As required by the Trade Act, dislocated workers eligible for Trade benefits shall:

1. (1) apply for UI benefits in the manner, and pursuant to the time limits, prescribed by federal and state statutes and regulations; and
2. (2) contact the local Workforce Center and register for full-time work by enrolling in the Commission's automated job matching system;
3. (3) attend Rapid Response and Trade orientation activities;
4. (4) report to the employer to whom they are referred for suitable employment;
5. (5) accept a job offer, if it meets the criteria for suitable employment;
6. (6) attend scheduled appointments with the case manager, if no suitable employment is available;
7. (7) participate in training that is full time as defined by the training provider or Commission;
8. (8) notify the case manager within one week of having dropped out of approved Trade-funded training; and
9. (9) report to employers, as referred by case managers, upon completing training.

Source Note:The provisions of this §849.12 adopted to be effective November 24, 2003, 28 TexReg 10510.