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Ontario|Employment LawEmployment Insurance 615 Appealing Employment Insurance decisions If you have been refused Employment Insurance benefits, you have the right to appeal the decision. Before appealing, you should first find out the reasons for the decision, and see if there is any information that is wrong or missing. It is a good idea to talk to your Employment Insurance officer, and tell them any new information that may change their decision. If your officer still refuses to approve your application, you must appeal to the Board of Referees within 30 days of receiving the original decision.
To appeal a decision you will need to write a letter to the Human Resources Centre which notified you of the decision. In the letter you should clearly state why you want to appeal the decision.
The Board of Referees is a three person panel that holds an informal hearing for you to attend. At the hearing, you will have a chance to explain your side and someone from the Employment Insurance office will also be given an opportunity to explain their decision. After hearing all the information, the Board of Referees will make a decision. If they do not agree with you, you may have the right to appeal their decision to someone called an Umpire, who is usually a Judge. Because this type of appeal is more complicated, you should consult a lawyer. If you are unsure how to appeal a decision, you can call the Human Resources Development Canada Centre listed in the Blue pages of your telephone book.
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