I was recently terminated from my job in Ohio due to alleged performance issues, specifically for missing deadlines. After applying for unemployment benefits, my claim was denied, and now I'm looking to appeal the decision. The problem is, I don't have any evidence to support my case. I never received a copy of my performance review from January, which was actually quite positive, and I lack any other tangible documentation to back up my claims. To give some background, I received a glowing performance review in January, filled with positive feedback. However, prior to that, I was often assigned work that didn't align with my job description. It wasn't until late December that I started working on projects that were actually relevant to my role. I was then handed a large project with a tight deadline that coincided with my approved vacation time. Although I submitted it late, my manager noted this incident negatively in my performance review, which I unfortunately do not have a copy of. In February or March, I faced another significant project that was also submitted late. My manager expressed frustration in Slack, claiming we had discussed this multiple times, but it was really just the previous incident. I was consistently working over 40 hours a week on various projects, often working through the night to meet deadlines. Despite my efforts, the expectations seemed unreasonable, and I believe there was a skills gap issue as well. I understand that missing deadlines is a valid reason for termination, but I'm struggling to find a way to appeal my unemployment denial without any supporting documentation. I'm reaching out to see if anyone has successfully appealed a similar situation without evidence, or if there are any strategies I could employ to strengthen my case.