Too many people think that there is an across-the-board response that is determined by who does or does not contest or appeal.
The state makes its determination based on the reason for the termination. It is a myth that if the employer does not contest, the employee will automatically get benefits; I have had employees declined for benefits when I did not contest. If the employee is termed for a reason that disqualifies him for benefits, he will be denied whether the employer contests or not. The reverse is also true.
So yes, if the employer contests, the employee gives up, but the state can see based on the information they have that the employer has not proven their case, the employee can still get benefits.

