How to File an Appeal - Lower Appeals

Due to high call volume the Lower Appeals Division suggests that you contact us via e-mail at UILowerAppeals.Labor@maryland.gov. This e-mail account is monitored and we will be responding to incoming messages throughout the work day. This e-mail account can also be used to file an appeal.

Under Maryland Unemployment Insurance a claimant or employer normally has 15 days after the date of the mailing of a benefit determination to file a timely appeal. Code of Maryland Regulations provides that the period for filing an appeal from the Claims Specialist's determination may be extended by the Hearing Examiner for good cause shown. Due to the high claim volume caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, untimely filing of an appeal may result. Such appeals will be reviewed on a case by case basis.

A claimant for unemployment insurance who has been denied benefits may file an appeal of that denial to the Appeals Division. An employer may appeal a determination granting benefits to a former employee. Upon receipt of an appeal, a hearing will be scheduled on the earliest available date.

Where to File Your Appeal?
The easiest way to file an appeal is to do so on BEACON. But even if you don’t currently have direct access to BEACON, the system will still allow you to file an appeal. For more specifics about that process, please visit our Lower Appeals home page.

CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE LOWER APPEALS DIVISION:

Lower Appeals Division
2800 W. Patapsco Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21230
Phone: 410-767-2421
Fax: 410-225-9781 or 410-767-2532
E-mail: UILowerAppeals.Labor@maryland.gov

Interpreters
PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU NEED AN INTERPRETER, AND INDICATE WHICH LANGUAGE YOU SPEAK IN YOUR APPEAL LETTER.

Maryland Department of Labor
Lower Appeals Division
2800 W. Patapsco Avenue
Baltimore, Maryland 21230
Phone: 410-767-2421
Fax: 410-225-9781 or 410-767-2532
e-mail: uilowerappeals.labor@maryland.gov