1. (a) Except as provided in IC 22-4-5-1 or subsection (b), an unemployed individual shall be eligible to receive benefits with respect to any week only if the individual has made a claim for benefits in accordance with IC 22-4-17 .

2. (b) A person who:

   1. (1) accepts a layoff under an inverse seniority clause of a validly negotiated contract; and

   2. (2) otherwise meets the eligibility requirements established by this article;

      is entitled to receive benefits in the same amounts, under the same terms, and subject to the same conditions as any other unemployed person.

      Formerly: Acts 1947, c.208, s.1401; Acts 1971, P.L.355, SEC.29. As amended by P.L.138-2008, SEC.3; P.L.2-2011, SEC.12; P.L.113-2026, SEC.15.

As amended by P.L.138-2008, SEC.3; P.L.2-2011, SEC.12; P.L.113-2026, SEC.15.