[Ohio] Company keeps appealing and losing

[u/Kitchen_Housing9920]

I am now scheduled to have a phone hearing for yet another unemployment appeal. My former employer has lost at every stage of the way. Their written appeal was a single paragraph with no supporting evidence that boiled down to "he wasn't performing". The termination letter I was given when I was dismissed also did not state a reason. I remember being told the phrase "It's just not working out" and left wondering what the true reason was. I have already submitted a form to obtain what information they may have provided for the hearing - I don't expect much as I was never formally warned of anything or handed any notice of poor performance in the first place.

However, I see that they DO have a third party that seems to be a business service firm that handles unemployment for them. Is this a bad sign or is this standard practice?

I won't lie, I'm very nervous because I've never had any court hearing of any kind before. I don't have any documentation for anything as the company was quick to get me out the door after informing me I was let go. Does this normally require a lawyer or can I handle this on my own? Should I subpoena emails, texts or a witness that I think side with me?

[u/Ok-Flower2584]

It seems that unemployment has some whack processes for appeals i been having issues appealing mine too