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Unemployment Insurance Publications by Type

This page contains a fully indexed list of all the publications of the Unemployment Insurance Safety Net Project. Short fact sheets outline key issues about accessing unemployment insurance. Policy shorts provide brief analyses of unemployment research and emerging policy issues. In-depth reports thoroughly examine all the major issues in unemployment insurance policy. Administrative comments and legislative testimony contains NELP’s responses to specific state and federal initiatives. The section also contains model legislation and legal analysis.

Administrative Comments
Fact Sheet
In-depth Report
Legal Analysis
Legislative Testimony
Model Legislation
Policy Short
Speech

Administrative Comments
   
Title
Date Created
    NELP Comments on Proposed TAA Regulations 10/24/2006
        NELP's October 2006 comments on Labor Department proposed regulations for the Trade Adjustment Assistance program.  
    Proposed TAA Regulations 08/25/2006
        U.S. Department of Labor issued proposed regulations concerning the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program on August 25, 2006. NELP will be coordinating responses to the proposals by representatives of affected workers and state and local officials. This is a copy of the proposed regulations.  
    Proposed Changes to UI Performs 08/13/2004
        NELP's comments to US DOL proposal to weaken fundamental UI performance standards.  
    NELP Comments to Proposed Repeal of the Baby UI Regulations 03/24/2003
        The Bush Administration proposed to repeal the regulations, adopted in June 2000, to allow states the option of providing unemployment benefits to workers caring for newborn or newly-adopted children. NELP submitted the attached comments opposing the measure.  
    Comments on DOL Guidelines for Labor Dpt Programs and Limited English Speakers 02/04/2003
        NELP submitted comments on DOL's proposed policy related to providing services to Limited English Proficient Speakers - March 2001.  
    Comments to Proposed Labor Dpt Regs Authorizing Baby UI 02/04/2003
        Comments in support of the original Birth and Adoption Unemployment Compensation program - February 2000.  
    NELP's Comments to OMB on Providing LEP Materials 02/04/2003
        Comments focus on the costs of denying access to US Department of Labor funded programs to non-English speaking workers - December 2001.  
Fact Sheet
   
