AI unemployment hearing prep coach
Denied unemployment and headed to a hearing? Enter your facts once and get a case strategy that spots the issues the judge must decide, a full prep packet with an evidence checklist and opening statement, and a mock cross-examination so you rehearse the questions before they count.
Build your case
Draft savedPick your denial reason and state, then add the employer allegations.
Quote or paraphrase what your determination notice says the employer claimed. Stick to the notice; this is what the judge will test.
Documents, messages, pay stubs, schedules, write-ups, witness names: anything you can put in front of the judge.
0 characters · One or two sentences is enough. Plain facts, in your own words.
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Your output
1. Enter your state, denial reason, and employer allegations
2. Generate the case strategy first
3. Then generate the full prep packet
Mock hearing room
Not startedThe AI plays the judge: one question at a time, a short note on each answer, up to 8 exchanges. Fill in your intake first so the questions fit your case.
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Real situations this fits
- You were fired and the employer claims misconduct, and you need your rebuttal organized around the exact issue the judge will decide
- You quit and must show good cause connected with the work, with proof you tried to fix the problem first
- Your denial was about wages, availability, or work search, and you need your records turned into a clear story
- You have documents, messages, and dates scattered everywhere and no timeline the judge can follow
- You want to rehearse answering hard questions out loud before the real hearing, with feedback on each answer
- You need an evidence checklist and a one-minute opening statement drafted from your own facts
What actually matters
The judge decides one issue: know it cold
Your hearing notice names the exact issue the judge will rule on, almost always misconduct or a voluntary quit. Everything you prepare must answer that issue and nothing else. Arguing that your boss was unfair, when the issue is whether you had good cause to quit, wastes your hearing time. The case strategy mode exists to lock onto that one issue first.
Evidence beats adjectives
“I was a good employee” persuades no one. A dated write-up, a text thread with your manager, a schedule showing what changed, a witness who saw it: those decide cases. Gather every document before the hearing, send copies to the judge and the other side by any deadline on the notice, and bring the originals.
Short answers win
Hearings run 30 to 60 minutes and judges keep a tight docket. Answer in facts: what happened, when, who was there. Do not argue with your former employer, do not guess, and say you do not remember when you do not. Practice keeping answers under a minute; the mock hearing room is built for exactly that.
Never miss the hearing
A no-show is usually an automatic loss, and most states will not reopen it for a weak excuse. If the date truly does not work, contact the agency before the hearing, not after. Treat the hearing date like a court date, because that is what it is.
FAQ
What happens at an unemployment hearing?
A hearing is a short recorded proceeding, usually by phone, run by an administrative law judge. The judge states the issue on the notice, both sides give testimony under oath, each side can present documents and witnesses, and the judge asks questions. You get a written decision afterward. The mock hearing room above lets you rehearse the question-and-answer rhythm before the real one. This is general information, not legal advice.
How long does an unemployment appeal hearing last?
Most hearings run 30 to 60 minutes, though it varies by state and case complexity. Judges keep a tight schedule, so short, direct answers matter more than long explanations. Practice keeping answers under a minute.
Can I bring a witness to my unemployment hearing?
Usually yes. Most states let you bring witnesses with firsthand knowledge of the events, and some let witnesses testify by phone. Check your hearing notice for the procedure and any deadline to name witnesses. Tell your witnesses to stick to what they personally saw or heard.
What do I say at an unemployment appeal hearing?
Answer the judge's questions with short, specific facts: what happened, when, and who was there. Do not argue with your former employer, do not guess, and say you do not remember when you do not. A one-minute opening statement framing your side helps; the prep packet mode drafts one from your facts.
How do I win an unemployment appeal?
No tool can promise an outcome, and this one does not. Hearings turn on evidence and credibility: a clear timeline, documents that back your testimony, and calm, consistent answers. In misconduct cases the employer generally has to prove misconduct; in quit cases you generally have to show good cause. Prepare for the exact issue on your notice; that is what the case strategy mode is for.
What evidence do I need for an unemployment hearing?
Anything that proves your version of events: the determination notice, the hearing notice, pay stubs, schedules, write-ups or warnings, texts or emails with your employer, and witness statements. Send copies to the judge and the other side before any deadline on the notice, and bring the originals. List what you have in the evidence section above; the packet turns it into a checklist.
Is this legal advice?
No. This tool prepares you for a hearing from the facts you enter: strategy, a prep packet, and mock practice. It does not assess your case, predict the outcome, or cite law. For a close case or significant benefits at stake, review with an employment attorney or legal aid before the hearing.