Benefits cannot be paid on the basis of wages that were earned by an alien who was not lawfully authorized to work at the time the work was performed. Determinations and Appeals MDES will investigate an employer's allegations that an individual was separated under disqualifying conditions or is ineligible for other reasons. MDES will issue a determination stating whether the applicant is disqualified or ineligible and if benefits will be charged to the employer's account. An employer or applicant who receives an adverse determination may appeal. Any decision issued by the Department may be appealed.
All decisions explain how to file an appeal.
You may file an appeal by mailing a personal letter, by FAX machine, or in person at any Minnesota WorkForce Center. A decision becomes final unless an appeal is filed in a timely manner. If the thirtieth day falls on a weekend or legal holiday, a mailed appeal must be postmarked no later than the first working day following the thirtieth day. A faxed appeal will be considered filed on the date received. An in-person appeal must be delivered no later than the close of business on the thirtieth day.