Rapid Response Information for Dislocated Workers

Federally funded Available in every State and U.S. Territory (Call US-2JOBS/ ) No Income Requirements and not an Entitlement Starts upon notice of layoff if found eligible Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)

Unemployment Insurance Eligibility Requirements Claim EffectiveBase Period: Jan, Feb, MarchLast 3 months of the year before last & first 9 months of last year Apr, May, JuneAll 12 months of last year Jul, Aug, SeptLast 9 months of last year and first 3 months of this year Oct, Nov, DecLast 6 months of last year and first 6 months of this year You must have earned sufficient wages

Unemployment Insurance Eligibility Requirements Be unemployed through no fault of your own

Unemployment Insurance Eligibility Requirements Be able, available, and actively seeking full-time work*

Filing a Claim for Benefits WHEN: –Once you worked your last day or if your hours have been reduced

HOW: Call: Tele-benefits Claim Line Initial (NEW) Claims: Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Initial (NEW) Claims: Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Page 7

Benefits are taxable by IRS & State of CT –Voluntary 13 % Withholding 10% Federal 3% State of CT Taxes Page 8 Page 8

On-Line: DOL Website:

Create an Account

Select a Payment Method

Direct Deposit

Select a Payment Method VISA/Chase Issued Debit Card

File a Weekly Continued Claim Due to the high volume of Unemployment Insurance (UI) claims, you may experience delays in filing. Please be assured that you will not lose any weeks of eligibility solely because of difficulty filing in a timely manner. Call Center Hours (as of December 20, 2010) Monday through Friday, 7:15 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. December 31, 2010 (New Years Day Holiday) - 7:15 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. WebBenefits Online System Initial Claims: Initial Claims: Monday - Friday Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Continued Claims: Continued Claims: Monday - Friday Monday - Friday 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday Sunday 12:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. 12:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Claim Inquiry: Claim Inquiry: Monday - Friday Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday Sunday 12:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. 12:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Initial Claims: Initial Claims: Monday Monday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday - FridayTuesday - Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Continued Claims: Continued Claims: Monday - Friday Monday - Friday 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday Sunday 12:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. 12:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Claim Inquiry: Claim Inquiry: Anytime Anytime Continued Claims: Sunday: 12:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Monday – Friday: 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

File a Weekly Continued Claim

Perform a Claim Inquiry

Monetary Eligibility Base Period = 4 Calendar Quarters WBR = Weekly Benefit Rate (Approximately ½ gross weekly wage in the average of the 2 highest quarters.) 26 Weeks of Full Benefits 52-week Benefit Year (starts when you file a claim) Maximum Benefit Amount = WBR x 26 (CT Max. $598 x 26 = $15,548)

Monetary Eligibility $15 Dependency Allowance up to a maximum of 5 dependents ($75) Must be whole or main support Children –Under 18 or under 21 & a full time student –Disabled children of any age Non-working Spouse

Dismissal Payments –Notice Pay –Severance –Retention Bonus –Vacation/Personal Time Payments Which May Reduce Benefits

WBR$300 P/T Gross Earnings$ 90 2/3 x $90 =$ 60 $300 (WBR) -60 (2/3 of P/T Gross) $240 (Partial Benefit) EXTENDS NUMBER OF WEEKS TO 32.5 Payments Which May Reduce Benefits Part –Time Employment Payments Which May Reduce Benefits Part –Time Employment

Pension and 401K –Only base period employer contributions –Upon receipt of first check –No effect if rolled over to other qualified plan Payments Which May Reduce Benefits

PENSIONS WBR $300 Monthly Pension $500 Prorated Weekly Pension $ $ WBR Prorated weekly pension $ Adjusted benefit after rounding Extends number of weeks to REDUCTION IN BENEFITS PENSION OFFSETS REDUCTION IN BENEFITS PENSION OFFSETS

Be able and available for full-time work* Make reasonable efforts to find work (Minimum of 3 employer contacts on two separate days) File a weekly continued claim Weekly Eligibility Requirements

Example: Monthly Work Search Record Date of Contact Employer Name Method of contact Contact Person Result

Weekly Eligibility Requirements If requested, provide proof of job search efforts and participate in recommended reemployment services. Participation is a condition of eligibility for unemployment benefits

UNEMPLOYMENT CONTINUING ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS WAIVED IF: –Enrolled in training approved and funded under WIOA or TAA. –For self-paid, full-time training FIRST seek pre- approval from the Tele-Benefits Call Center. NOTE: Unemployment limited to 26 full weeks of benefits, even if in approved training. Dislocated Worker Approved Training

American Job Center Offices Offices throughout the state and country Services are free of charge Do not have to be unemployed

Computers, Copiers, Mail, Fax, Internet Access Résumé & Cover Letter Services Job Search Workshops Career Counseling & Veteran Services Veteran Services Network Groups/Job Clubs American Job Centers

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NOT AN ENTITLEMENT Must qualify as a dislocated worker Based on individual need Must be pre-approved Funding Caps Types of Training – Classroom (WIOA approved vendor list) – On-the-job training (OJT) WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT (WIOA) TRAINING

Trade Adjustment Assistance Program (TAA) or Trade Readjustment Allowances (TRA) Job Search Allowances Training Opportunities Relocation Allowances Reemployment Trade Adjustment Assistance (RTAA) Health Coverage Tax Credit (HCTC)

OFFICE OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND BOARD OF REGENTS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION or College Degrees and Courses Student Financial Aid Information Tuition Waivers - Veterans & Seniors

Protects and enforces your rights under –ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA Toll-Free: Employee Benefits Security Administration Pages 25-30

Federally qualified health centers provide medical, dental and behavioral health services to people regardless of: Age Insurance Immigration status Ability to payNo one is turned away 41

Finding Support Services

We would like to thank you for attending and for allowing us to share the array of resources available to support you as you transition to new opportunities.

Susan Fracasso Rapid Response Coordinator (860) Contact Me….