The Advocacy Program provides information, upon request, and subject to certain restrictions, consultation and representation to unemployed workers and employers, at the Office of Appeals and/or Board of Review levels of appeals.  Advocates are independent contractors and have a signed contract with the Program.  They provide the consultation and representation services for qualifying customers.

Program Statement

The Advocacy Program is a customer friendly program.  It prepares unemployed workers and employers to better understand the appeals or decision-making processes.  Services are provided to assist in presenting facts properly, to simplify the process and to help reduce the fear and intimidation for a fair decision