Appealing Unemployment
Md. Code, Lab. & Empl. § 8-806 — 15 days to the Lower Appeals Division, 15 more to the Board of Appeals
| The decision | The time to appeal it |
|---|---|
| The decisionA determination or redetermination | The time to appeal itWithin 15 days after the notice is sent, to the Lower Appeals Division |
| The decisionA hearing examiner's decision | The time to appeal itWithin 15 days after the notice of the decision is mailed or delivered, to the Board of Appeals |
| The decisionA Board of Appeals decision | The time to appeal itFinal, subject to judicial review, after 10 days after mailing or delivery |
The hearing. A hearing examiner gives the parties a reasonable opportunity for a fair hearing, makes findings of fact and conclusions of law, and affirms, modifies or reverses the determination.
When the Board must hear it. If the hearing examiner did not affirm the determination, the Board of Appeals allows the appeal. If the examiner affirmed it, the Board may allow the appeal.
A refused appeal. When the Board does not allow an appeal, the examiner's decision is treated as the Board's decision, and the time for judicial review runs from the notice of the denial.
What disqualifies a person from benefits is on the unemployment benefits page. A particular claim is a question for the state's unemployment agency, its appeal tribunal, or a licensed Maryland attorney.
Sources for this section (1)
- Md. Code, Lab. & Empl. § 8-806 — Determinations and appeals of claims
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Maryland attorney.