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National Office Appeals Updates��Noel B Sukhram�USDOL �Office of Unemployment Insurance�National Appeals lead �

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Agenda

  • Trends observed that has impacted performance
  • Post-pandemic and meeting federal performance
  • Technology for appeals
  • Changes observed in quality scores since states started using RPAs and other technology
  • Updates to the handbook and UI benefit appeals principles and procedures

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Trends observed that has impacted performance

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  • Where are we post pandemic and meeting Federal performance

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US data 2020

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US data 2021

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US data 2022

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US data 2023

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US data 2023 - 2024

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US data 2020-2024

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US data 2020-2024

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US data 2020-2024

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Technology for appeals

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Changes observed since using Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and other technology

Technology used for

Scheduling

Sending Notifications

Compiling Packets

Other

Changes in data since RPA

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Changes observed in Time-lapse since a state started using RPAs

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Changes observed in Time-lapse since a state started using RPAs

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Changes observed in Time-lapse since a state started using RPAs

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Changes observed in Time-lapse using other technology

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Workforce GPS RPA toolkit

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�����The Appeals 382 Handbook��Where we are��Due Process Elements ���Criterion #6 - Opportunity to Question Own Witness(es) – an opportunity to question their own witnesses.���Criterion #23 - Obtain Reasonably Available Evidence – the Hearing Officer must attempt to obtain the reasonably available and competent evidence necessary to resolve the issues in the case.��Criterion #25 - Findings Supported by Substantial Evidence – the findings of fact must be supported by substantial evidence in the hearing record.

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Thank�you

Noel B Sukhram

202-693-3161 (office)

sukhram.noel@dol.gov