, or by mail if your employer has given you a Maine Form B-9 (Green Slip). Determine the amount of your benefit.
