Unemployment Benefits Awarded After Vehicle Accident
Our client worked for a public employer and was told that he would be discharged after a single-vehicle accident involving an employer-owned vehicle. Although he was permitted to resign rather than be fired, the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services initially treated the separation as disqualifying and suspended his unemployment benefits. We appealed and represented him at a hearing before the Ohio Unemployment Compensation Review Commission. The hearing officer concluded that the resignation had to be treated as a discharge because termination was inevitable and found that the accident did not constitute fault or misconduct sufficient to disqualify our client from receiving benefits. The decision also recognized that our client had no prior vehicle accidents and had not received any prior formal discipline concerning his conduct. The original determination was reversed, our client was found to have been discharged without just cause in connection with work, and no suspension of unemployment benefits was imposed.
Unemployment Appeal Won
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July 31, 2026
Unemployment Benefits Restored After Review Commission Reverses Denial
Our client’s unemployment benefits were initially denied after the employer appealed and accused our client of workplace harassment and other misconduct. We filed a Request for Review and represented our client at a new hearing before the Unemployment Compensation Review Commission. The Commission credited our client’s sworn testimony over the employer’s unsigned written allegations, emphasizing that the employer presented no firsthand witnesses, produced none of the allegedly inappropriate materials, and never questioned our client about the accusations before terminating the employment. The Commission reversed the prior decision, found that our client was discharged without just cause, and removed the suspension of unemployment benefit rights.
Unemployment Appeal Won
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July 30, 2026
Unemployment Claim Restored After Monetary Eligibility Appeal
Our firm successfully appealed a determination that disallowed our client’s unemployment claim for allegedly failing to meet Ohio’s monetary eligibility requirements. At the hearing, we established that our client had worked 28 qualifying weeks during the applicable base period and had earned wages well above the required average. The Hearing Officer reversed the denial, confirmed that our client had established a valid application for benefits, and returned the claim to the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services for a determination of the remaining eligibility issues.
Unemployment Appeal Won
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July 23, 2026
Unemployment Benefits Restored After Allegations Were Not Proven
Our client was discharged after an employer alleged that he violated a last chance agreement through inappropriate conduct at a company gathering. We appealed the denial of unemployment benefits and demonstrated that the employer’s evidence was inconsistent, contradictory, and insufficient to establish the alleged misconduct. The Hearing Officer found that the evidence did not support a finding of sexual harassment or a violation of the last chance agreement, concluded that our client was discharged without just cause in connection with work, reversed the prior determination, and removed the suspension of benefits.
Unemployment Appeal Won
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July 22, 2026
Unemployment Benefits Preserved After Employer Appeal
Our firm successfully defended a client’s unemployment benefits after the former employer appealed and claimed the discharge resulted from insubordination and hostility toward supervisors. At the hearing, we challenged the employer’s reliance on secondhand allegations and established that there was insufficient evidence of wrongful conduct supporting a just-cause discharge. The Hearing Officer credited our client’s testimony, rejected the unsupported allegations, and affirmed that the client was discharged without just cause and remained entitled to unemployment compensation benefits.
Unemployment Appeal won
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July 13, 2026
Ohio Unemployment Appeal Won: Just Cause to Quit Due to Unsafe Working Conditions
We recently won an unemployment appeal for a delivery driver whose benefits had been suspended after a finding that the worker quit without just cause. At the hearing, we proved that the driver repeatedly reported unsafe conditions, including a broken seat belt, improperly loaded freight, broken pallets, and shifting loads, but no lasting correction was made. The Review Commission reversed the prior decision, found just cause to quit, removed the suspension, and restored eligibility for unemployment benefits.
Unemployment Appeal Won
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July 2, 2026
Benefits Awarded After Attendance Policy Discharge Reversed
In a recent Ohio unemployment appeal, we represented a claimant who had been denied benefits after being discharged under an employer’s no-fault attendance policy. The employer argued that the final absence and prior attendance occurrences justified disqualification, but the hearing officer credited the claimant’s sworn testimony that several absences, including the final absences at issue, were due to illness or injury. Because illness or injury is generally a condition outside a worker’s control, the Review Commission reversed the Director’s redetermination, found that the claimant was discharged without just cause in connection with work, and removed the suspension of benefit rights.
Unemployment Appeal Won
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June 25, 2026
Benefits Awarded After Employer Failed to Prove Just Cause
In a recent Ohio unemployment appeal, our office successfully defended a benefits award after the employer challenged the Director’s finding that our client was discharged without just cause. The employer alleged a pattern of negative, rude, or dismissive interactions, but its hearing witness had no first-hand knowledge of the circumstances leading to the discipline or discharge, and the employer did not present witness statements or other first-hand evidence. The Hearing Officer found that, without competent evidence showing disqualifying just cause under Ohio unemployment law, the discharge could not bar benefits. The Director’s Redetermination was affirmed, and our client remained eligible for unemployment compensation.
Unemployment Appeal Won
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June 15, 2026
Benefits Awarded After Employer Could Not Prove Alleged Missed Appointments
We won an Ohio unemployment appeal for a hospice chaplain who had been denied benefits after the employer alleged that the claimant missed required in-person appointments. At the hearing, the employer could not identify where those appointments were supposed to occur or the times they were supposedly scheduled, while the claimant testified that no required in-person appointments were missed before the discharge. The Hearing Officer found that the employer failed to establish just cause, reversed the prior redetermination, and removed the suspension of benefits.
Unemployment Appeal Won
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June 15, 2026
Our Office Reverses Denial of Unemployment Benefits After Workplace Discharge
Our office recently represented an Ohio worker in an unemployment appeal after the employer argued that the worker was discharged for just cause and should be denied benefits. The Ohio Unemployment Compensation Review Commission reversed the prior denial, finding that the worker was discharged without just cause and removing the suspension of benefits. Although the case involved an alleged workplace policy violation, the Hearing Officer found that discharge was disproportionate under the circumstances and that the evidence did not support denying unemployment compensation. This decision reinforces that an employer’s decision to terminate employment does not automatically establish just cause for purposes of unemployment benefits.
Unemployment Appeal Won
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June 8, 2026
Our Office Secures Unemployment Benefits for Discharged Worker
Our office recently represented an Ohio worker in an unemployment appeal after the employer challenged the worker’s eligibility for benefits following a discharge. The Ohio Unemployment Compensation Review Commission affirmed that the claimant was discharged without just cause and remained eligible for unemployment benefits, finding that the evidence did not establish intentional misconduct or fault sufficient to deny benefits. The decision is an important reminder that termination from employment does not automatically disqualify a worker from unemployment compensation; the employer must still prove just cause under Ohio law.
Unemployment Appeal Won
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June 2, 2026
Benefits Restored for Our Client After Unemployment Appeal Win
Our office recently obtained a successful result for our client in an Ohio unemployment compensation appeal after benefits had initially been denied based on an alleged discharge for just cause. The Review Commission reversed that denial, finding that our client was discharged without just cause in connection with work. The hearing officer credited our client’s testimony that a reduced four-day schedule had initially been approved and noted that the employer had attempted to arrange temporary coverage for the remaining day. The Commission also found that our client had not received formal warnings or discipline advising that the job could be in jeopardy if the five-day schedule was not resumed. Because the evidence did not establish an unreasonable disregard for the employer’s best interests, the suspension of benefit rights was removed and our client’s unemployment benefits were restored.
