Indiana § 22-4-14-3.2 - Required visit and orientation to one stop center services; exceptions

§ 22-4-14-3.2. Required visit and orientation to one stop center services; exceptions

Sec. 3.2. (a) For purposes of section 3 of this chapter, not later than the sixth week after the week an individual begins receiving benefits but not earlier than the fourth week after the week an individual begins receiving benefits, the individual must be scheduled to visit and receive an orientation to the services available through a one stop center (as defined by IC 22-4.1-1-5). The individual must appear when scheduled, but in any event, the individual's orientation must be completed not later than the sixth week after the week the individual begins receiving benefits.

(b) The department may waive the requirements of subsection (a):

(1) as determined by the department; or

(2) when one (1) of the following applies to an individual:

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

(B) 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.

(C) The individual is using:

(i) a hiring service;

(ii) a referral service; or

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

(D) The individual is receiving a supplemental unemployment benefit under a contract or agreement.

As added by P.L.171-2016, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.200-2025, SEC.11.