Unemployment Benefits Reconsideration Guide

Summary

If your unemployment benefits claim is denied, you can request reconsideration by clearly explaining why the decision was incorrect. Include new evidence, details of wrongful termination, and any violations of employment law. Highlight inconsistencies in policy enforcement and managements inaction. Reference relevant Illinois laws, such as Section 602A, to strengthen your case.

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Reason for Request for Reconsideration I respectfully request reconsideration of the denial of my unemployment benefits. The decision claims I violated the alcohol policy, but the facts and Illinois law do not support this. On April *, a guest urged me to toast and taste wine. I initially declined but eventually complied after repeated pressure. Manager Trenton stood beside us, witnessed everything, and never intervened. His silence led me to believe my response was acceptable. At my termination meeting, HR acknowledged Trenton’s presence and inaction. I was terminated without prior warning, despite no clear policy stating such conduct would lead to immediate discharge. The policy was inconsistently enforced—on April *, staff openly tasted sake in front of management. Others with more serious violations were given rehabilitation, not fired. Local One is grieving my termination. Given all this, my actions do not meet the standard of misconduct under Section 602A.
To strengthen your request for reconsideration, you might consider:
- Highlighting the inconsistency in policy enforcement and lack of clear guidelines.
- Emphasizing Manager Trenton's presence and inaction, which implied acceptance.
- Pointing out discrepancies in disciplinary actions compared to other staff.
- Referencing Section 602A more explicitly and detailing how your actions do not meet the legal definition of misconduct.
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