Unemployment Appeal Won
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May 12, 2026
Ohio Unemployment Benefits Won After Discharge Without Just Cause
In this Ohio unemployment appeal, our client prevailed after the Director’s Redetermination found that our client had been discharged for just cause and suspended benefit rights. At the hearing before the Ohio Unemployment Compensation Review Commission, our client testified that they were unaware of any issue before receiving a discharge letter, disputed the allegations, and denied breaching company policy. The Hearing Officer found that the evidence did not establish, by a preponderance of the evidence, that our client was at fault or that the discharge justified denying unemployment compensation. The Director’s Redetermination was reversed, our client was found to have been discharged without just cause in connection with work, and the suspension of benefits was removed. This decision reinforces that Ohio unemployment disqualification requires proof of fault, not merely an allegation that a workplace rule was violated.
Unemployment Appeal Won
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April 30, 2026
UCRC Affirms Benefits After Employer Fails To Prove Just Cause
We successfully defended our client’s unemployment benefits after the employer appealed ODJFS’s redetermination finding that our client was discharged without just cause. The employer alleged that our client had been dishonest and insufficiently forthcoming during an internal investigation involving discarded merchandise, but the hearing officer found our client’s testimony credible and concluded that the employer had not proven any policy violation. The decision emphasized that our client had more than 20 years of employment without discipline, had no authority to grant permission for another employee to take company property, and had directed that employee to the proper manager instead. Because the employer failed to provide sufficient evidence that our client violated any workplace policy or that discharge was justified under its own disciplinary standards, the UCRC affirmed that our client was discharged without just cause and remained eligible for unemployment benefits.
Unemployment Appeal Won
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April 23, 2026
Discharge for Alleged Insubordination Reversed Where Employee Was Merely Venting
We successfully obtained a reversal of an ODJFS determination that had disqualified our client from unemployment benefits based on an alleged discharge for just cause due to insubordination. The employer claimed the separation arose from inappropriate communications and critical remarks about a supervisor, including statements made in a private conversation, but the Hearing Officer found these allegations either not credible or insufficient to establish misconduct. The decision emphasized that an employee’s informal language or expression of negative opinions about management in a private setting does not rise to the level of just cause, particularly where there is no credible evidence of threatening behavior or refusal to follow directives. As a result, the Review Commission concluded that the discharge was without just cause, and the suspension of benefits was removed, allowing our client to receive unemployment compensation.
Unemployment Appeal Won
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April 14, 2026
Benefits Awarded After Employer Failed to Establish Just Cause for Discharge
In this case, we successfully reversed a denial of unemployment benefits where ODJFS had concluded the claimant was discharged for just cause, but the evidence demonstrated otherwise. The employer alleged misconduct related to unauthorized remote work and overtime, yet the record showed the employer had consistently permitted the conduct and paid for all submitted hours, creating a reasonable belief that the actions were approved. Additionally, the employer failed to follow its own progressive discipline policy and did not provide the required warnings before termination. The Hearing Officer found these failures significant and concluded the discharge was not the claimant’s fault, resulting in a reversal of the denial and an award of benefits.
Unemployment Appeal Won
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April 8, 2026
Unemployment Benefits Awarded After Employer Failed to Prove Alleged Misconduct
Our office recently secured unemployment benefits for a client who was discharged after the employer alleged that the client failed to properly report a workplace incident involving other employees. The incident occurred before the client arrived for work, and the client addressed the situation based on the limited information available at the time. The employer later claimed that the client should have taken additional action and attempted to characterize the situation as a policy violation. At the hearing, however, the employer was unable to present first hand testimony or reliable evidence establishing that the client intentionally failed to follow required procedures. The evidence instead showed that the client acted reasonably based on the information available and had no prior discipline. The Hearing Officer determined that the employer did not prove fault and concluded that the discharge was without just cause, reversing the denial of benefits and allowing the client to receive unemployment compensation.
Unemployment Appeal Won
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March 4, 2026
Review Commission Reverses Suspension Based on Alleged Inability to Work
In this recent case before the Ohio Unemployment Compensation Review Commission, we obtained a reversal of a benefits suspension that was based on an allegation that our client was unable to work. The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services concluded that our client did not meet the statutory requirement of being able to work under R.C. 4141.29(A)(4) and suspended benefits accordingly. At hearing, we presented sworn testimony establishing that our client had been working during the relevant period and that any prior medical issue had not prevented him from performing suitable employment. The Hearing Officer found the testimony credible and determined that the record did not support a finding of current inability to work. The Director’s Redetermination was reversed and the suspension of benefits was removed, reaffirming that eligibility determinations must be based on actual evidence of present work limitations rather than assumptions tied to past medical events.
Unemployment Appeal Won
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February 19, 2026
Review Commission Reverses Discharge and Eliminates Overpayment
In this matter, our client was discharged after the employer alleged performance deficiencies and asserted responsibility for an error related to duties that had been added to her role. The evidence established that she had been assigned additional responsibilities outside the scope of her original position without adequate training or clear expectations. Although the employer relied on internal meeting notes to suggest performance concerns, our client credibly testified that she was never properly informed of specific goals, never warned that her job was in jeopardy, and never given documentation confirming any alleged deficiencies. The Hearing Officer concluded that the employer failed to meet its burden of proving just cause under R.C. 4141.29(D)(2)(a). As a result, the separation was found to be non disqualifying, the suspension of benefits was removed, and the assessed overpayment was vacated.
Unemployment Appeal Won
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February 18, 2026
Benefits Awarded After Discharge Despite Multiple Rule Violations Alleged
Our client was discharged after her employer alleged violations including neglect of duty, insubordination, incompetence, and conduct unbecoming a public employee, and the Director initially found just cause. At hearing, the employer relied on a single witness with no personal knowledge of the alleged misconduct, offering only hearsay through business records. Our client presented sworn testimony denying each allegation and submitted prior performance evaluations reflecting above satisfactory and exceptional performance before a change in supervision. The evidence also showed she filed discrimination complaints shortly before discipline escalated. The Hearing Officer found our client more credible than the employer’s hearsay evidence, reversed the Redetermination, and removed the suspension of benefits.
Unemployment Appeal Won
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February 12, 2026
Discharge for Alleged Performance Issues Reversed and Benefits Awarded
The Unemployment Compensation Review Commission reversed a determination that had denied our client unemployment benefits after she was discharged for alleged performance deficiencies. The employer asserted that she failed to meet expectations in several key aspects of her role and did not show sufficient improvement despite prior feedback. At hearing, we presented credible testimony and evidence demonstrating that she was actively performing her duties, addressing management’s concerns, and was never clearly informed that her work placed her job in jeopardy. The employer did not produce persuasive supporting documentation or firsthand testimony to substantiate its claims. The Hearing Officer concluded that the discharge was without just cause under Ohio law and ordered that the suspension of benefits be removed.
