OMB control number
Weekly Claims and Extended Benefits Data and Weekly Initial and Continued Weeks Claimed
OMB 1205-0028 · DOL/ETA.
OMB 1205-0028
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 2029-06-30 and is listed under ICR 202509-1205-006.
Latest Forms, Documents, and Supporting Material
| Document | Type |
|---|---|
 Form ETA-539 Claims and Extended Benefits Data | Form and Instruction |
| Form ETA-538 Advance Weekly Initial and Continued Claims Report | Form and Instruction |
 NELP OMB Control Number 1205-0028 (5.6.25) (1).pdf | Public Comments |
| OMB1205-0028_Supporting Statement_ June 9 2025 (2).docx | Supporting Statement A |
 Weekly Claims and Extended Benefits Data and Weekly Initial and Continued Weeks Claimed |
Form and Instruction |
| Weekly Claims and Extended Benefits Data and Weekly Initial and Continued Weeks Claimed |
Form and Instruction |