You have the right to appeal an overpayment determination. You must submit your appeal in writing within 30 days of the mailing date on the Notice of Overpayment (DE 1444). You can still submit an appeal after the 30-day deadline, but you must provide the reasons why you missed the appeal deadline.
The best way to prepare is to have legal representation from an attorney who understands the hearing process, deadlines, and other requirements. It's highly likely your employer will one! In addition, there are lots of rules be follow when you want to fight a challenge to your application for benefits.
Employees discharged for “misconduct” as defined by Arizona unemployment law will not be eligible for UC benefits. The employee who gets fired for theft, violence, sexual harassment, or violating other work rules will not be eligible for UC benefits because the employee lost their job due to their own fault.
You may FAX or mail your appeal to the Department. Both the FAX number and mailing address are shown on the determination. You may submit your written appeal in person at any Employment Service Office.