Alaska Unemployment Insurance Program -- Frequently Asked Questions
(Separate Website)
Information about how to get your claim started, how to file your bi-weekly certifications, and other basic eligibility information.
By: State of Alaska, Department of Labor
Alaska Unemployment Insurance Claimant Handbook
(Separate Website)
This booklet, by the State of Alaska Department of Labor, explains what you need to do to receive all the unemployment benefits to which you are entitled.
By: State of Alaska, Department of Labor
Unemployment Insurance Appeals
(Separate Website)
Start here to find out how to appeal a denial of unemployment insurance benefits. You will find a list of frequently asked questions and other information about the appeal process.
By: State of Alaska, Department of Labor
Workplace Fairness: It's Everyone's Job
(Separate Website)
Workplace Fairness is a web site that provides information, education, and assistance to employees and their advocates.
By: Workplace Fairness
Information for Unemployed Workers
(Separate Website)
This web site is an online resource for the nation's jobless and underemployed workers. You can learn about the latest benefits to support unemployed workers and find support resources in your community.
By: National Employment Law Project
Alaska Office of the Ombudsman Complaint Dept.
(Separate Website)
This site has an explanation of how the Ombudsman's Office works and contains links that enable you to understand the process. This site also provides a link to the complaint form.
By: State of Alaska
Appeals Guide - Claimants, Employers, and their Representatives
(Separate Website)
Here you can learn about the appeals process for unemployment insurance decisions. You can learn how to file an Appeal, and what to expect, who to contact, and where to file each appeal during the process.
By: State of Alaska
Frequently Asked Questions for Reservists Being Called to Active Duty
(Separate Website)
This page has some very good information and resource links for military reservist families facing activation. It deals with insurance coverage through an employer and what can and may happen when called to active duty.
By: US Dept. of Labor, Employee Benefits Security Admin.
Getting Certified for Trade Adjustment Assistance
(Separate Website)
Strictly speaking, TRA (Trade Readjustment Allowances) is a name for weekly income benefits provided under TAA. A single petition is used to gain certification for all benefits, training, and reemployment services offered under the TAA program.
By: US Dept of Labor, National Employment Law Project
Laid Off & Left Out: Resources For Workers
(Separate Website)
On August 6, 2002 a new law revamped the federal benefits available to workers who lost their jobs (or have less work) due to trade imports or exports, called Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA). Qualifying workers are now entitled to receive career counseling, up to 104 weeks of subsidized retraining (when first approved by the state), extended unemployment benefits of up to 52 weeks while enrolled in training.
By: National Employment Law Project
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