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Unemployment Appeal Hearings

Unemployment Appeal Hearings

  • How Does An Unemployment Appeal Matter Come to MOAHR?

    When a party disagrees with a redetermination issued by the Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA), they have the right to request a hearing with the Michigan Office of Administrative Hearings and Rules (MOAHR). Appeal requests must be submitted through the UIA by following the instructions provided on the redetermination notice issued to the party.

     

  • What Types of Unemployment Appeal Hearings Are Conducted by MOAHR?

    MOAHR conducts two types of hearings: worker benefit cases and employer liability cases. Worker benefit cases involve redeterminations related to unemployment benefits paid to an individual after they become unemployed. Employer liability cases involve matters related to the unemployment taxes that Michigan employers are required to pay.

  • What Authority Does MOAHR Have in this Process?

    Administrative Law Judges (ALJs) hear appeals of redeterminations issued by the Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA), whether the case involves a worker’s unemployment benefits or an employer’s tax liability. During a hearing, the ALJ considers testimony and reviews any evidence submitted by the parties. After evaluating the record, the ALJ issues a decision based on the evidence presented. The UIA redetermination may be affirmed (no change), reversed, or modified—either in favor of or against any party. MOAHR provides its decisions to the UIA, and the UIA is required to implement those decisions within 30 days after the hearing concludes.


  • Contact Information

    The main telephone number for UA Appeals is 313-456-2700, and is the preferred method of contact.   Your question will be referred to the appropriate staff member for response.  Inquiries may alternatively be sent either by fax to 517-763-0138 or emailed toMOAHRUA@michigan.gov.  Please include your name, address, contact number, and a brief statement as to your question.  Please include the Docket Number and Judge name in the subject line.

     

     

    Exhibits and Appearances are encouraged to be faxed to the number listed on your Notice of Hearing.  If you have not yet received a Notice of Hearing, you may fax to 517-763-0138 or email toMOAHRUA@michigan.gov.

  • Helpful Information for the Hearing Process

    • When your case is scheduled for a hearing, you will receive a notice of the time, date, and place for the hearing. If the hearing is to be conducted by telephone, Microsoft Teams, or Zoom you will be provided contact information for a conference call.
    • All witnesses must be present and ready to testify on the date and time scheduled for the hearing.
    • Witnesses are persons who have direct knowledge of the events they asked to testify about.
    • Sworn statements are not accepted as evidence.
    • All documents or other exhibits must be sent to the ALJ hearing your case and to the opposite party so that they are received before the date scheduled for hearing. If you have already sent the proposed exhibits to the Agency, you must resend them to the ALJ and the opposite party for the ALJ hearing.
    • If you need the assistance of a translator or have an impediment that requires accommodation, you should notify MOAHR as soon as you receive your notice of hearing.

Review the Guide to Unemployment Insurance Appeals Hearings for information on what happens at an unemployment insurance hearing.

A Guide to Unemployment Insurance Appeals Hearings

A Guide to Unemployment Insurance Appeals Hearings