Unemployment Appeal Won
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February 11, 2026
Benefits Awarded After Discharge Following Alleged Performance Issues
In this case, the Ohio Unemployment Compensation Review Commission reversed a prior denial and found that the claimant was discharged without just cause in connection with work. The employer alleged that the discharge resulted from unsatisfactory performance and failure to complete tasks associated with an improvement plan. At hearing, we established that the employer failed to clearly communicate the existence and requirements of the improvement plan, could not reliably identify which tasks were allegedly incomplete, and conceded that some assigned tasks were never implemented for reasons outside the claimant’s control. The Hearing Officer credited the claimant’s sworn testimony and concluded that the evidence did not show an unreasonable disregard for the employer’s interests, resulting in an award of unemployment benefits.
Unemployment Appeal Won
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February 4, 2026
Benefits Awarded After Discharge for Alleged Performance Issues
In this Unemployment Compensation Review Commission decision, the hearing officer affirmed that our client was discharged without just cause and therefore remained eligible for unemployment benefits. The employer alleged poor performance, rude behavior toward coworkers, and responsibility for vendor shutoff notices, but failed to present reliable, probative, and substantial evidence to support those claims. Notably, the employer admitted no formal discipline was issued, acknowledged that certain alleged deficiencies were tied to management instructions, and did not present key witnesses to substantiate accusations. After weighing testimony and exhibits, the Commission found the employer did not meet its burden of proof, and the Director’s prior determination awarding benefits was upheld.
Unemployment Appeal Won
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January 15, 2026
Refusal of Low Paying Job Offer Found to Be With Good Cause
In this case, the Unemployment Compensation Review Commission reversed a denial of benefits after finding that the claimant had good cause to refuse a job offer that was not suitable under Ohio law. The claimant had been unemployed for only a short period after separation from a full time, salaried professional position and was offered a part time, entry level role in an unrelated field at a substantially lower rate of pay. The evidence showed the position required training in a new field, offered limited hours, and conflicted with the claimant’s ongoing education. Applying Ohio Revised Code 4141.29, the Hearing Officer concluded that the significant reduction in wages, lack of experience in the field, and brief duration of unemployment made the refusal reasonable. As a result, the prior disqualification was reversed, benefits were reinstated, and the alleged overpayment was cancelled.
Unemployment Appeal Won
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January 15, 2026
Benefits Awarded After Alleged Poor Performance Discharge
In this case, the Ohio Unemployment Compensation Review Commission reversed a disqualification and awarded benefits after finding that the claimant was discharged without just cause. The employer alleged poor job performance and relied on progressive discipline, including written and final warnings, to justify the separation. At hearing, we established through credible testimony that the claimant followed management directives, attended required meetings, completed additional training, used AI tools as instructed, communicated regarding deadlines, and sought assistance when encountering complex technical issues that had persisted for years within the organization. The Hearing Officer concluded that the employer failed to prove fault attributable to the claimant and that unresolved technical challenges, without more, did not constitute just cause for discharge. As a result, the suspension of benefits was removed and unemployment compensation was allowed.
Unemployment Appeal Won
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January 14, 2026
Benefits Reinstated After Career Profile Disqualification
We recently secured a favorable decision from the Ohio Unemployment Compensation Review Commission for our client who had been disqualified from receiving benefits based on an alleged failure to properly complete a required career profile assessment. The evidence showed that our client made a good faith effort to comply with all reemployment requirements, had previously completed similar assessments, and was never informed that additional action was needed until benefits were stopped. After presenting sworn testimony and documentary evidence at hearing, the Hearing Officer found justifiable cause for any perceived noncompliance and reversed the prior determination, restoring benefits effective the original disqualification date.
Unemployment Appeal Won
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December 23, 2025
Benefits Reinstated After Just Cause Finding Reversed
The Ohio Unemployment Compensation Review Commission reversed a redetermination that had disqualified benefits based on an alleged discharge for just cause. The Hearing Officer found that the claimant’s job duties had materially changed after hire, that expectations were not consistently enforced through the employer’s performance improvement plans, and that the termination stemmed from an international shipment issue over which the claimant had no authority or control. Applying the Ohio Supreme Court’s Tzangas analysis, the Hearing Officer concluded that the employer failed to establish fault sufficient to deny unemployment compensation, and the suspension of benefits was removed.
Unemployment Appeal Won
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December 17, 2025
UCRC Reverses Just Cause Finding Where Employer Failed To Honor Approved School Accommodation
Our client had been approved for a temporary school schedule that reduced her daily hours on certain days, yet the employer failed to implement the accommodation in its scheduling system. Despite repeated attempts to notify management and HR, the employer never corrected the error and instead discharged her for having a negative unpaid time off balance. The Hearing Officer concluded that absences falling within the approved accommodation should not have been deducted, that the attendance policy was not reasonably or fairly applied, and that the discharge was without just cause. This reversal restores benefits that were improperly denied and confirms that workers cannot be penalized for an employer's administrative failures.
Unemployment Appeal Won
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December 5, 2025
Benefits Awarded After Discharge for Alleged Poor Performance
We recently secured a favorable decision from the Ohio Unemployment Compensation Review Commission reversing a determination that denied benefits after a discharge for alleged unsatisfactory work performance. In this case, the Hearing Officer found that the employer failed to establish just cause for separation, concluding that the evidence did not show sufficient fault to disqualify our client from benefits under Ohio law. As a result, the prior suspension of benefits was removed and the separation was deemed non disqualifying, reinforcing the principle that employers bear the burden of proving just cause when challenging unemployment eligibility.
Unemployment Appeal Won
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December 4, 2025
Hearing Officer Reverses Just Cause Finding Against Our Client
A recent decision from the Unemployment Compensation Review Commission confirms that our client was discharged without just cause and is therefore eligible for unemployment benefits. The employer had alleged performance deficiencies and cited prior performance plans, but our client credibly denied the allegations underlying the separation. The Hearing Officer found that the available evidence did not establish fault sufficient to constitute just cause and reversed the Director’s prior redetermination, removing the suspension of benefits. This outcome reinforces the principle that employers must present substantiated evidence when asserting just cause for termination and that credible claimant testimony can prevail when the record does not support a finding of fault.
Unemployment Appeal Won
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December 4, 2025
UCRC Reverses Quit Determination and Finds Discharge Without Just Cause
In this case, we secured a full reversal of the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services Redetermination that had improperly classified our client as having quit without just cause. Following a contested telephone hearing, the Unemployment Compensation Review Commission found that the employer’s claim of job abandonment was unsupported by the evidence, particularly given that the employer was aware of the client’s family emergency, had approved an as needed schedule change, and had even paid bereavement leave for two of the dates in question. The Hearing Officer concluded that the client did not engage in any misconduct connected with work and was instead discharged without just cause, resulting in the reinstatement of benefit eligibility.
Unemployment Appeal Won
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November 24, 2025
Review Commission Reverses Discharge Finding for Hospital Coder
In this matter, our office secured a full reversal of the Director’s Redetermination after the Review Commission concluded that the employer failed to follow its own progressive discipline schedule before discharging our client, a hospital coding employee. The employer alleged just cause based on a single month of reduced productivity, yet the written policy required six separate four week shortfalls before discharge could occur. The Hearing Officer found that the employer offered no testimony to explain how its policies operated and that the documentary evidence established only one productivity shortfall. Because the employer did not adhere to its stated procedures, the Review Commission held that the separation was without just cause and reinstated the client’s eligibility for unemployment benefits.
