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	How to Appeal a Denial of Unemployment Benefits to Superior Court This publication is about Superior court review of an administrative decision relating to unemployment benefits. By: Northwest Justice Project Other Formats: PDF File


	How to Represent Yourself at an Unemployment Compensation Benefits Hearing If you have been denied unemployment compensation benefits, you have a right to appeal. If you have been allowed benefits, your former employer has the same right to appeal. If either you or your employer appeals, you will have a hearing with an administrative law judge. This publication explains how to represent yourself at the hearing. By: Northwest Justice Project Other Formats: PDF File Read this in: Spanish / Español


	Office of Administrative Hearings Web Site (Separate Website) The Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) is an independent state agency which conducts impartial administrative hearings for other government agencies. OAH was created in 1982 as an independent forum for citizens challenging government decisions. It provides independent, professional, and timely "due process" hearings for a wide variety of state and local agencies. By: State of Washington Office of Administrative Hearings


	Petition for Review - Denial of Unemployment Benefits to Superior Court Form to be used with our resource titled "How to Appeal a Denial of Unemployment Benefits to Superior Court" Includes King County specific cover sheets. By: Northwest Justice Project


	Unemployment Insurance Online (Separate Website) Information about unemployment compensation and you can also apply online. By: Employment Security Department


	Unemployment Law Project Web Site (Separate Website) Are you having trouble collecting your unemployment benefits? Has your claim been improperly denied? Or has your employer appealed your entitlement to benefits? If so, we may be able to help. By: Unemployment Law Project


	Workers' Rights to Workers' Compensation Benefits Workers in Washington State who are injured on the job or who suffer an occupational disease have the right to receive workers' compensation for their injury or illness. Under the Washington State Workers' Compensation System, workers can receive payment for medical expenses, partial compensation for wages lost while they recover, and payments for partial or total disabilities. Other benefits such as vocational counseling or transitional work opportunities also may be available. By: Northwest Justice Project Other Formats: PDF File Read this in: Spanish / Español


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