Item: The Law Office of David Porter
Rating: 5
Author: Jack

Top 10 Tips for Success at Your Unemployment Hearing

Consider having witnesses testify on your behalf - but make sure, in deciding who you are to have testify for you, that the witness or witnesses you select will testify favorably for you

Many employee Claimant's do not have witnesses testify for them, and they win their unemployment hearings.
But sometimes it may be a battle of he said/ she said, or a battle as to who is telling the truth of what happened at a particular incident, and if you have witnesses with first-hand knowledge favorable to you they may carry the day at the hearing.
In this regards if you have a weapon at your disposal for the hearing (by this I mean a favorable witness; not an actual weapon), it does you no good if you do not bring it (the witness) to the hearing.
The sad reality is that many current employees may be fearful of retaliation from their Employer (which fear sometimes is justified) and they may lie (or suddenly not be able to be located for the hearing) to protect their job.
But sometimes a current employee will happily (or at least truthfully) testify for you - which can be very powerful - so it is a determination to be made on a case by case basis as to who to call as a witness.
Prior employees, if they have relevant evidence, can also be a source of positive testimony - but again it is something to be decided on a case by case basis.

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"I found David Porter's representation of me to be both professional and compassionate. He did a solid job of explaining my legal options and provided me with real world examples of how labor/employment law works. His support and advocacy helped me to get through a very difficult time in my professional life. I would without hesitation highly recommend him to a friend in need of a seasoned practitioner." Jack

"I can't thank you enough for dealing with the bureaucracy of the Indiana and Illinois unemployment offices. Their response to my individual communications seemed to be the default answer of "No". With your help and persistence you were able to cut through the red tape and win my Trade Adjustment Assistance, allowing me to pursue my Master's of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering. It is a good feeling to know I can call on such a great resource in trying times." Marc

"After finding myself in a terrible position with a former employer to whom my fate was at their mercy, David Porter stepped in and negotiated a settlement plan that not only kept me out of court, but also prevented any negative references or information being leaked out to possibly hinder my future growth as a professional." Mike

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