Unemployment Appeal Won
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November 17, 2025
Termination Found Without Just Cause for Employee Needing Medical Accommodation
The Unemployment Compensation Review Commission reversed a prior redetermination that had disqualified our client from receiving benefits after he was discharged following a medical leave. The claimant had suffered a serious health issue that required hospitalization and surgery but maintained consistent communication with his employer and clients during recovery. When he returned to work, his medical condition prevented him from safely performing onsite duties, and the employer allowed him to work remotely. Despite this accommodation, the employer later replaced him with someone who could be physically present and issued a termination letter. The Hearing Officer found that the claimant’s medical limitations and need for remote work were not within his control and did not constitute fault. As a result, the Commission ruled that the discharge was without just cause, reinstating his unemployment benefits.
Unemployment Appeal Won
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October 16, 2025
Termination During Medical Leave Found to Be Without Just Cause
The Unemployment Compensation Review Commission ruled in favor of our client, finding that he was involuntarily unemployed after being terminated while on medical leave. The claimant’s doctor restricted him from driving for a short recovery period, and although the employer offered only another driving role, the doctor had clearly advised against any driving duties. When the employer chose to end his employment rather than allow time for recovery, the Commission determined that the separation was beyond the claimant’s control and therefore involuntary. As a result, our client remains eligible for unemployment benefits.
Unemployment Appeal Won
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October 10, 2025
Appeal Win: Benefits Approved Where Alleged Social Media Violation Was Not Proven
Our client, a product designer, was discharged for an alleged social media policy violation tied to a private Facebook post, but the employer did not present the post or other reliable proof of misconduct. Applying Ohio’s just cause standard under R.C. 4141.29(D)(2)(a), we showed that the question is whether the worker unreasonably disregarded the employer’s interests. The record reflected a clean work history, credible testimony, and insufficient evidence of any actual violation. The Commission reversed the Director’s redetermination, removed the suspension, and approved unemployment benefits.
Unemployment Appeal Won
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September 22, 2025
Benefits Approved After Employer Failed to Prove Just Cause
We won an appeal for a client who had been denied unemployment benefits after being accused of poor performance. The employer claimed our client failed to complete a backlog of maintenance tasks, but the evidence showed he was never given reasonable deadlines or adequate support to complete an excessive workload. The Commission found that he was only given two days to complete a lengthy list of projects that had accumulated for months and that he had otherwise prioritized critical repairs appropriately. Because the employer failed to prove just cause for discharge, the decision was reversed and our client’s benefits were approved
Unemployment Appeal Won
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September 16, 2025
Appeal Win: Resignation in Lieu of Termination, Benefits Approved
ODJFS initially issued an incorrect determination that our client resigned without just cause. Our appeal explained that a resignation in lieu of an impending termination must be treated as a discharge and set out the facts showing an employer-imposed choice to resign or be fired. The Director granted our appeal, found a discharge without just cause under R.C. 4141.29(D)(2)(a), and approved benefits.
Unemployment Appeal Won
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September 10, 2025
UCRC Win: Disciplinary Layoff Found Not Misconduct
We won an unemployment appeal for an Ohio worker suspended for alleged time wasting. The Unemployment Compensation Review Commission concluded the employer did not prove misconduct by a preponderance where it offered no specific dates, failed to provide the requested video, and treated similarly accused employees differently, so the disciplinary layoff did not disqualify our client from benefits under R.C. 4141.29.
Unemployment Appeal Won
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August 27, 2025
Victory in Refusal of Work and Overpayment Case
We recently secured a win for our client before the Ohio Unemployment Compensation Review Commission. The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services had initially ruled that our client refused an offer of suitable work and was therefore overpaid benefits. At hearing, we established that no such offer of work was ever made by the employer. The Hearing Officer agreed, finding that our client did not refuse suitable work, was fully eligible for benefits, and was not overpaid for any weeks in question. The prior redetermination was reversed, ensuring that our client’s unemployment benefits remain protected.
Unemployment Appeal Won
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August 1, 2025
Discharge for Alleged Poor Performance Reversed
We secured another win for our client who had been discharged by his employer for alleged poor performance. The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services initially ruled that he was terminated for just cause and ordered him to repay $600 in benefits. At hearing, the employer relied solely on hearsay testimony, while our client credibly testified that his work was improving and that he met his deadlines. The Hearing Officer agreed that the employer failed to provide sufficient evidence and found that our client was discharged without just cause. As a result, the prior redetermination was reversed, the suspension of benefits was removed, and no repayment was required.
Unemployment Appeal Won
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July 10, 2025
Discharge Without Just Cause Reversed
We recently won a case for our client who had been accused by her former employer of failing to assist with enrollment tasks, refusing to provide system passwords, misrepresenting herself as the owner, and taking company property home without permission. The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services initially determined that she was discharged for just cause, which would have disqualified her from benefits. At hearing, we established through her credible testimony that these allegations were unfounded and that she had performed her job duties appropriately. The Hearing Officer agreed, ruling that she was discharged without just cause in connection with work. As a result, the prior redetermination was reversed, no suspension of benefits was imposed, and her unemployment compensation rights were fully preserved.
Unemployment Appeal Won
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July 3, 2025
Misconduct Allegation Overturned—Unemployment Benefits Restored
Our firm recently secured unemployment benefits for a warehouse forklift operator who had been disqualified after his former employer branded his actions “gross misconduct.” During the appeal hearing, we established—through precise questioning and the claimant’s consistent testimony—that he merely sat on the edge of a break-room table to tie his shoes, refuting a co-worker’s lap-sitting allegation. Convinced by the clear evidence we presented, the Unemployment Compensation Review Commission ruled the discharge was without just cause, reversed the prior denial, and sent the matter back for benefit calculation and proper employer charging.
Unemployment Appeal Won
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July 1, 2025
Refusal to Sign Disciplinary Warning Not “Just Cause”
Our client, a general manager at a large agricultural-equipment dealership, was fired after he respectfully declined to sign a written warning that he believed mischaracterized his performance. Although the employer admitted he could have kept working had he simply added his signature, the Unemployment Compensation Review Commission agreed that refusing to endorse the document did not demonstrate an unreasonable disregard for the employer’s interests. Because the discharge was therefore without just cause, the earlier redetermination was reversed and our client’s unemployment benefits were restored.
Unemployment Appeal Won
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June 27, 2025
Benefits Granted After Resignation Was Met With Immediate Termination
After submitting a professional four-week notice of resignation, our client—a sales consultant with over five years of service—was abruptly told to "get out" by her senior manager and removed from the workplace that same day. Despite giving proper notice, the employer treated her resignation as immediate and contested her right to unemployment benefits. At the hearing, we demonstrated that she engaged in no misconduct and was effectively discharged without cause. The Hearing Officer agreed, affirmed the original decision, and our advocacy helped ensure that her unemployment benefits were rightfully preserved.
