No. 29955: R994-106. Combined Wage Claims

DAR File No.: 29955
Filed: 05/17/2007, 01:51
Received by: NL

NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

Section 35A-4-106 authorizes the Department to enter into reciprocal arrangements with other states or the federal government for the payment of combined unemployment insurance claims. Because unemployment insurance is considered a federal/state program and Utah citizens are better served by combining claims using wages from other states, the Department entered into such an agreement approved by the Interstate Conference of Employment Security Agencies. This rule reflects federal regulation and agreements made by that Conference. Section 35A-4-102 sets forth the public policy considerations of the Employment Security Act and the creation, under the state's police power, of free public employment offices and the setting aside of reserves for the payment to unemployed individuals. Subsection 35A-4-502(1)(b) authorizes the Department to make rules as necessary for the administration of the Act. Subsection 35A-1-104(a) authorizes the Department to adopt rules.

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

The Department has received no comments since the last five-year review.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

The rule is necessary to support the interstate agreement and federal law and explain how multi-state claims will be determined. Therefore, this rule should be continued.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Workforce Services
Unemployment Insurance
140 E 300 S
SALT LAKE CITY UT 84111-2333

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

Suzan Pixton at the above address, by phone at 801-526-9645, by FAX at 801-526-9211, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Authorized by:

Kristen Cox, Executive Director