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Indiana Code Title 22. Labor and Safety § 22-4-14-2

Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

Sec. 2. (a) An unemployed individual is eligible to receive benefits with respect to any week only if the individual has:

(1) registered for work at an employment office or branch thereof or other agency designated by the commissioner within the time limits that the department by rule adopts;  and

(2) subsequently reported with the frequency and in the manner, either in person or in writing, that the department by rule adopts.

(b) Failure to comply with subsection (a) shall be excused by the commissioner or the commissioner's authorized representative upon a showing of good cause therefor.  The department shall waive or alter the requirements of this section as to such types of cases or situations that compliance with such requirements would be oppressive.

(c) The department may provide job counseling or training to an individual receiving unemployment benefits.  The manner and duration of the counseling shall be determined by the department.

(d) An individual who is receiving benefits as determined under IC 22-4-15-1(c)(8) is entitled to complete the reporting, counseling, or training that must be conducted in person at a one stop center selected by the individual.  The department shall advise an eligible individual that this option is available.

(e) The department may waive the requirements of subsection (a) for a week only when one (1) of the following applies to an individual for that week:

(1) The individual is attending training or retraining approved by the department.

(2) The individual is a job-attached worker with a specific recall date that is not more than sixty (60) days after the individual's separation date.

(3) The individual is using:

(A) a hiring service;

(B) a referral service;  or

(C) another job placement service as determined by the department.

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