Unemployment Appeal Letter

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The purpose of this unemployment appeal letter is to ask the Employment Development Department of the State of California to reconsider its denial of unemployment benefits to the writer of the letter, Alison K. Martin. The letter addresses Ms. Martin’s representative, Mr. Tom Cash, and explains why she believes her unemployment benefits were unfairly denied.

Format and Content

An unemployment appeal letter format should begin by concisely stating the purpose of the letter. Explain the specific action that is being appealed, the name of the individual who denied the benefits and the date the decision was made. Explain as briefly and clearly as possible the chain of events associated with the termination of employment. List the events in chronological order, including important dates and facts only. Any witnesses to relevant events should be mentioned, and the tone of the letter should be calm and professional. Explain why the EDD decision is unfair or inappropriate and why it should be rescinded. Thank the reader for considering the appeal and sign the letter.

Sample

This example is from a paralegal who believes her employment was terminated without just cause. She was told by her employer, XYZ Law Firm, that her position was being eliminated; however, she learned shortly after her termination that one of the attorneys hired his niece to take over the position of paralegal. The writer of the unemployment appeal letter sample applied for unemployment benefits but was denied and is now appealing the decision.