Wyo. Code R. 053-0018-27
Effective Date: 11/01/2001 to 09/17/2003
Rule Type: Superceded Rules & Regulations
Reference Number: 053.0018.27.11012001
Section 1. In General. Any individual who files for Wyoming unemployment insurance benefits shall register for work with a state employment agency serving their local labor market.
Section 2. Union Membership. During the first twelve weeks of unemployment following the effective date of a Claimant's new or additional claim for benefits, an individual is considered registered for work if he is a member of a labor union with dues paid in full and is registered for work with his union local. After this twelve-week period, the individual must register for work as provided in Section 1, supra.
Section 3. Job Attached. As used in W.S. 27-3-306(a) (i), within twelve weeks means within twelve weeks of the effective date of the new or additional claim for benefits. The employer must provide a statement verifying the return to work date.
Section 4. Approved Training. An individual enrolled in approved training under W.S. 27-3-307 is considered registered for work. Upon completion of the training, the individual must register for work as provided in Section 1, supra.
Section 5. Students. When a Claimant is attending school during his normal working hours and is not enrolled in Approved Training, he is not available for work unless:
(a) He earned base period wages while attending school and is seeking work and attending school on a similar basis; or
(b) attends no more than eight (8) class time hours per week and verifies in writing he will drop the class(es) or change the class hours if the class schedule conflicts with an offer or suitable work.
Section 6. Work Search. A Claimant filing for benefits will actively seek full-time employment. He may seek part-time employment if the majority of his base period wages were earned on the basis of part-time work, or the Claimant has a documented bona fide medical reason preventing him from working full-time.