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Division of Administrative Hearings

Department of Labor explains the appeals process if you are denied unemployment compensation.

Do I Have to Repay Unemployment Benefits if I’m Overpaid?

Some workers have to pay back unemployment benefits if an appeal or a mistake is made; some workers may qualify for a "waiver of repayment" so that they do not have to repay.

How to Prepare for an Unemployment Compensation Hearing or Appeal (video)

Preparing For An Appeal Hearing - Video

This is a video explaning how to prepare for an Unemployment Compensation appeal hearing. Even though it is a Connecticut video, you can use it to help prepare for an appeal in Maine.


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