SECTION 849.12. Trade-Affected Worker Responsibilities

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

(1) apply for UI and TRA benefits in the manner, and pursuant to the time limits, prescribed by federal and state statutes and regulations;

(2) contact the local Workforce Solutions Office and register for work by enrolling in the Agency's automated job matching system;

(3) attend Rapid Response and Trade orientation activities;

(4) report to the employer to whom they are referred for suitable employment;

(5) accept a job offer and/or retain employment, if it meets the criteria for suitable employment;

(6) attend scheduled appointments with the case manager, if no suitable employment is available;

(7) review labor market information and expected wage of the new occupation;

(8) fully participate in Trade-approved training as defined by the training provider and/or the Agency;

(9) notify the case manager prior to modifying Trade-approved training by adding or dropping coursework;

(10) maintain satisfactory academic standing and progressing in Trade-approved training as stipulated in the IEP; and

(11) 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; amended to be effective January 12, 2015, 40 TexReg 270; amended to be effective July 18, 2022, 47 TexReg 4143