R994-106-103. Restrictions on Combined-Wage Claims

(1) An unemployed individual who has covered employment in two or more states may file a combined-wage claim unless: (a) the individual has filed a claim in another state; (b) the benefit year has not ended; and (c) benefit rights remain unused. (2) Unused Benefit Rights. A claimant will not be considered to have unused benefit rights on a prior claim if: (a) all benefits have been exhausted; (b) benefits have been denied because of a seasonal restriction; or (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. (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) 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) Benefit Year for a Combined-Wage Claim. The benefit year for a combined-wage claim is the benefit year of the paying state.