1. (1) An unemployed individual who has covered employment in two or more states may file a combined-wage claim unless:

   1. (a) the individual has filed a claim in another state;
   2. (b) the benefit year has not ended; and
   3. (c) benefit rights remain unused.

2. (2) Unused Benefit Rights.

   1. (a) all benefits have been exhausted;
   2. (b) benefits have been denied because of a seasonal restriction; or
   3. (c) benefits have been postponed for an indefinite period or for the remainder of the benefit year. A disqualification imposed because a claimant is not able to work or available for work is not considered a denial of a claimant's benefit rights.

   A claimant will not be considered to have unused benefit rights on a prior claim if:

3. (3) Use of Wages in Paying State.

   If an individual files a combined-wage claim, all wages and employment in all states during the base period of the paying state must be included. The individual may not select a paying state but must accept that state which is determined under Subsection 35A-4-106(1)(b) and Section R994-106-104.

4. (4) Base Period for a Combined-Wage Claim.

   The base period for a combined-wage claim is the base period as established in the paying state.

5. (5) Benefit Year for a Combined-Wage Claim.

   The benefit year for a combined-wage claim is the benefit year of the paying state.

KEY: unemployment compensation, interstate compacts

Date of Last Change: June 9, 2022

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 35A-4-106(1)