General hearing information

• What does OAH do? 
• Who attends the hearing?
• Do I need a lawyer?
• Can I change the hearing date?
• What if I do not participate in the hearing?
• What if I need an interpreter?
• What if I need an accommodation?
• Appeal process workflow

 Preparation for hearing

• How do I prepare?
• How do I participate?
• How do I research the law?

 Brochure

  How to Prepare and Present Your Unemployment Hearing:

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 What to expect before the hearing

• What is my right to appeal ESD’s Decision?
• Will OAH schedule a hearing?

 What to expect at the hearing

• What is testimony?
• What is cross examination? 
• What are objections to testimony?
• What are exhibits?
• What are objections to exhibits?
• What are closing statements?
• How does the hearing end?

• Request an expedited hearing

 What to expect after the hearing

• When will I get a decision?
• What if I don’t receive my decision within 2 weeks?
• What is my right to appeal OAH’s decision?