Title
Date Created
    UI Reform in Tennessee 06/26/2008
        This fact sheet outlines key UI reform agenda items in Tennessee.  
    Cleveland Agenda 04/23/2008
        Agenda from April 17 2008 Economic Revitalization Conference  
    Pavian Fact Sheet 03/13/2008
        This Massachusets fact sheets details problem associated with the "postmark" rule to appeal unemployment cases.  
    Development of Social Security Offset Laws 10/30/2007
        This table reviews favorable development of state UI laws regarding the offset (reduction) of unemployment benefits due to claimant's receipt of Social Security retirement benefits between 2003 and 2007.  
    EasternStatesUIStatistics2006 07/19/2007
        Updtated DOL Stats  
    8/16 Week Deadline Fact Sheet 10/29/2006
        NELP factsheet that explains the pitfalls to TAA certified workers presented by the 8/16 week rule that requires dislocated workers to enroll in training or get training waivers within set time limits.  
    Economic Security Reforms 09/13/2006
    Career Advancement Accounts-Missing the Mark Again 07/24/2006
        This statement by NELP and Economic Policy Institute criticizes Bush Administration proposals to use Career Advancement Accounts (CAAs) as its reponse to auto layoffs as poorly targeted and insufficiently funded.  
    Revised TAA Petition 07/10/2006
    Revised TAA Petition-Spanish 07/10/2006
    DUA Press Quotes 06/06/2006
    Fact Sheet on Extended Jobless Benefits Post-Katrina 04/05/2006
    Career Advancement Accounts 02/21/2006
        The Bush Administration proposes a complete overhaul of the nation's federal job training programs.  
    Louisiana Jobless Benefits End 02/15/2006
    Disaster Benefits Action Alert 12/13/2005
    Disaster Benefits & Hurricane Katrina 09/02/2005
        Fact sheet explaining the Disaster Unemployment Assistance program for those unemployed as a result of Hurricane Katrina.  
    Why Unemployment Insurance matters to Latino workers and their families 08/24/2005
        Latino workers face barriers to unemployment benefits. State reforms can ensure that Latino families have equal access to the critical income support provide by UI.  
    Why UI Matters to Women & Families 12/17/2004
        This Changing Workforce, Changing Economy fact sheet illustrates critical UI reforms for women balancing work and family.  
    Raiding the Federal Unemployment Trust Funds 07/09/2004
        These talking points detail the major limitations of a new federal proposal to raid the federal unemployment trusts by authorizing a $9 billion "Reed Act" distribution to the states.  
    Part Time Workers and Unemployment Insurance 04/12/2004
        With millions working part time, a majority of states still have UI rules limiting eligibility of part time workers for UI benefits. This factsheet outlines current restrictive laws and a road map on how to change them.  
    Missouri Key Issues and Solutions 01/20/2004
        This fact sheet discusses key UI solvency and eligibility issues facing Missouri's UI program in 2004.  
    UI Research Resource Guide 12/22/2003
    Unemployment Insurance and Social Security Retirement Offsets 12/11/2003
        This paper provides an overview of federal and state law regarding the reduction (offset) of unemployment insurance benefits due to the receipt of Social Security and Railroad Retirement benefits by jobless individuals. The paper also shows how states can eliminate offsets while complying with federal pension offset guidelines.  
    Q & A to Reauthorizing Federal Extended Benefits 11/26/2003
        Prepared in response to the decision by Congress adjourned without reauthorizing the federal unemployment extension, this fact sheet provides the necessary backgrond to make the case for the program.  
    Eastern State Unemployment Insurance Statistics, 2006 11/14/2003
        This chartbook contains the most recent key northeastern state statistics related to UI recipiency, benefits and financing.  
    Midwestern State Unemployment Insurance Statistics, 2006 11/14/2003
        This chartbook contains the most recent key midwestern state statistics related to UI recipiency, benefits and financing.  
    Southern State Unemployment Insurance Statistics, 2006 11/14/2003
        This chartbook contains the most recent key statistics related to southern state UI recipiency, benefits and financing.  
    Western State Unemployment Insurance Statistics, 2006 11/14/2003
