Iowa Admin. Code r. 877-8.11

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 11, December 11, 2024

Rule 877-8.11 - Trade Act of 1974

(1) An applicant who qualifies for Trade Act benefits for training purposes may apply for living allowances by completing Form ETA-858, Request and Determination of Worker Entitlement to Allowances While In Training. The form is available in workforce development centers serving an approved Trade Act petition.

(2) An applicant who has been approved for training allowances must request weekly allowances by completing Form ETA-858, Weekly Request for Allowances by Worker In Training. The form is available in workforce development centers serving an approved Trade Act petition.

(3) An applicant who qualifies for Trade Act benefits may apply for reimbursement of certain costs incurred while attending a job interview outside a commuting distance from the applicant's residence by completing Form ETA-861, Request for Job Search Allowance. The form is available in workforce development centers serving an approved Trade Act petition.

(4) An applicant who qualifies for Trade Act benefits may apply for reimbursement of certain costs incurred while relocating to a new residence outside a commuting distance from the applicant's current residence by completing Form ETA-860, Request for Relocation Allowance. The form is available in workforce development centers serving an approved Trade Act petition.

(5) An applicant who has been approved for relocation allowances must receive verification of a job offer necessitating relocation. Form ETA-861, State Employment Service Commissioner Certification of Suitable Employment, must be completed by the resident workforce development center and verified by the relocation workforce development center.

This rule is intended to implement Public Law 100-418, dtd. August 24, 1988.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 877-8.11