I recently received notice that my former employer is appealing my unemployment benefits, which I've been receiving since June 7, 2026. I was taken aback when I got a letter stating that I would need to speak to a judge about this appeal. My termination was unexpected, and I had provided all necessary information to the unemployment case manager, including the reason for my termination and one write-up from my ex-boss. However, the write-up was not the reason I was let go, and I believe this appeal is personal, possibly tied to my use of FMLA. The official determination from Indiana stated that I was discharged, but my employer failed to provide enough evidence to prove it was due to willful misconduct. Now, I’m unsure about the next steps. I need to clarify whether I should reiterate my situation to the judge and if the write-up and termination letter need to be submitted to him, as they were never uploaded to the UpLink website. This situation feels overwhelming, and I could really use some guidance on how to navigate this process.