        This chartbook contains the most recent key western state statistics related to UI recipiency, benefits and financing.  
    Unemployment Getting Worse While Federal Jobles Benefits End December 31 10/02/2003
        This fact sheet outlines the reason that Congress should act to fix the federal extension of unemployment benefits before the program expires on December 31, 2003.  
    Improving Access to UI in New York State 08/25/2003
        This short fact sheet outlines the reforms needed to get the New York State UI system up to par with other states in the regions.  
    Know Your Rights Guide to the May 2003 Federal Extension of Unemployment Benefits 06/12/2003
        Presented in a question and answer format, this update explains who qualifies for the May 2003 federal extension of unemployment benefits and which "high unemployment" states are eligible to provide 26 weeks of assistance. (June 11, 2003)  
    Voices of the Unemployed 05/23/2003
        Personal stories of the unemployed, taken from the NELP-sponsored website www.unemployedworkers.org, punctuate the shortfalls of federal policy towards the unemployed today.  
    What Is An "Alternative Base Period" and Why Does My State Need One? 04/10/2003
        This fact sheet describes Alternate Base Periods, a common reform that includes more recent wages when determining eligibility for unemployment insurance benefits. Learn what states have adopted alternate base periods, how they work to take recent wages into consideration, and how they help expand low-wage workers' eligibility for UI. (April 2003)  
    Blame the Economy, not the Long Term Jobless 04/09/2003
        NELP fact sheet in response to the US House Ways & Means Subcommittee hearing on whether UI causes unemployment. (April 9, 2003)  
    Financing an Effective Unemployment Insurance System in Minnesota 04/07/2003
        This briefing paper by the Minnesota JOBS NOW Coalition and the National Employment Law Project (NELP) analyzes the recent economic impacts of UI benefits in Minnesota; it also examines the current financing structure and makes recommendations for its improvement.  
    Unemployment Insurance Safety Net Project Description 04/05/2003
        A description of the goals of and resources provided by NELP's UI Safety Net Project - December 2002.  
    Status of 2002 Reed Act Distribution by State as of Jan 2003 03/24/2003
        Summarizes how states had spent their portion of the $8 billion March 2002 Reed act distribution as of January 2003.  
    Background Paper on The Federal Extended Benefits (EB) Program 02/04/2003
        This fact sheet describes the shortcomings of the permanent Federal-State Extended Benefits (EB) program. (March 2001)  
    Basic Description of the Disaster Unemployment Assistance Program 02/04/2003
        This fact sheet describes this federal program that provides temporary financial assistance to some individuals impacted by major disasters.  
    Expanding UI: Evaluating Pres. Bush's 2001 Eco Pkg 02/04/2003
    Federal Income Taxation of Unemployment Insurance: Re-examining a Flawed 02/04/2003
    Long-Term Unemployment on a Par with Prior Recessions, But Unemployment 02/04/2003
    NELP’s Analysis of the Disaster Unemployment Assistance Program 02/04/2003
    New York State Unemployment Insurance (UI) 02/04/2003
    State UI Legislative Highlights 2002 Chart 02/04/2003
    State UI Legislative Highlights Spring 2002 02/04/2003
    Temporary Extended Unemp Comp TEUC 02 State Chart 02/04/2003
    The Impact of Federal Extended Benefit Restrictions on Regular State UI Programs 02/04/2003
        This fact sheet describes the impact of the federal Extended Benefit (EB) restrictions passed in the early 1980s on regular state UI eligibility rules. (March 2001)  
    The Proposed Super Waiver 02/04/2003
    UI Research Resource List 02/04/2003
    Unemployment Insurace Overview 02/04/2003
    Unemployment Insurance 101: A Basic Glossary of Terms 02/04/2003
    Unemployment Insurance Consensus Proposal Offers Significant Federal Improvements 02/04/2003
    Unemployment Insurance Reform Agenda: Expanding UI Eligibility 02/04/2003
    Unemployment Insurance Trust Funds: What Is Solvency And Why Is It Important? 02/04/2003
    Unemployment Insurance and the Bush Administration Budget 02/04/2003
    Unemployment Insurance for Survivors of Domestic Violence 02/04/2003
In-depth Report
   
