Unemployment claims present unique issues for employers. Are you providing the right information to the unemployment agency when responding to fact finding requests? Are you ready to participate in a trial when you appear for the referee hearing? Do you know your local judges and how they rule on particular issues? What does the Michigan Compensation Appellate Commission take into consideration when determining whether the hearing referee got it right? How can you present a compelling written appeal seeking a reversal of the referee’s decision? When is it appropriate to appeal to circuit court? These are important issues that can have a long term impact on your unemployment taxation rate and knowing how to properly and effectively address these issues from the start will help employers made the right decisions. This course presents real life examples of unemployment appellate issues, recommendations for dealing with difficult referees and crafting effective responses to the unemployment agency’s initial fact finding requests.