Appeal deadline questions after an unemployment denial after 8 years as a production planner

My claim was denied after 23 weeks of waiting, and the letter says I have a short window to appeal. It has been a long 23 weeks. The letter lists a deadline and a hearing process, but it is hard to follow. Did you bring documents or only talk?

Legal aid offices and some workforce centres help with unemployment hearings at no cost. A call is worth it.

File the appeal before the deadline, even if you are unsure. You can gather documents afterwards. That is the one part I would not wait on.