U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Employment and Training Administration
Washington, D. C. 20210

CLASSIFICATION

UICWC

CORRESPONDENCE SYMBOL

TFUMI

ISSUE DATE

August 23, 1991

RESCISSIONS

None

EXPIRATION DATE

August 31, 1993

DIRECTIVE

:

UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE PROGRAM LETTER NO. 40-91
 

TO

:

ALL STATE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY AGENCIES
 

FROM

:

DONALD J. KULICK
Administrator
for Regional Management
 

SUBJECT

:

Interstate Arrangement for Combining Employment and Wages (CWC)

  1. Purpose. To clarify procedures for handling combined-wage claims, wage transfers, overpayment credits, and other provisions of the CWC arrangement.

  2. References. Section 3304(a)(9)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 USC 3304); 20 CFR Part 616; ET Handbook No. 399.

  3. Background. During the past year as State Employment Security Agencies (SESAs) reviewed CWC procedures and implemented the INTERNET combined wage applications, a number of questions have been raised concerning the procedures and regulations governing the handling of combined-wage claims, wage transfers and related activities. This directive provides the questions and answers for all SESAs.

    The procedures contained in ET Handbook No. 399 will be clarified andor updated in accordance with the information provided in this UIPL, as appropriate.

  4. Action Required. State administrators are requested to provide the information contained in the attachment to this UIPL to all appropriate staff.

  5. Inquiries. Direct all inquiries to the appropriate Regional Office.

  6. Attachment. CWC - Questions and Answers