UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE PROGRAM LETTER NO. 02-99.html

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FY 1999 UI BTQ Nonmonetary Determination Evaluation Training Seminars U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOREmployment and Training AdministrationWashington D. C. 20210 CLASSIFICATION UI CORRESPONDENCE SYMBOL TEUDPR ISSUE DATE October 14 1999 RESCISSIONS None EXPIRATION DATE Oct. 31 1999 DIRECTIVE UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE PROGRAM LETTER NO. 02-99 TO ALL STATE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY AGENCIES FROM GRACE A. KILBANEDirectorrUnemployment Insurance Service SUBJECT FY 1999 Unemployment Insurance Benefits Timeliness and Quality BTQ Nonmonetary Determination Evaluation Training Seminars Purpose.To announce the FY 1999 BTQ Nonmonetary Determination Evaluation Training Seminars to prepare State Employment Security Agency SESA staff to administer the nonmonetary determination evaluation system. References.ET Handbook No. 301 Fourth Edition Revised January 1998. Background.Due to the current high level of demand for training seminars especially those which may be held outside the Washington DC area the FY 1999 training schedule as it is currently known is being issued now to aid in the planning process. Beginning with the March 1999 session it is intended that one seminar will be held each quarter for a total of four seminars annually. One annual session will be held in Washington DC the other three at various locations around the country to maximize access. FY 1999 BTQ Nonmonetary Determination Evaluation Training Seminars. Five sessions of approximately 25 participants each are planned as follows Target DATE LOCATION AUDIENCE November 2-6 1998 Atlanta GA Region IV November 16-20 1998 San Diego CA Regions VIII IX X March 29-April 2 1999 New Orleans LA Regions V VI VII June 21-25 1999 Washington DC Central and East Coast States September 20-24 1999 Los Angeles CA Mountain and West Coast States State Nominees.This training is designed to prepare experienced nonmonetary adjudicators to participate in the quarterly tripartite quality reviews. It would also be useful for other nonmonetary adjudicators and BAM investigative staff. However it is generally not appropriate for new adjudicators. Note Two nonmonetary adjudication factfinding training seminars suitable for new adjudicators are planned for FY 1999 one in May 1999 in Washington DC and the second in August 1999 in California. Nominations for each session will be accepted on a first-come first-served basis. Although target audiences are identified for the various sessions based on geographic proximity SESAs may nominate potential evaluators for any session. Therefore nominations should indicate the applicable session. Nominations for the first two sessions Atlanta San Diego will be accepted through October 9 1998 and for the third session New Orleans through February 12 1999. Logistics.Travel arrangements and travel and per diem costs for attendees are the responsibility of the nominee's employing agency. Hotel information for the first three sessions is attached. Logistics information for the other sessions will be provided at a later date. Action Required.State Administrators are requested to notify appropriate SESA staff of the upcoming BTQ Quality training seminars and provide Regional Office staff with the name of each SESA participant who will be attending no later than October 15 1998 for the Atlanta and San Diego sessions and no later than February 12 1999 for the New Orleans session. Inquiries.Direct any questions to the appropriate Regional Office. Attachments. 3 November 2-6 1998 November 16-20 1998 March 29 - April 2 1999 NONMONETARY DETERMINATION QUALITY REVIEW TRAINING NOVEMBER 2-6 1998 SEMINAR LOCATION Sam Nunn Federal Center 61 Forsyth Street SW Conference Room Atlanta Georgia SEMINAR HOURS Begins 1 00 pm - November 2 1998 Concludes 12 00 noon - November 6 1998 HOTEL Suite Hotel at the Underground 54 Peach Street SW Atlanta Georgia A block of rooms has been reserved at the hotel under the group name quot U.S. Department of Labor-BTQ Meeting. quot Check-in will be available beginning 3 00 P.M. on Sunday November 1 1998. The rate is 97 per night including all taxes. Each individual is responsible for contacting the hotel at 404-223-5555 to arrange a reservation. Please reference the U.S. Department of Labor-BTQ Meeting when making reservations to ensure the correct rate is quoted. Reservations must be made by October 12 1998. GROUND TRANSPORTATION MARTA is available from the airport to the hotel for a fare of 1.50 as well as taxi cabs. The Sam Nunn Federal Center is located approximately one block from the hotel. NONMONETARY DETERMINATION QUALITY REVIEW TRAINING NOVEMBER 16-20 1998 HOTEL SEMINAR LOCATION Shelter Pointe Hotel and Marina 1551 Shelter Drive San Diego CA 92106 SEMINAR HOURS Begins 1 00 pm - November 16 1998 Concludes 12 00 noon - November 20 1998 A block of rooms has been reserved at the hotel under the group name quot U.S. Department of Labor-BTQ Training. quot Check-in will be available beginning 4 00 P.M. on Sunday November 15 1998. The rate is 93 per night including all taxes. Each individual is responsible for contacting the hotel at either 619-221-8000 or 800-566-2541 to arrange a reservation. Please reference the U.S. Department of Labor-BTQ Training when making reservations to ensure the correct rate is quoted. Reservations must be made no later than October 16 1998. GROUND TRANSPORTATION Airport to Hotel The Hotel offers complimentary airport shuttle service. NONMONETARY DETERMINATION QUALITY REVIEW TRAINING MARCH 29-APRIL 2 1999 HOTEL SEMINAR LOCATION DoubleTree Hotel 300 Canal Street New Orleans Louisiana 70130 SEMINAR HOURS Begins 1 00 pm - March 29 1999 Concludes 12 00 noon - April 2 1999 A block of rooms has been reserved at the hotel under the group name quot U.S. Department of Labor-BTQ Training. quot Check-in will be available beginning 3 00 P.M. on Sunday March 28 1999. The rate is 88 per night including all taxes. Each individual is responsible for contacting the hotel at 800-222-8733 to arrange a reservation. Please reference the U.S. Department of Labor-BTQ Training when making reservations to ensure the correct rate is quoted. Reservations must be made no later than February 28 1999.