Base Period
A specific 52 week period of time, prior to the filing date of an unemployment claim, in which claimant must have worked and earned a minimum amount to qualify for benefits.
A specific 52 week period of time, prior to the filing date of an unemployment claim, in which claimant must have worked and earned a minimum amount to qualify for benefits.
Benefit Amount
This is what claimant will receive, according to the wages earned within the base period.
This is what claimant will receive, according to the wages earned within the base period.
Burden of Proof
The responsibility of either the employer or the claimant to prove their position with documented evidence or witness testimony.
The responsibility of either the employer or the claimant to prove their position with documented evidence or witness testimony.
Claimant
A former employee who has filed for unemployment benefits.
A former employee who has filed for unemployment benefits.
Contestable Claims
Claims we can dispute by offering factual statements and evidence that questions a claimant's eligibility and entitlement to benefits.
Claims we can dispute by offering factual statements and evidence that questions a claimant's eligibility and entitlement to benefits.
Determination
The decision to allow or deny a claim for benefits. Determinations are made by each respective state agency.
The decision to allow or deny a claim for benefits. Determinations are made by each respective state agency.
Discharge
Employer initiated separation from work.
Employer initiated separation from work.
Disqualification
Claimant is denied benefits.
Claimant is denied benefits.
Documentation
Written, factual information, as it occurs, that can be used to support an employers position.
Written, factual information, as it occurs, that can be used to support an employers position.
Eligible
When claimant meets state standards to receive weekly benefits
When claimant meets state standards to receive weekly benefits
Entitled
When it is determined that the claimant's reason for separation is through no fault of their own, and are allowed benefits.
When it is determined that the claimant's reason for separation is through no fault of their own, and are allowed benefits.
Issue
The facts in dispute, as identified by the employer or state agency.
The facts in dispute, as identified by the employer or state agency.
Reason for Separation
This defines the reason a claimant has left employment based on actions taken on the last day of work.
This defines the reason a claimant has left employment based on actions taken on the last day of work.
- Lack of Work is when there is no work available
- Voluntary Quit is when the claimant initiates leaving
- Discharge is when the employer initiates leaving
Suitable Work
Work deemed to be "the same or similar to" the most recent work in three distinct areas.
Work deemed to be "the same or similar to" the most recent work in three distinct areas.
- Rate of pay
- Qualification to perform the job duties
- Distance between work and claimant residence
Testimony
Witness statements deemed to be factual or supported by documentation.
Witness statements deemed to be factual or supported by documentation.
Voluntary quit
Claimant initiated separation from work.
Claimant initiated separation from work.