- (a) If filing a claim as provided in this chapter imposes a hardship on a claimant because of circumstances beyond the claimant's control, the claimant may apply in writing to the director for an exception to the procedural requirements of this chapter. Upon a finding that hardship exists, the director shall permit the claimant to file claims in another manner that assures timely, accurate, and complete claim information.
- (b) The director may make exceptions to claim filing procedures for a claimant or group of claimants if necessary to ensure timely, accurate, and complete filing of claims. The director may assign a claimant to a new employment office or claim center for filing if the claimant refuses to comply with the instructions of an employment office or claim center.
(Eff. 10/12/97, Register 144)
Authority: AS 23.20.045, AS 23.20.330, AS 23.20.375