Division of Administrative Hearings

  Click on the link below to file an unemployment appeal on the Internet.   

To process your appeal you will need the deputy's decision that is being appealed.  That form has the following information:

1.    deputy's decision number
2.    claimant's Social Security Number
3.    benefit year ending (bye)

The process for filing an online appeal is currently under revision. If you experience any technical problems filing an online appeal, please call (207) 621-5001.

FILE AN APPEAL

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In the event the Appeal Application Form does not work you will need to download a 128-bit browser.
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In the event that you are unclear whether your appeal got filed correctly, please contact the Division of Administrative Hearings through the following methods.

·         During business days between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, please call the Division of Administrative Hearings at (207) 621-5001.

·         During non business hours, please email the Division of Administrative Hearings at the following email address:  admin.hearings@Maine.gov

Please note that some decisions do not have a number, these must be processed by telephone, mail, or fax.  That contact information is listed below:

Maine Department of Labor
Bureau of Unemployment Compensation
Division of Administrative Hearings
45 Commerce Drive
30 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0030

Telephone: (207) 621-5001
Fax: (207) 287-5949
TTY: 1-800-794-1110 (Hearing Impaired)

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