Unemployment Appeal Won
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June 25, 2025
Benefits Reinstated After Harassment Allegations Fell Apart
Our client, a deli and bakery associate with more than fifteen years of service, was fired when management claimed she had harassed a supervisor and a coworker. We challenged the accusations at her unemployment hearing, showing that the notes, candy, and rumored comments were innocent, uncorroborated, or flatly denied, and that no evidence established any workplace misconduct. The Hearing Officer agreed that the allegations did not amount to just cause for discharge, reversed the prior benefit suspension, and our advocacy secured the unemployment compensation our client deserved.
Unemployment Appeal Won
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June 25, 2025
Benefits Awarded After Job Duties and Sales Quotas Changed Mid-Stream
Our client accepted a Community Educator position, only to have the job transformed into a sales role within weeks, complete with steep individual quotas that were never mentioned during hiring and kept changing afterward. When she questioned these new metrics, the employer put her on a Performance Improvement Plan and then dismissed her for alleged poor performance. At the unemployment hearing we showed that the quotas were not part of the original offer, had been repeatedly altered, and were never proven reasonable or attainable. The Hearing Officer ruled the discharge was without just cause, removed the benefit suspension, and our advocacy ensured that our client received the unemployment compensation she deserved.
Unemployment Appeal Won
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June 20, 2025
Unemployment Benefits Preserved for Travel Nurse After Appeal
We recently represented a travel nurse whose unemployment claim was challenged following the end of her assignment with a staffing agency. The employer alleged that she voluntarily quit, but at hearing, we demonstrated that her assignment ended as scheduled and that no further work was offered despite her availability. The Hearing Officer agreed, ruling that the separation was not disqualifying under Ohio law. As a result, our client was approved for benefits and will receive the support she deserves while seeking new work.
Unemployment Appeal Won
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June 18, 2025
Victory for Unemployment Benefits Claimant After Private Supplemental Pay Dispute
In a recent win before the Ohio Unemployment Compensation Review Commission, we successfully represented a claimant who was initially found to be overpaid unemployment benefits due to receiving private supplemental unemployment pay from her former employer. The Commission reversed that finding for nearly three months’ worth of benefits, ruling that those supplemental payments were not deductible under Ohio law and did not reduce our client’s eligibility. Her benefits were properly paid.
Unemployment Appeal Won
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June 18, 2025
Untangling Multiple Job Separations to Secure Full Benefits
When our client resigned her first job to attend school, then worked two successive positions that each ended in lay-offs, the agency denied her claim—insisting every separation was “without just cause” and therefore disqualifying. We untangled the timeline at the hearing: because she logged more than six weeks at the second job, any prior resignation penalty was wiped clean under Ohio requalification rules. We then showed that both later departures were true lack-of-work lay-offs, leaving no misconduct on our client’s part. The Hearing Officer accepted our analysis in full, overturned the denials, and awarded the unemployment benefits she deserved.
Unemployment Appeal Won
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May 27, 2025
Unemployment Benefits Upheld After Firing Over Denied Vacation Request
Our client—a long-time front-desk receptionist—requested vacation time for international travel months in advance, then worked diligently to arrange coverage when management later rejected the time-off. Instead of reconsidering, the company terminated her for “failing to cancel” the request and tried to re-label the separation as a voluntary quit. We demonstrated at the hearing that she never resigned, had been actively seeking coverage to help the office, and committed no misconduct. The Hearing Officer agreed the discharge was without just cause, and thanks to our advocacy her unemployment benefits remained fully intact.
Unemployment Appeal Won
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May 14, 2025
IT Manager Wins Benefits After PIP Deadlines and Onboarding Delays Proven Unfair
After more than a decade in his IT leadership role, our client was fired for allegedly missing a printer‑tracking project in a performance‑improvement plan and for onboarding a handful of new hires late. We demonstrated at the unemployment hearing that his team had finished the database before its deadline, that the remaining PIP tasks weren’t even due yet, and that the onboarding glitches occurred while he was on pre‑approved vacation and stemmed from shipping delays or minor staff errors quickly fixed. The Hearing Officer agreed the employer failed to show any fault on our client’s part and ruled the discharge without just cause—a result our targeted advocacy helped secure, along with the unemployment benefits he deserved.
Unemployment Appeal Won
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May 13, 2025
Benefits Restored After “Pattern of Insubordination” Claim Falls Apart
After several years on the job, our client was suddenly fired for allegedly ignoring sanitation duties and quality tests, with the company accusing him of an ongoing pattern of insubordination. We dug into the record, exposed the absence of clear task assignments or any documented, repeated misconduct, and challenged the employer’s leap over progressive discipline. The Hearing Officer agreed that the “weight of the evidence does not support” the employer’s accusation and ruled the discharge was without just cause—a result our focused advocacy helped secure, along with the unemployment benefits our client deserved.
Unemployment Appeal Won
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May 13, 2025
Victory for Call‑Center Employee Fired Over Shifting Performance Metrics
Hired without any clear performance targets, our client learned only after starting that her call‑center job would be judged by specific “metrics” that were never defined—and would soon be changed mid‑stream. When the company began counting total call‑handling time, the new standard proved impossible to meet: she had no control over the complexity of incoming calls, received no extra training, and repeatedly asked for guidance that never came. Even so, the employer blamed her for the longer calls, fired her, and tried to block her unemployment. At the hearing we showed the metrics were neither reasonable nor consistent, and the company offered no evidence that any failure was due to our client’s negligence. The Hearing Officer agreed the discharge lacked just cause, and our client was awarded the unemployment benefits she deserved.
Unemployment Appeal Won
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May 7, 2025
Benefits Restored After Employer Failed to Prove Clear Performance Standards
When our client was fired for allegedly missing productivity targets and denied unemployment, we appealed—and won. The company had issued a “final warning” citing everything from late paperwork to “poor communication,” yet at the hearing its own witness admitted she had no personal knowledge of any specific metrics or even what the “minimum level of productivity” was. Relying on the Ohio Supreme Court’s Tzangas test, we showed the employer never laid out reasonable, consistent expectations at hire and could not prove that job requirements—or our client’s performance—fell short. The Hearing Officer agreed the discharge lacked just cause, overturning the denial and awarding our client the unemployment benefits she deserved.
Unemployment Appeal Won
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May 6, 2025
Restoring Benefits After Unsubstantiated “Horseplay” Termination
After 24 years of dedicated service, our client was abruptly fired over vague allegations of workplace horseplay—and his unemployment application was denied. We investigated, uncovered the absence of concrete proof, and guided him through the appeal hearing. The Hearing Officer concluded the employer failed to provide sufficient evidence of misconduct serious enough to justify a termination for just cause. As a result, our client prevailed on appeal and received the unemployment benefits he had earned through decades of loyal work.
Unemployment Appeal Won
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April 24, 2025
Unemployment Victory When a Termination Was Recast as a “Resignation”
After our client was told she would be fired—but asked to stay two extra weeks to train her replacement—she reasonably declined. The employer then labeled her departure a voluntary quit and fought her unemployment application. At the hearing, we proved the situation was a termination, not a resignation, and exposed the employer’s lack of evidence of any misconduct or performance problems warranting discharge. The Hearing Officer agreed, and our client secured the unemployment benefits she deserved.
