Weekly Claims and Extended Benefits Data and Weekly Initial and Continued Weeks Claimed

This data collection is necessary for the determination of the beginning, continuance, or termination of an Extended Benefit (EB) period in any State, which determine the EB trigger rate. Also, data on initial and continued claims are used to help determine economic indicators. This information collection request is associated with the Final Rule amending 20 CFR 615, Extended Benefits, by implementing the Total Unemployment Rate (TUR) indicator, an optional calculation methodology for triggering on Extended Benefits, in regulations. The Final Rule deletes paragraphs (c) and (d) under the regulatory requirements at § 615.15, pertaining to records and reports State agencies must submit. The reporting instructions for the proper and timely submission of data are provided in ET Handbook No. 401, which governs Unemployment Compensation required reporting.

The latest form for Weekly Claims and Extended Benefits Data and Weekly Initial and Continued Weeks Claimed expires 2022-10-31 and can be found here.