A claimant shall be considered available for work when the claimant has made a reasonable search for suitable work. Mere registration for work does not establish that the claimant is making a reasonable search for suitable work. It is essential that the claimant make a personal and diligent search for work. The reasonableness of a search for work will, in part, depend upon the employment opportunities in the claimant's labor market area. A work search that may be appropriate in a labor market area with limited opportunities may be totally unacceptable in an area with greater opportunities. Unreasonable limitations by a claimant as to salary, hours, or conditions of work indicate that a claimant is not making a reasonable search for suitable work. The Agency expects each claimant to act in the same manner as a prudent person who is out of work and seeking work.

Source Note:The provisions of this §815.28 adopted to be effective November 6, 2000, 25 TexReg 11093.