Section 7-304. CLAIMS FOR BENEFITS

 

304.1In accordance with §11(a) of the Act, individuals may apply for benefits by filing a claim with the Director.

 

304.2An initial claim may also be deemed by the Director to be an individual's registration for work.

 

304.3All claims for benefits shall be made on forms prescribed by the Director.

 

304.4Claimants shall state the following information with respect to initial claims:

 

(a)Claimant's name;

 

(b)Claimant's social security number;

 

(c)Claimant's present address;

 

(d)That the individual claims benefits for unemployment;

 

(e)That the individual is physically able to work;

 

(f)That the individual is available for work; and

 

(g)Any other information as the Director determines is reasonably necessary to establish the individual's eligibility for benefits, including the reason for separation given the claimant by his or her last employer.

 

304.5In addition to the information required by §304.4, claimants shall state the following information with respect to continued claims:

 

(a)That the individual continued his or her claim for benefits;

 

(b)That the individual has registered for work;

 

(c)That the individual is unemployed; and

 

(d)That during the week for which benefits are claimed, the individual has performed no services and had no earnings payable to him or her except those declared.

 

304.6Each claimant shall be given notice of his or her rights and duties under the Act. The Director shall provide information regarding the various eligibility conditions, redetermination procedures, and right to appeal.

 

304.7Any individual who claims a dependent's allowance pursuant to §§1(s) and 7(f) of the Act shall file with his or her initial claim a signed statement identifying his or her dependent relatives.

 

304.8When an individual files a claim for benefits, the Director shall notify the last employing unit, and request wage and separation information on a form designed for that purpose.

 

304.9Each employing unit shall respond within seven (7) calendar days from the date of personal service or of mailing the request to the last known address of the employer.

 

304.10An employer who fails to either furnish a notice or Separation Report to the Director, that the employee was separated under conditions which may subject him or her to disqualification for benefits under §10 of the Act [D.C. Code 1981, §46-111] shall be presumed to have admitted that the employee is not subject to disqualification under any provision of §10.

 

304.11Any employer who is adversely affected by the provisions of §304.10 shall have the right to appeal the determination.