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IDES offices will be closed Thursday, July 4 for the federal holiday, but you can still certify and apply for benefits and access other online resources!  Please note that benefit payments may take longer to process during this time.  Offices will reopen for regular business hours on Friday, July 5.

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Legal Services Program for Employers

The Legal Service Program (LSP) provides free legal services to small employers regarding an Appeal hearing, a Board of Review matter or a tax-related matter that can go on appeal to the Director.

Typically, the decisions and orders that are appealed relate to a claimant's eligibility for unemployment insurance benefits as well as unemployment insurance tax matters. 

If you are interested in this legal service, call (866) 641-4288 or (312) 641-6403 TTY (not toll-free)​ right away after receiving a ruling against you or notice of an appeal. Any delay in calling could result in your not being able to obtain this service. 

Normal working hours are from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. 

Program Services Include:

  • Up to one hour of free consultation with a LSP attorney​ regarding your case, and 
  • If the attorney determines that the you have a valid claim or defense, the LSP attorney will also represent you in an appeal hearing and at the Board of Review. 

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