Unemployment Appeal Evidence Rights

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In Pennsylvania, during an unemployment appeal hearing: Youre entitled to any evidence your employer plans to use. You can request additional evidence. Your employer is not obligated to comply, but refusal may look unfavorable to the court. Its best to consult a legal professional for advice.

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I have a unemployment appeal hearing next week. My work place has some evidence I feel could help me argue my case. If I asked them to provide me such evidence can they refuse to give me it?
Hello Steve, could you please tell me your location? The laws regarding evidence sharing in employment disputes can vary based on jurisdiction.
In PA
In Pennsylvania, during an unemployment appeal hearing:
- You're entitled to any evidence your employer plans to use
- You can request additional evidence
- Your employer is not obligated to comply, but refusal may look unfavorable to the court.
- It's best to consult a legal professional for advice.