Notice of a Change in Status of an Extended Benefit (EB) Period for Alaska

Mon, Jun 9 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces a change in the benefit period eligibility under the EB Program for Alaska.

The following change has occurred since the publication of the last notice regarding the State's EB status:

May 18, 2008, Alaska triggered ``on'' EB. Alaska's 3month total unemployment rate rose above the 6.5 percent threshold and equaled 110 percent of the corresponding rate in the prior year. This causes the state to be triggered ``on'' to an EB period beginning June 1, 2008.

Information for Claimants

The duration of benefits payable in the EB Program, and the terms and conditions on which they are payable, are governed by the Federal State Extended Unemployment Compensation Act of 1970, as amended, and the operating instructions issued to the States by the U.S. Department of Labor. In the case of a State beginning an EB period, the State Workforce Agency will furnish a written notice of potential entitlement to each individual who has exhausted all rights to regular benefits an

Publication of Unemployment Insurance Program Letters (UIPLs): UIPL 09-08--Immediate Deposit and Withdrawal

Mon, Jun 9 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Employment and Training Administration interprets Federal law requirements pertaining to unemployment compensation (UC). These interpretations are issued in Unemployment Insurance Program Letters (UIPLs) to the State Workforce Agencies. The UIPLs described below are published in the Federal Register in order to inform the public. UIPL 0908Immediate Deposit and Withdrawal StandardsIntercept of Refunds of Erroneous Employer Contributions

Recently, the question has arisen whether refunds of erroneously paid employer contributions may be intercepted to pay liabilities the employer owes the state rather than directly refunding the employer. Many state laws currently permit intercept of state income tax refunds or lottery winnings to pay other liabilities owed the state. This UIPL is issued to inform states of the Department's interpretation of Federal law requirements.

States are permitted to intercept the refund rather than directly refund it to the taxpayer.
UIPL 1408Treatment of Fees Co

The Federal Register

Notice of a Change in Status of an Extended Benefit (EB) Period for Alaska

Information for Claimants

Publication of Unemployment Insurance Program Letters (UIPLs): UIPL 09-08--Immediate Deposit and Withdrawal