RESEA 1
How many weeks have to go by before we can use the same job contact?
Depends if it's a follow up.
Depends on what employer states.
Need to make valid attempts
What qualifications do you need to qualify for unemployment benefits?
- 680 hours w/ in base year or alternate
- Able
- Available
- Meet requalification
- Separation (case by case) - layoff
What is a RESEA appointment for?
Make sure customers are doing job search, A&A, and getting resources.
When I open a UI claim, how long does it stay valid?
Claim is valid for 1 year.
Can I print anything?
- No!
- Employment (training) Job related
If I work on the day of my RESEA appt, do I need to attend?
No if working full time
if not working full time depends case by case, can make adjustments
Why do you keep one week of my money?
State law requirement
What weeks and how many weeks are reviewed in the appointment
Weeks recently filed
-Initial 2 weeks
- Follow up 1 week
When I open a UI claim, how long does it take to receive a response?
Depends on scenario
* Never give a timeline
Who can I talk to for a complaint?
- Any work source staff
- Administrator, Supervisor, EO Officers
What happens if they do not complete the action plan?
By scenario could be:
1. RPI
2. Additional Appointment
3. Next steps determined by conversation
How can I get an extension?
No extensions unless Federal Government has approved extensions
What requires an RPI?
- A&A
- Job search
- Suitable work
- Non reported earnings
Can you still work and receive UI benefits?
Yes!
- Report hours & earnings
- Job search
Who can I go to for utility assistance?
- DSHS
- O.I.C.
- Lifeline
What happens when a customer does not provide 2 weeks that are required for appt?
Try to recreate
RPI
Can I request standby myself?
How much can I get?
Yes!
4 weeks or 2 weeks - new employment
What is an appropriate activity for an action plan?
- Job related activity
- Skills & ability activity
- Training related
- Labor market research
- Opening WS account - uploading resume
Can I file for UI claim if I travel outside of local area?
No - out of country
Out of state - depends
If I can't work due to a medical reason what resources are there?
- PFML
- SS (Social Security Disability)
- DSHS
- Neighborhood Health Services
What resources can you provide if a customer wants to switch occupation?
- People For People
- O.I.C
- My Next Move
- Onetonline
- Esd Website
- Career Bridge
How many weeks of standby do I get per year?
8 weeks
What info do we provide for the LMI elements?
- Wage info
- Employment rates
- Training info
- In demand
- Average wages
- Employment info
If you had / have an L&I claim, can I still qualify for unemployment benefits?
No if it is an open claim.
What resources do we have for ESL?
- Nuestra Casa
- Heritage University
- YVC
- La Casa Hogar
- Safe Haven Community Center
- Foundation Bible Church