DEO hearing scheduled February 2 while still receiving benefits - is this normal?

same thing happend to me last month!!! got a hearing notice out of the blue even tho i was gettin paid every 2 weeks no problem. turns out my old employer was challenging my eligibility saying i quit instead of being laid off. DEO keeps paying u until they make a final determination. check ur mailbox for any letters from ur employer or deo with more details

This is actually quite common. DEO continues benefit payments during the adjudication process if your initial claim was approved, but employers have up to 20 calendar days to contest your claim. The hearing is likely an appeal hearing where both you and your former employer will present your sides. You should receive detailed documentation about the hearing including the specific reason for the appeal (separation reason, misconduct allegations, etc.). For the hearing, you'll need: 1. Proof of your layoff (termination letter, emails about department elimination) 2. Any performance reviews showing good standing 3. Documentation of your final days/weeks 4. Witnesses who can testify to the nature of your separation The hearing will likely be by phone with a DEO appeals referee. Be professional, stick to facts, and don't interrupt your former employer when they speak.

THE DEO IS SETTING YOU UP!!! They let you collect benefits so they can hit you with a massive overpayment later. My cousin got payments for 3 months, then after his hearing they said he wasn't eligible and had to pay back $7,600!!! Their whole system is designed to TRICK you into thinking everything is fine, then BOOM - they want all their money back. Start setting aside whatever you can NOW!!!

I had a hearing last year when my employer claimed I was fired for misconduct (I wasn't). Make sure you have all your paperwork ready and be prepared to explain exactly why you were laid off. I was super nervous but it ended up being pretty straightforward. The referee just asked me questions about what happened and then asked my ex-boss questions and then made a decision based on that.

You should have received a Notice of Hearing document that explains the reason for the appeal and what issues will be addressed. Check your CONNECT inbox and your mail. If you don't have this document, you need to contact DEO immediately as it contains critical information about your case. I'd recommend trying Claimyr (claimyr.com) to get through to DEO quickly. I was in a similar situation and spent days trying to reach someone at DEO with no luck. Claimyr got me connected to a live agent in about 30 minutes who helped me get copies of my hearing documents. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/UzW_hbUy-ss?si=zORd51jeq1GX5Ldj

anyone know if these hearings are recorded? i have one coming up to and im worried about saying the wrong thing and losing my benefits my kids will starve if i lose my unemployment

my hearing last month went fine but one SUPER IMPORTANT thing nobody told me - your employer might lie!!! mine claimed i was a no-show for 3 days when i had text messages proving i called in sick. make sure u have EVERYTHING to prove ur side. screenshots texts emails whatever!!!! and dont let them talk over u. the hearing person will give u time to talk make sure u use it

I had one of these in January. It was actually pretty simple. They call you at the exact time, ask questions, let the employer talk, then you talk again. Mine took like 20 minutes total. Just stay calm and don't argue or get emotional even if the employer says things that aren't true. The people who decide these cases do this all day long and can usually tell who's being honest.

You won't get an immediate decision during the hearing. The appeals referee will review all testimony and evidence, then mail a written decision within 2-3 weeks. Your benefits should continue during this waiting period. If the decision is in your favor, nothing changes. If it's not, you'll receive information about any potential overpayment and further appeal options. Be sure to attend the hearing. If you miss it, the referee will likely rule based only on your employer's testimony and whatever documentation is available. Statistics show that claimants who actively participate in their hearings have much better outcomes than those who don't.