DIRECTIVE	:	UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE PROGRAM LETTER NO. 12-00
TO	:	ALL STATE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY AGENCIES
FROM	:	GRACE A. KILBANE Administrator Office of Workforce Security
SUBJECT	:	Revised Federal Schedule of Remuneration for Use in Determining Benefit Eligibility Under the Unemployment Compensation for Ex-Servicemembers (UCX) Program

1.Purpose. To transmit the revised Federal Schedule of Remuneration (UCX) based on the January 1, 2000, military pay increase.

2.References. Chapter IV, ET Handbook No. 384, Second Edition, 20 CFR 614.12 and 5 U.S.C. 8521(a)(2).

3.Instructions. State Employment Security Agencies (SESAs) shall use the attached schedule to determine Federal military wages for UCX "first claims" filed beginning with the first day of the first week which begins after April 1, 2000, pursuant to 20 CFR 614.12.

SESAs will continue to use the existing schedule for UCX "first claims" filed before the effective date of the attached revised schedule. As provided by 20 CFR 614.12(d), the attached schedule shall be published as a notice in the Federal Register.

4.Information. The Department of Defense (DOD) informed the Department of Labor (DOL) that certain military personnel will receive another military pay increase on July 1, 2000. DOL will transmit another revised Federal Schedule of Remuneration when that pay increase becomes effective.

5.Action Required. Administrators should provide the above instructions and the attached revised schedule to appropriate staff.

6.Inquiries. Direct questions to the appropriate Regional Office.

7.Attachment. Revised Federal Schedule of Remuneration (UCX).