If I appeal an adjudicators determination in an unemployment case, can I introduce new evidence when there is another hearing with the appeals referee?
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If I appeal an adjudicators determination in an unemployment case, can I introduce new evidence when there is another hearing with the appeals referee?
Asked on December 29, 2011 under Employment Labor Law, North Carolina
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If you do not like the result of the adjudicator's determination in an unemployment case with respect to yourself and make an appeal, you are not allowed to introduce any new evidence at the appeal with the appeals referee. Rather, you are limited to the evidence that was initially presented where you argue that the adjudicator made an error as a matter of law in the decision.
Unfortunately for you, an appeal of a labor matter is not like an appeal in small claims court where the appeal in small claims court essentially results in a whole new trial of the matter.
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