Denied unemployment, how do I appeal? after 5 years as a line cook

My claim was denied after 13 weeks of waiting, and the letter says I have a short window to appeal. It has been weighing on me all week. My employer's version of events does not match mine, and I have emails that show it. Did you bring documents or only talk?

I printed my emails in order and wrote a one-page timeline. The hearing officer kept going back to it.

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