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1 Rapid Response Information for Dislocated Workers

2 Federally funded Available in every State and U.S. Territory (Call 1-877-US-2JOBS/1-877-872-5627) No Income Requirements and not an Entitlement Starts upon notice of layoff if found eligible Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)

3 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

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

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

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

7 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

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

9 On-Line: DOL Website: www.filectui.com www.filectui.com

10 Create an Account www.filectui.com

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13 Select a Payment Method

14 Direct Deposit www.filectui.com

15 Select a Payment Method VISA/Chase Issued Debit Card

16 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.

17 File a Weekly Continued Claim www.filectui.com

18 Perform a Claim Inquiry www.filectui.com

19 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)

20 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

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

22 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

23 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

24 PENSIONS WBR $300 Monthly Pension $500 Prorated Weekly Pension $115.38 $300.00 WBR -115.38 Prorated weekly pension $184.00 Adjusted benefit after rounding Extends number of weeks to 42.39 REDUCTION IN BENEFITS PENSION OFFSETS REDUCTION IN BENEFITS PENSION OFFSETS

25 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

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

27 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

28 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

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

30 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

31 www.ct.gov/dol Page 14

32 www.cthires.com

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34 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

35 Trade Adjustment Assistance Program (TAA) www.doleta.gov/tradeact or www.ct.gov/dol www.doleta.gov/tradeact www.ct.gov/dol Trade Readjustment Allowances (TRA) Job Search Allowances Training Opportunities Relocation Allowances Reemployment Trade Adjustment Assistance (RTAA) Health Coverage Tax Credit (HCTC)

36 OFFICE OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND BOARD OF REGENTS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION www.ctohe.org or www.ct.eduwww.ctohe.org www.ct.edu College Degrees and Courses Student Financial Aid Information Tuition Waivers - Veterans & Seniors

37 Protects and enforces your rights under –ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA Toll-Free: 1-866-444-3272 Employee Benefits Security Administration Pages 25-30

38 www.accesshealthct.com www.accesshealth.com

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41 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

42 www.connect.ct.gov

43 Finding Support Services

44 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.

45 Susan Fracasso Rapid Response Coordinator (860) 263-6589 Susan.fracasso@ct.gov Contact Me….

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