Unemployment Appeal Won
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April 23, 2025
Winning Benefits When an Employer Ignores Its Own Attendance Policy
Our client’s absences were medically documented, yet the company terminated him, bypassing the suspension required by its own progressive‑discipline policy. At the unemployment hearing, we highlighted that skipped step, pressed the employer for the missing attendance‑point records, and showed that terminating someone for bona fide medical absences is not “just cause” under Ohio law. The Hearing Officer agreed on every point, and our client secured the unemployment benefits he was rightfully owed.
Unemployment Appeal won
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April 18, 2025
Securing Benefits After Mental‑Health Leave and Unfounded Misconduct Allegations
When our client’s untreated mental‑health episode led to a single workplace outburst, the company issued a “final warning.” She then took approved medical leave, returned ready to work—and was abruptly fired. The employer leveled multiple accusations but produced no evidence of misconduct occurring after the final warning. We demonstrated that the warning already resolved any prior issues and that her post‑leave performance was spotless. The Hearing Officer agreed: the termination lacked just cause, and our client was awarded the unemployment benefits she deserved.
Unemployment Appeal Won
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April 18, 2025
Successfully Overcoming a Temporary Agency’s Unemployment Dispute
Our client was placed at an employer through a temporary staffing agency, but when that assignment ended through no fault of her own, she found herself without a position. She made repeated efforts to secure another assignment, yet the agency never responded. When the agency later contested her unemployment benefits by wrongly alleging she failed to follow up, we presented evidence showing their claim was baseless. The Hearing Officer agreed, granting our appeal and restoring the benefits she deserved.
Unemployment Appeal Won
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March 21, 2025
Successfully Challenging Misclassified Bonus Payments
When our client separated from employment, he received a bonus to which he was rightfully entitled. However, the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) mistakenly classified that bonus as separation pay and allocated it over several weeks as deductible income, resulting in an overpayment claim. We appealed this determination, provided compelling evidence that the payment was a true bonus rather than separation pay, and successfully convinced the hearing officer. As a result, the overpayment was removed and our client was fully vindicated.
Unemployment Appeal Won
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March 19, 2025
Winning Your Unemployment Appeal After a One-Time Work Assignment
Our client was receiving unemployment benefits when he took advantage of a one-time work opportunity. He properly reported his earnings and continued filing his weekly claims. Despite this, the unemployment office denied his benefits, arguing that he failed to provide a sufficient explanation for having earnings one week and none the next. At his appeal hearing, we successfully demonstrated that he did not refuse any ongoing work but had simply completed a single temporary assignment. As a result, the hearing officer ruled in his favor, and his benefits were reinstated.
Unemployment Appeal Won
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March 3, 2025
ODJFS Fraud Determination Overturned, Saving Our Client Thousands
Years after our client received unemployment compensation, the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) issued a notice claiming he owed back all of his benefits due to fraud. Unfortunately, he never received this notice, and by the time he learned of the issue through a tax offset letter, the appeal deadline had passed. We swiftly appealed on his behalf, explaining why the appeal was late and providing thorough documentation verifying there was no fraud. After reviewing the evidence, ODJFS agreed with our position, ultimately eliminating the thousands of dollars in overpayments it had been demanding.
Unemployment Appeal Won
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February 27, 2025
Fighting for Unemployment Benefits When Employers Act Unfairly
We represented a client who worked as a social service manager and was accused of an error at work, receiving a final warning as a result. Despite this, the employer terminated her a month later for the same incident and contested her application for unemployment benefits. At the hearing, we successfully demonstrated that the employer lacked just cause for the termination, as our client had already been disciplined for the matter. As a result, she won her hearing and secured the benefits she deserved.
Unemployment Appeal Won
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February 14, 2025
Unemployment Benefits Secured After Unfair Termination
Our client was unfairly terminated after a co-worker directed obscenities toward him during a heated discussion. The employer’s HR director conducted a one-sided investigation, only speaking with the co-worker and relying solely on their statement. Our client was then fired for alleged unsatisfactory work performance, leading to a denial of his unemployment benefits. At the appeal hearing, we exposed the fundamental unfairness of the employer’s investigation and proved that our client’s termination was unjustified. The Hearing Officer agreed, ruling in our client’s favor and awarding him the benefits he rightfully deserved.
Unemployment Appeal Won
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February 13, 2025
Unemployment Benefits Won on Appeal
Our client's unemployment benefits were initially denied after the employer alleged just cause for termination due to falsifying records. However, our investigation proved that our client had done nothing wrong. At the appeal hearing, the Hearing Officer agreed, ruling in our client’s favor and awarding the unemployment benefits she rightfully deserved.
Unemployment Appeal Won
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February 13, 2025
Winning Unemployment Benefits for Wrongfully Terminated Employees
Our client, a dedicated restaurant manager, took a stand against workplace misconduct by reporting her supervisor’s on-the-job drinking. Instead of addressing the serious concern, her employer unjustly suspended and later terminated her, also attempting to deny her rightful unemployment benefits. The employer alleged complaints from other employees but failed to provide any evidence during the hearing. Recognizing the lack of just cause for termination, the hearing officer ruled in our client’s favor, securing her unemployment benefits.
Unemployment Appeal Won
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January 29, 2025
Winning Unemployment Benefits for Wrongful Termination
At our client’s workplace, maintaining accurate quality control records was a critical responsibility. As a dedicated member of the quality control team, our client reviewed these records and made necessary corrections to ensure accuracy. However, rather than appreciating his diligence, the employer unjustly terminated him, alleging that he was altering reports rather than correcting them. With no evidence to support the claim and no prior disciplinary issues on his record, we fought for our client’s rights and won his unemployment benefits at the hearing.
Unemployment Appeal Won
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January 28, 2025
Unjust Sales Quotas and Unemployment Denials
Our client, an Outside Sales Representative, faced an unjust termination after the employer introduced monthly sales quotas seven months into his employment. Despite the lack of clear communication at the time of hire, unreasonable and ever-changing goals were enforced, leading to disciplinary action and his eventual termination. When his unemployment benefits were denied, we stepped in to fight for his rights. At the hearing, we demonstrated that the employer's claims relied entirely on hearsay and that the quotas were neither reasonable nor properly disclosed. The hearing officer ruled in our client’s favor, and he was awarded his benefits.
Unemployment Appeal Won
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January 27, 2025
Termination Without Just Cause Due to a Lack of Procedural Fairness
Our client, employed as a recruiter, was abruptly terminated after approximately seventeen weeks on the job. The employer alleged that she failed to conduct a sufficient number of interviews each week. However, despite having evidence to support this claim, the employer did not follow its progressive discipline policy or provide any formal warning that her job performance was lacking or at risk. At the unemployment hearing, we successfully argued that the employer’s failure to provide notice or follow disciplinary procedures indicated a lack of procedural fairness. The hearing officer agreed, finding that while our client may not have met the employer’s expectations, the absence of warnings or notice demonstrated insufficient fault on her part. As a result, we secured a favorable decision for our client, confirming her eligibility for unemployment benefits.
