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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