UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE PROGRAM LETTER No. 16-12
Unemployment Insurance Program Letter No. 16-12
Payment of Unemployment Compensation to Individuals who are Volunteering
To strongly encourage states to both promote volunteerism in their communities, and interpret state law to not disqualify individuals from receipt of Unemployment Compensation (UC) as a result of volunteer activities.
STATE WORKFORCE AGENCIES
JANE OATES
Assistant Secretary
Questions should be directed to the appropriate Regional Office.