Unemployment Appeal Won
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January 24, 2025
Overturning Unemployment Denial After Job Transition
When our client left their previous job to accept a promising new opportunity, they had no idea the decision would jeopardize their unemployment benefits later on. After working at the new job for several weeks, the position ended, leaving them without income. When they applied for unemployment benefits, they were denied on the grounds that quitting the first job constituted leaving without just cause. However, Ohio law clearly states that if a person quits a job to accept a new one, starts the new job within seven days, and works there for at least three weeks, the suspension of benefits from the first job should not apply. Armed with this law, we presented our case to the hearing officer, who agreed and approved our client’s benefits.
Unemployment Appeal Won
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January 23, 2025
Unemployment Appeal Victory for Hospital Employee
Our client, a dedicated hospital worker, was terminated under absurd circumstances after assisting a patient who had been waiting for an extended period. Despite her compassionate actions, the employer claimed she was "harassing" a coworker by prioritizing patient care. We presented a strong case, emphasizing the unreasonable nature of the employer's position. The hearing officer agreed, ruling in our client’s favor and approving her unemployment benefits.
Unemployment Appeal Won
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January 21, 2025
When Employers Breach Promises: A Victory for Just-Cause Resignation Unemployment Claims
Our client recently encountered a challenging situation after accepting a position with a new employer. During the interview, the employer assured her that the role would involve full-time hours and merchandising duties—areas in which she had prior experience. However, once she started the job, she learned that full-time hours were not guaranteed, and she was assigned to reset duties instead of merchandising. Despite accepting a significant pay cut for the position, our client took proactive steps to address these discrepancies by discussing her concerns with her supervisor, but the situation remained unresolved. Recognizing that the employer had breached its promises regarding hours and duties, the Hearing Officer concluded that a reasonable person in her position would have made the same decision to resign. Consequently, it was determined that she had just cause to quit, and her claim for unemployment benefits was approved. This case highlights the importance of holding employers accountable for their commitments and advocating for your rights in the workplace.
Unemployment Appeal Won
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January 2, 2025
Turning Down "Unsuitable Work" Won’t Always Cost You Your Unemployment Benefits
Our client, who previously worked in sales, faced an unexpected challenge while receiving unemployment benefits after her job ended. She was offered a part-time position at a local church supervising children during recess and lunch. Recognizing that this position was outside her career path and provided only limited hours, she declined the offer. Her unemployment benefits were subsequently denied. At the hearing, we argued that, under Ohio law, unemployment benefits can only be denied if the refusal of work was without good cause and if the job offer constituted suitable work. The hearing officer agreed with our position, concluding that the job offer did not align with her professional experience and did not provide sufficient hours to be considered "suitable work." Therefore, she had good cause to turn it down. As a result, our client was awarded her unemployment benefits. This case underscores the importance of understanding your rights when navigating unemployment claims.
Unemployment Appeal Won
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January 2, 2025
Victory for Our Client: Overturned Unemployment Benefits Denial
When our client’s unemployment benefits application was denied by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) due to alleged absenteeism, we knew there was more to the story. ODJFS had determined that her employer had just cause to terminate her, but our investigation revealed otherwise. By gathering and presenting thorough documentation, we demonstrated that her absences were due to a legitimate medical condition. At the hearing, the Hearing Officer agreed, ruling that our client was terminated through no fault of her own. As a result, her appeal was granted, and her unemployment benefits were approved and paid.
Unemployment Appeal Won
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December 30, 2024
Unemployment Benefits Restored After Unjust Termination
We successfully helped a client secure unemployment benefits after his employer terminated him for not completing a certification that wasn’t part of his original job. By proving to the Unemployment Review Commission that the employer’s demand was unreasonable and lacked just cause, we ensured our client received the financial relief he deserved.
Unemployment Appeal Won
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December 2, 2024
Unemployment Benefits Secured After Unjust Termination
Our client was terminated after raising workplace concerns and being confronted by a co-worker. During the exchange, our client stated he didn’t respect the co-worker but emphasized the importance of working together. The employer claimed this conversation was “harassment” and fired him, leading to a denial of unemployment benefits. We appealed and represented our client at a hearing, where we successfully demonstrated that his statements didn’t amount to misconduct. The hearing officer agreed, reversing the denial and ensuring our client received the benefits he deserved.
Unemployment Appeal Won
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November 27, 2024
Successfully Challenging an ODJFS Benefits Denial
Our client faced a challenging situation when the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) denied her unemployment benefits and demanded repayment of benefits she had already received. ODJFS claimed she was terminated with just cause. However, we demonstrated at a hearing that this was not the case. Despite being placed on a performance improvement plan (PIP) prior to her termination, our client never received notice of the PIP’s extension. Additionally, she had received a positive performance review after the PIP was implemented. We also highlighted that the employer failed to provide sufficient evidence of any fault on her part that would justify termination. The hearing officer ruled in our client’s favor. She was not only entitled to keep her prior benefits but also received the additional benefits she deserved.
Unemployment Appeal Won
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November 15, 2024
Securing Justice in Misclassification: Winning Unemployment Benefits for Our Client
Our client initially faced a denial of unemployment benefits after her employer classified her as an independent contractor. However, there are strict guidelines that prevent employers from avoiding their obligations by misclassifying employees. For instance, the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) considers twenty specific factors to assess whether an individual has been correctly classified. In this case, we presented compelling documentation and testimony that demonstrated our client’s true employment status. Ultimately, the hearing officer agreed with our position, recognizing the misclassification. As a result, our client prevailed in her hearing and secured her rightful benefits.
Unemployment Appeal Won
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November 5, 2024
Overcoming a $20,000 Unemployment Repayment Demand
Years after our client received unemployment benefits, the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) demanded repayment of nearly $20,000, claiming he was not unemployed when he applied for benefits. We thoroughly investigated the situation and represented him in a hearing with the Unemployment Compensation Review Commission. During the hearing, we demonstrated that, although our client held multiple part-time positions, he had, in fact, become unemployed from one of them. The hearing officer agreed, recognizing his status as partially unemployed, and ruled in his favor, overturning the repayment demand.
Unemployment Appeal Won
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October 29, 2024
Successfully Securing Unemployment Benefits After Unjust Denial
After being unjustly terminated, our client applied for unemployment benefits but was denied by ODJFS, which argued she was not medically able to work. We stepped in to support her case, helping her prepare for the hearing and representing her to demonstrate that, despite her medical restrictions, she was indeed capable of working. Thanks to our efforts, she won her hearing and secured the unemployment benefits she deserved.
Unemployment Appeal Won
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October 28, 2024
Unjust Termination During Medical Leave: How We Helped Our Client Secure Unemployment Benefits
When our client was injured and required time away from work to recover, her employer unexpectedly terminated her. Upon filing for unemployment benefits, she was dismayed to find her claim denied. We stepped in to represent her at a hearing, presenting clear evidence that her absence was due to a legitimate medical condition. Our advocacy led to a successful outcome—she won her unemployment benefits, ensuring the support she deserved.
Unemployment Appeal Won
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October 25, 2024
Overturning Unemployment Denial Due to Uncommunicated Policy Change
Our client called off work to support her sister battling cancer, only to be terminated by a new manager for not notifying her absence more than an hour before her shift—a recently implemented rule that hadn’t been communicated to her. We demonstrated this lack of prior notice, and as a result, we prevailed at her hearing, securing a fair outcome for our client.
