West Virginia Code of State Rules Agency 96 - WorkForce West Virginia

West Virginia Code of State Rules – Agency 96: WorkForce West Virginia

Overview:

Agency 96 of the West Virginia Code of State Rules (CSR) contains the rules adopted by WorkForce West Virginia, the state’s primary workforce development agency. These rules govern programs and services related to unemployment compensation, job training, labor market information, employer services, and compliance with federal workforce initiatives.

WorkForce West Virginia operates under both state and federal laws, including the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA), and is tasked with strengthening the state’s labor force and promoting employment opportunities.

Key Areas Regulated Under Agency 96:

Unemployment Compensation

Eligibility requirements for unemployment insurance (UI) benefits

Claims procedures, weekly reporting, and benefit calculation

Fraud prevention, disqualification, and overpayment recovery

Employer contribution rates and reporting obligations

Workforce Development Programs

Administration of programs under WIOA, including youth, adult, and dislocated worker services

Standards for training providers, performance benchmarks, and funding allocation

Partnerships with community colleges, training centers, and employers

Job Placement and Career Services

Regulation of employment service activities, including job matching and counseling

Use of labor exchange systems and career centers

Priority services for veterans, disabled workers, and underserved populations

Labor Market Information (LMI)

Rules governing the collection, analysis, and dissemination of labor statistics

Support for economic development planning and job forecasting

Apprenticeship and On-the-Job Training

Standards for registered apprenticeship and employer-based training programs

Reimbursement procedures and trainee tracking

Appeals and Hearings

Procedures for appealing UI benefit denials or disputes over employer liability

Hearings before administrative law judges and review boards

Selected CSR Chapters Under Agency 96 (Examples):

96CSR1 – Rules of Procedure for Unemployment Compensation Appeals

96CSR2 – Benefit Eligibility and Disqualification Criteria

96CSR3 – Employer Contributions and Payroll Reporting

96CSR4 – Fraud Detection and Recovery of Overpayments

96CSR6 – Training Program Certification and Standards

96CSR9 – WIOA Implementation Rules

(Note: Chapter numbers may change based on updates.)

Administering Agency:

WorkForce West Virginia
Website: https://workforcewv.org

Legal Authority:

West Virginia Code Chapter 21A – Unemployment Compensation

Federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)

Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) and related U.S. Department of Labor rules

 

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