Idaho Admin. Code r. 09.01.30.575

Current through September 2, 2024

Section 09.01.30.575 - SEEKING WORK

Ref. Sec. 72-1366(4), (6), Idaho Code.

01.Attitude and Behavior. A claimant's attitude and behavior must be conducive to a positive reaction by employers to his job search.

02.Effort to Secure Employment. A claimant will be expected to do what is normally done by unemployed persons that are seeking work.

03.Employer's Hiring Practices. An employer's reluctance to hire a claimant because of his appearance or physical condition is not a determining factor in ruling on the claimant's eligibility.

04.Job Attachment Classifications. For the purpose of administering the work search requirements of Section 72-1366(4) and (6), Idaho Code, a claimant will be classified according to his attachment to an employer or industry, as follows:

a. Code R-Recall, U-Union or X-Both. A claimant who has a firm attachment to an employer, industry or union, or who is temporarily or seasonally unemployed, and expects to return to his former job or employer in a reasonable length of time not to exceed a maximum of sixteen (16) weeks. If during the sixteen (16) weeks the claimant returns to work temporarily for the job attached employer, the claimant's period of job attachment will be extended by one (1) week for each week of verified full-time employment as defined by Section 72-1312, Idaho Code.

b. Code B. A claimant who possesses marketable skills in an occupation, but has no immediate prospects for reemployment, and whose employment expectations (i.e., wages, hours, etc.) are realistic in relation to the normal labor market supply and demand in his area of availability.

c. Code D. A claimant who is assigned to a training course under the provisions of Section 72-1366(8), Idaho Code.

05.Jobs Availability. A claimant will not be required to make useless employer contacts if there are no jobs available in the area due to seasonal factors.

06.License or Permits. A claimant must provide or be capable of obtaining a license or permit if required by law for performance of the work.

07.No Employment Prospects. A claimant must apply for and accept a lower or beginning pay rate for employment if he has no prospects for a better paying job in the locality.

08.Seasonal Availability. A claimant who is regularly employed on a seasonal basis must be available for other types of work in the off-season to be eligible for benefits.

09.Work-Seeking Requirement Categories. A claimant must seek work in accordance with the following categories of work-seeking activity, as instructed by a Department representative or as notified by the Department via electronic claims messaging. A claimant must meet the requirements of the code to which the claimant is assigned. A claimant's category of work-seeking activity will be determined and modified based on the claimant's prevailing local labor market conditions and/or the average county unemployment rates. Failure to comply with work-seeking requirements will result in a denial of benefits.

a. Code O claimant must maintain regular contact with his employer(s) or union.

b. Code 1 claimant must engage in one (1) or more of the following activities to increase his prospects of securing employment:

i. Make at least one (1) employer contact each week in the manner prescribed by the Central Claims Office;

ii. Attend a Job Search Workshop;

iii. Expand work search efforts to surrounding areas or states;

iv. Send resumes to firms/businesses that hire people with his skills;

v. Enroll in and attend a specific training program to meet the requirements of the claimant's employment plan; or

vi. Engage in other work search activities such as resume preparation or labor market research, as prescribed by a Department representative.

c. Code 2 claimant must engage in one (1) or more of the following activities to increase his prospects of securing employment:

i. Make at least two (2) employer contacts per week in the manner prescribed by the Central Claims Office;

ii. Attend a Job Search Workshop;

iii. Expand work search efforts to surrounding areas or states;

iv. Send resumes to firms/businesses that hire people with their skills;

v. Enroll in and attend a specific training program to meet the requirements of the claimant's employment plan; or

vi. Engage in other work search activities such as resume preparation or labor market research, as prescribed by a Department representative.

d. Code 3 claimant must engage in one (1) or more of the following activities to increase his prospects of securing employment:

i. Make at least three (3) employer contacts per week in the manner prescribed by the Central Claims Office;

ii. Attend a Job Search Workshop;

iii. Expand work search efforts to surrounding areas or states;

iv. Send resumes to firms/businesses that hire people with their skills;

v. Enroll in and attend a specific training program to meet the requirements of the claimant's employment plan; or

vi. Engage in other work search activities such as resume preparation or labor market research, as prescribed by a Department representative.

Idaho Admin. Code r. 09.01.30.575

Effective March 23, 2022