Appealing Unemployment
Minn. Stat. 268.101 — 45 calendar days after the determination is sent, and the same again at each step
45 calendar days. A determination of eligibility or ineligibility is final unless the applicant or employer files an appeal within 45 calendar days after sending.
| The decision | The time to appeal it |
|---|---|
| The decisionA determination | The time to appeal it45 calendar days after sending |
| The decisionAn unemployment law judge's decision | The time to appeal it45 calendar days after sending, by request for reconsideration |
| The decisionA decision on reconsideration | The time to appeal it45 calendar days after sending, by petition to the Court of Appeals, with three days added if mailed |
The hearing. The hearing is de novo, with notice sent not less than ten calendar days before it.
Late is dismissed. An appeal not filed within 45 calendar days is dismissed as untimely, and withdrawing an appeal does not restart the period.
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 Minnesota attorney.
Sources for this section (2)
- Minn. Stat. 268.101 — DETERMINATIONS ON ISSUES OF INELIGIBILITY
- Minn. Stat. 268.105 — APPEALS
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of September 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Minnesota attorney.