This guidance announces the release of new UI DV Module 3 Web-based software that enables states to update and publish their state-specific instructions included in the Module 3 section of the UI DV Handbook, and that provides the means for states to certify to the Department of Labor (DOL) that their instructions are current. This guidance also establishes the timeframe to certify these data annually and indicates how users may establish accounts to use the Module 3 software.

To provide an updated consolidated list of acceptable narrative reasons for separation from military service for UCX claims purposes.

To transmit a correction to the computation for State Workforce Agency usage in computing minimum weekly DUA amounts for all major disasters declared during the second quarter of Fiscal Year (FY) 2010. Incorrect dates were used to compute the average weekly benefit amount (AWBA). This issuance reflects the correct AWBA for the second quarter of FY 2010.

To ensure States are aware of the revised Remuneration Schedule for the UCX program, which was issued December 28, 2009, based on the January 1, 2010, military pay increase.

Rescinded by UIPL 07-10, Change 1

To respond to questions regarding the UI DV Program.

To advise states of findings resulting from an Office of Inspector General (OIG) audit of the Federal Additional Compensation (FAC) program and to remind states of FAC program instructions including: 1) establishing, recovering, and reporting any FAC overpayments, and 2) withholding income taxes from FAC upon a claimant’s election to have such taxes withheld.

To invite the submission of proposals and funding requests from State Workforce Agencies to implement new UI REA initiatives or continue an ongoing REA initiative at the current or an expanded level; to provide guidelines for developing the proposals, and to provide criteria governing the use of these funds.

To advise states of the extension of Emergency Unemployment Compensation, 2008 (EUC08) and the Federal Additional Compensation (FAC) programs, and the extension of the temporary provisions for the Federal-State Extended Benefits (EB) program, and to make a correction to UIPL No.12-09, Change 1.

To announce the release and availability of Employment and Training Administration (ETA) Occasional Paper 2009-19: Nurturing America’s Growth in the Global Marketplace Through Talent Development: An Interim Report on the Evaluation of Generations II and III of WIRED.