1. Purpose.To respond to questions concerning implementation of the TEUC extension for displaced airline and related workers.
2. Reference. Title II of the Job Creation and Worker Assistance Act of 2002 (The Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation Act of 2002), Public Law 107-147, signed by the President on March 9, 2002; Public Law 108-1, signed by the President on January 8, 2003; UIPL No. 30-02 dated July 5, 2002; UIPL No. 30-02, Change 1 dated January 9, 2003; UIPL No. 30-02, Change 2 dated April 25, 2003; Section 4002 of Public Law 108-11, signed by the President on April 16, 2003; Section 205 of the Federal-State Extended Unemployment Compensation Act of 1970, as amended; Section 233 of the Trade Act of 1974; 20 CFR Part 615; ET Handbook No. 401; ET Handbook No. 410.
3. Background.
This advisory continues the Department's guidance concerning the TEUC program extension for airline and related workers (hereafter referred to as TEUC-A) by answering questions submitted by states. The answers address specific circumstances consistent with the Department's interpretation of Section 4002 of P.L. 108-11 which creates special rules for determining eligibility for TEUC-A. Please note: There is a typographical error in Attachment A to UIPL No. 30-02, Change 2, page 3. Section (3) ADDITIONAL WEEKS OF BENEFITS, (B) should read as follows: "in subsection (c)(1), by inserting "1/3 of" after "equal to"."
The attached questions and answers are organized by category in order to make it easier to find questions and answers of interest.
RESCISSIONS | EXPIRATION DATE |
None | Continuing |
4. Action Required. Administrators are requested to provide this advisory to appropriate staff and ensure adherence to the guidance.
5. Inquiries.Inquiries should be directed to your Regional Office.
6. Attachment.