Unemployment Appeal Won
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September 20, 2024
Securing Benefits After Unjust Termination Without Proper Notification
Our client was terminated without any active disciplinary record after his employer claimed concern over a comment he allegedly made. However, the employer failed to address this concern with him before the termination. We highlighted this lack of communication, and as a result, we prevailed at his hearing, securing approval of his benefits.
Unemployment Appeal Won
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September 20, 2024
Securing Benefits After Unjust Termination Due to Medical Absences
Our client was terminated for attendance issues, yet we demonstrated that these absences were due to a legitimate medical condition. Through our advocacy, our client prevailed in the case and was awarded the benefits they rightfully deserved.
Unemployment Appeal Won
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September 3, 2024
Winning Unemployment Benefits by Proving Eligibility
Our client was initially denied unemployment benefits when ODJFS determined she lacked sufficient qualifying weeks. We gathered detailed documentation of her earnings and presented this evidence at a hearing, demonstrating that she did, in fact, meet the requirements. The hearing officer agreed, and we successfully won her case, securing the benefits she deserved.
Unemployment Appeal Won
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August 23, 2024
Securing Unemployment Benefits After Unjust “Resignation”
Our client was informed she was being terminated for alleged performance issues but was given the option to resign instead. When she chose to resign, ODJFS initially ruled her ineligible for unemployment benefits. At the hearing, we demonstrated that this was a resignation in lieu of termination and should be considered a termination. We further showed that the employer lacked evidence to justify termination for cause. In the end, we won the hearing, securing our client the unemployment benefits she deserved.
Unemployment Appeal Won
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August 22, 2024
Unemployment Appeal Won After Termination for Alleged Threat
Our client was employed at a company that recently experienced a cyberattack. During a phone conversation, our client described the incident, comparing the attack to hackers "throwing a grenade" into the system. Surprisingly, this metaphor led to his termination, as the employer alleged he had made a threat. In a hearing, we demonstrated that no threats were made, clarified the context, and argued that the termination lacked just cause. We successfully advocated for our client’s right to unemployment benefits, and the hearing officer agreed—resulting in a win for our client.
Unemployment Appeal Won
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August 22, 2024
Unemployment Benefits Won After Use of Profanity
Our client came to us after her unemployment benefits were initially denied. Her employer argued that they had just cause to terminate her for using profanity in the workplace. However, the full story revealed a different perspective. During the hearing, we demonstrated that the situation had been provoked by a supervisor who was verbally aggressive, using profanities toward our client. Under these circumstances, our client simply responded, "watch your f###ing tone when you are talking to me." We argued that this response did not constitute grounds for termination. The Hearing Officer agreed with our position, finding that this did not justify the employer's action. Thanks to our advocacy, our client received her rightful benefits. We are proud to support employees facing unfair treatment and will fight to protect their rights in challenging situations.
Unemployment Appeal Won
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August 12, 2024
Unemployment Hearing Won:
Our client faced an unexpected challenge when he was placed on a performance improvement plan despite having no prior disciplinary record. Shortly after, he was terminated without any specific reason provided. When he initially filed for unemployment benefits, his claim was denied. Believing in his right to fair treatment, we appealed the decision and represented him in a hearing, presenting the facts that demonstrated his dedication and professionalism. Through our advocacy, we successfully won his benefits, ensuring he received the support he deserved.
Unemployment Appeal Won
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July 31, 2024
Defending Our Client’s Right to Keep Her Pandemic Benefits
When our client was asked by the ODJFS to repay the pandemic unemployment benefits she had rightly received, we stepped in to help. Through a strong appeal, we successfully defended her case, ensuring she could keep the benefits she deserved.
Unemployment Appeal Won
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July 30, 2024
Protecting Our Client Against Unjust Fraud Claims
Our client was wrongly accused of fraud by the ODJFS for collecting unemployment compensation, leading to a demand for repayment. We appealed this determination, successfully clearing her of any fraud and eliminating the overpayment claim. At our firm, we are committed to defending our clients against unfounded accusations and safeguarding their rightful benefits.
Unemployment Appeal Won
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July 25, 2024
Fighting for Fair Treatment and Unemployment Benefits
Our client was unfairly terminated for a minor alleged infraction, despite a spotless disciplinary record. We guided her through the appeals process and represented her at the hearing, ultimately securing the unemployment benefits she deserved.
Unemployment Appeal Won
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July 18, 2024
Protecting Our Client’s Right to Pandemic Benefits
Our client was initially approved for pandemic unemployment benefits, only for ODJFS to later demand repayment, alleging fraud. We appealed this determination, successfully clearing his name and ensuring he retained the benefits he was rightfully due.
Unemployment Appeal Won
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July 12, 2024
Standing Up for Educators Protecting Their Students
Our client, a dedicated teacher, intervened swiftly to protect students during an unexpected fight. Instead of commending his actions, his employer terminated him, critiquing his response for not seeking help first and second-guessing his intervention technique. We challenged this unfair decision, prevailed at the hearing, and successfully secured his unemployment benefits.
Unemployment Appeal Won
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July 11, 2024
Securing Unemployment Benefits for a Wrongfully Denied Claim
Our client, employed through a temporary agency, was informed that his assignment had ended. Despite his repeated efforts to secure a new assignment, the agency claimed he failed to follow up and had therefore resigned. We represented him at a hearing, demonstrating that he was, in fact, unemployed through no fault of his own. As a result, he prevailed and received the unemployment benefits he rightfully deserved.
Unemployment Appeal Won
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July 8, 2024
Defending Against Unjust Fraud Claims in Unemployment Cases
ODJFS accused our client of fraud in receiving unemployment benefits, demanding repayment of alleged overpaid funds. We appealed this decision, successfully clearing our client of fraud and eliminating the overpayment claim.
Unemployment Appeal Won
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June 28, 2024
Successfully Eliminating Unjust Unemployment Overpayment Claims
ODJFS accused another client of fraudulently receiving unemployment benefits, seeking repayment. We appealed this determination, prevailed, and eliminated the overpayment entirely.
Unemployment Appeal Won
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June 26, 2024
Reversing Unjust Fraud Determinations on Unemployment Benefits
Years after receiving unemployment benefits, our client was unexpectedly accused of fraud by ODJFS, with a demand for repayment. We represented him, successfully reversing these determinations and eliminating the claimed overpayment.
Unemployment Appeal Won
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June 26, 2024
Securing Unemployment Benefits Despite Unfair Termination
Our client was fired after discussing his pay with his boss. While leaving, he allegedly used profanity, but we demonstrated at the hearing that this occurred after his termination. His conduct prior to being fired did not warrant termination, and we prevailed, securing his unemployment benefits.
Unemployment Appeal Won
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June 24, 2024
Defending Against Unjust Termination Due to Conflicting Instructions
Our client was put in an impossible position, receiving conflicting instructions from different supervisors and then being terminated for choosing which directive to follow. At the hearing, we demonstrated that the employer lacked just cause for termination, resulting in a favorable decision for our client.
Unemployment Appeal Won
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June 20, 2024
