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24 will contain important information on how to prepare for the hearing, including how to present evidence, documents and witnesses in support of your appeal. Read all information carefully and have it available during your hearing. The unemployment insurance appeals process does not require that you have legal representation. Most individuals represent themselves. During the hearing, all parties are assisted in presenting their case by the administrative law judge. If you hire someone to represent you, you are responsible to pay any fees. Your employer also has the right to appeal a decision allowing benefits. You will be notified of any appeal related to your benefits, so you can participate in that appeal hearing. If you have questions concerning the appeal process, more information is available online at jobs.utah. gov/appeals including a video that answers frequently asked questions and gives tips to prepare for your hearing. You can also call the Appeals Unit at 801-526-9300 or toll free at 1-877-800-0671. Trade Act Benefits Trade Act benefits assist workers who become unemployed as a result of (1) foreign imports, or (2), shifts in production or services to a foreign country. If you were laid off for one of these reasons and were included in a petition approved by the U.S. Department of Labor, you may be eligible for these benefits. Trade Act benefits may include: • Trade Readjustment Allowances (TRA) income support • Training allowances for full-time or part-time school • Job-search allowances • Relocation allowances • Wage subsidies for workers over 50 years old who become re-employed at a lower wage than the former trade affected employment