Unemployment benefits provide financial security for workers who find themselves unemployed. The EDD may deny a claim. The sections below set out what a lawyer does on an unemployment matter.
Offer Legal Advice
You may not know how to deal with a denial of unemployment benefits from the EDD. With various reasons why you can’t receive benefits, you may benefit from an experienced lawyer who can offer insight, legal advice, or a consultation. In some cases, the EDD can disqualify you for benefits because of issues with prior claims or incorrect documentation. A lawyer can assess your case and tell you if it’s worth filing an appeal.
Help You File an EDD Appeal
If you disagree with your notice of determination from the EDD, a lawyer can help you file an appeal. Of course, you must complete the necessary paperwork for the appeal and wait for an official hearing. But a lawyer can help you with unemployment by gathering evidence and presenting your case. Lawyers anticipate different scenarios with your legal situation, and they will work to compile evidence that can help you receive your benefits.
Help You Receive Benefits Faster
What a lawyer contributes to an unemployment matter is mostly preparation: identifying which facts decide the case, assembling the evidence, and handling the hearing.
Our note on hiring an attorney for an unemployment claim covers when that is worth it, and our unemployment benefits team works with claimants on denials and appeals.