There are usually 3 opportunities to fight a determination that you do not agree with. The first level is a hearing with the uc referee. If you are denied by the referee, you can file an appeal to the uc board of review. Be sure to get your appeal in within the time the uc office requests, usually 15 days. If you are denied by the board, then you may appeal to commonwealth court. I believe you are given a longer time to get this appeal in, 30 days. This is usually done before a district justice or magistrate. I have never seen cases go any further than this level. If you do not appeal before the date indicated on your determination letter, then expect to have to file what is called a late appeal. In a late appeal, you must first make your case as to why it should be heard, the reason for your lateness in filing the appeal. Then you will make your case as to why you disagree with the determination. It is much easier to just get the appeal in on time. Granting a late appeal is usually done due to a local office error, or a natural disaster, or incorrect addresses which falls under the local office error category.
