Appealing Unemployment
Wis. Stat. 108.09 — 14 days to request a hearing, then 21 days to petition the commission
14 days. Any party may request a hearing on a determination if the request is received by an appeal tribunal or postmarked within 14 days after the determination was delivered electronically, mailed, or given to the party, whichever first occurs.
| The decision | The time to appeal it |
|---|---|
| The decisionA determination | The time to appeal itReceived or postmarked within 14 days, by request for hearing |
| The decisionAn appeal tribunal decision | The time to appeal itReceived or postmarked within 21 days, by petition to the commission |
A missed hearing. A party who did not appear may submit a written explanation, received within 21 days after the decision was delivered or mailed, and the other side may respond within 7 days.
A second look. Within 21 days after its decision, the appeal tribunal may on its own motion amend or set it aside.
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 Wisconsin attorney.
Sources for this section (1)
- Wis. Stat. 108.09 — Settlement of benefit claims
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of September 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Wisconsin attorney.