Current through Reigster Vol. 28, No. 6, December 1, 2024
Section 1202-17.0 - Disqualification for Benefits17.1 Section 3314(3) of Title 19, Delaware Code provides in part that an individual shall be disqualified for benefits "if he has refused to accept an offer of work which he is reasonably fitted....." 17.1.1 The determination of whether an individual is reasonably fitted for an offer of work that has been refused shall be based on the individual's previous work history, education, training, the O*NET (Occupational Information Network) Code assigned by the Delaware Division of Employment and Training, and the results of any skills assessment of the individual made by the Delaware Division of Employment and Training.17.2 Section 3314(6) of Title 19, Delaware Code provides that an individual shall be disqualified for benefits "if the Department determines such individual has made a false statement or representation knowing it to be false or knowingly has failed to disclose a material fact to obtain benefits to which the individual was not lawfully entitled....." 17.2.1 When the Delaware Division of Unemployment Insurance cross-matches an individual's eligibility to receive benefits through a wage or other matching program and determines that wages were not reported by the individual, or otherwise discovers wages not reported by the individual, prior to taking any adverse action against the individual, the Delaware Division of Unemployment Insurance shall send the individual a notice providing the individual with an opportunity to submit additional information to contest the information discovered by the Delaware Division of Unemployment Insurance. The individual will have seven (7) days from the date the notice is mailed to respond to the notice. If the individual does not timely respond to the notice, the Delaware Division of Unemployment Insurance will make a decision based on the information it has obtained through its investigation. If the individual does timely respond to the notice, the Delaware Division of Unemployment Insurance will make a decision based on all information obtained through its investigation, including the individual's response.19 Del. Admin. Code § 1202-17.0
19 DE Reg. 1022 (5/1/2016) (Final)