Title
Date Created
    State Solvency 2008 Update 05/15/2008
        Update of UI trust fund solvency as we face likely economic downturn in 2008  
    Cleveland Peer Presentation 04/23/2008
    UI Extension Analysis 02/12/2008
    TWIC Guide 01/17/2008
    UI Modernization Act Report 07/25/2007
    New Economic Security Agenda 12/13/2006
    Down But Out: Reviving New York's UI Program 12/06/2006
    Back on Track: 16 Promising Practices to Help Dislocated Workers, Businesses and Communities 09/19/2006
        A September 2006 report that highlights good practices adopted by states and localities hit by economic dislocation. Written by Bill Schweke and Will Lambe of CFED for the North Carolina Rural Economic Development Center, Back on Track is a valuable resource for policy makers, researchers, and advocates.  
    Getting Certified for Trade Adjustment Assistance: A Guide for Unions, Community Groups, and Workforce Agencies 08/22/2006
        This is the 2nd edition of our manual explaining the nuts and bolts of filing a petition for certification with the U.S. Department of Labor in order to gain eligibility for Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA). TAA provides retraining and income support for groups of workers losing work due to trade. August 2006.  
    Economy for All of Us: UI & Business Climate in Washington 01/17/2006
        The term “business climate” has become synonymous with competition among states for footloose businesses looking for the location offering the best deal. In Washington, the debate has focused on employer tax rates in the unemployment insurance (UI) system. This report explains how this argument comes from an overly narrow point of view on the economy and the role of the UI program in it.  
    Clearing the Path for Low-Wage Workers: ABP Report 09/12/2005
        Standard unemployment insurance rules excluding recently earned wages from UI applications. Nationwide implementation of the alternative base period would bring nearly half a million low-wage workers per year into the program.  
    Getting Certified for Trade Adjustment Assistance: 08/31/2005
        Newly Released. 2nd Edition of our manual explains how to file successful petitions for certification under the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program. The manual's appendix includes a TAA sample petition, supporting documents, and significant forms used by the U.S. Department of Labor in their certification investigations. August 2006.  
    The Rising Stakes of Job Loss 05/26/2005
    Modernizing Indiana's UI System 03/10/2005
        Supporting Work in a Changing Economy: Options to Modernize Indiana's Unemployment Insurance System is the latest in a series of NELP reports focused on state unemployment insurance programs. Issued jointly with our state partner, the Indiana Institute for Working Families, the report features reforms that would make Indiana's UI program better serve low-wage jobless workers.  
    Earned but not Received, UI in Illinois 01/04/2005
    Changing Workforce, Changing Economy 11/15/2004
    Unemployment Compensation in Ohio 09/28/2004
        This comprehensive report on Ohio’s unemployment program focuses on key reforms to assist low-wage unemployed individuals in Ohio, specifically changing the state’s monetary eligibility requirement and expanding part-time eligibility.  
    Experienced, Educated and Out of Work 04/19/2004
        This analysis of official Labor Department data found that long-term unemployment reached a 20-year high in 2003, with such severe joblessness rising fastest among the most well-educated, better paid and experienced workers.  
    Florida's UI System Misses the Mark 04/02/2004
        Florida's Unemployment Insurance (UI) system is not meeting its most basic goal of helping laid-off workers, according to a new research report released today by the Institute for Women's Policy Research (IWPR) and the National Employment Law project (NELP).  
    The Whole Truth: Employer Fraud and Error in the UI System 12/02/2003
        The Whole Truth expose the ways in which unemployment insurance underpayments and employer fraud undermine the integrity of the nation’s unemployment insurance safety net. This report provides a counter point to the current US Department of Labor focus on claimant fraud and overpayments.  
    Falling into the Same Trap Twice: Mass. UI Funding 11/07/2003
        Massachusetts faces a crisis in unemployment insurance financing. This report recomends policy steps to avoid the errors of the past.  
    Unemployment Insurance in Massachusetts: Protecting Working Families and Our Economy 10/07/2003
        This briefing paper outlines the benefits of a strong UI system for the Massachusetts economy during the current jobs slump.  
    National Survey of Unemployed Workers 05/05/2003
        The results of this compelling NELP survey (conducted by Peter D. Hart Research) provide new insights into the impact of today's struggling economy on today's unemployed workers.  
    Failing the Unemployed: State-by-State Examination of UI Systems 04/18/2003
    Financing an Effective Unemployment Insurance System in Minnesota 04/07/2003
        This briefing paper by the Minnesota JOBS NOW Coalition and the National Employment Law Project (NELP) analyzes the recent economic impacts of UI benefits in Minnesota; it also examines the current financing structure and makes recommendations for its improvement.  
    $8 Billion in Reed Act Funding to States: Where Is It Going? 03/24/2003
        A NELP report on $8 billion federal Reed Act block grants shows how states have spent funds to lower UI taxes rather than improve UI benefits.  
    Between a Rock & a Hard Place: Confronting the Failure of State Unemployment Insurance Systems to Serve Women & Working Families 03/24/2003
    Between a Rock and a Hard Place: Confronting the Failure of State Unemployment Insurance Systems to Serve Women and Working Families 03/24/2003
        A new survey of state unemployment insurance programs by the National Employment Law Project (NELP) and the Program on Gender, Work & Family at American University, Washington College of Law shows a tremendous gender gap in qualification standards for jobless benefits.  
    2002 State Legislative Highlights 02/04/2003
    Beyond Boom and Bust:  Financing Unemployment Insurance in a Changing 02/04/2003
    Executive Summary Out of Date, MI UI System 02/04/2003
    Expanding Unemployment Insurance For Low-Wage Workers:  State Legislative 02/04/2003
    Failing the Unemployed: A State by State Analysis 02/04/2003
    Laid Off and Left Out: Part-Time Workers and UI 02/04/2003
    Mending the Unemployment Compensation Safety Net for Contingent Workers 02/04/2003
    NELP Presentation grades state UI Systems 02/04/2003
    New Data Highlight Gaps in New York's UI Program 02/04/2003
    Out of Date and Out of Reach: MI UI System 02/04/2003
    Part-time Workers and Unemployment Insurance: Expanding UI for Low-Wage 02/04/2003
    Reed Act 2002 Distribution by State 02/04/2003
    State-by-State Analysis of the Kennedy/Baucus Unemployment Insurance Stimulus 02/04/2003
    States that have Enacted Domestic Violence Unemployment Insurance Programs 02/04/2003
    The Georgia Unemployment Insurance System: Overcoming Barriers For Low-Wage, 02/04/2003
    The Texas Unemployment Insurance System: Barriers to Access for Low-Wage 02/04/2003
    Time to Fix the Federal Unemployment Benefits Program: Long Term Joblessness 02/04/2003
    Unemployment Compensation for Victims of Domestic Violence 02/04/2003
    Unemployment Insurance Benefits Workers, Employers and the Struggling Economy 02/04/2003
        The Unemployment Insurance extension pumped $10.7 billion in local economies. This analysis provides state by state numbers and summarizes the leading research documenting the impact of the unemployment insurance program measured against its goals.  
    Unemployment Insurance and Domestic Violence:  Learning from our Experiences 02/04/2003
    Unemployment Insurance in Washington: A Positive Impact for Working Families 02/04/2003
    Women, Low-Wage Workers and the Unemployment Compensation System 02/04/2003
    Beyond Boom and Bust 01/30/2003
Legal Analysis
   
Title
Date Created
    Annotated Outline of Decisions Interpreting Federal Unemployment Insurance 02/04/2003
Legislative Testimony
   
Title
Date Created
    TTD Railsafe Testimony 04/06/2007
    NELP Testimony on Federal UI Reform 03/14/2007
        NELP testifies in support of a major proposal to support reform of regular UI programs being considered by Congress.  
    Joint Economic Committee Testimony 02/27/2007
    NELP Testimony on FY 2007 Program Integrity Proposals 05/05/2006
    Testimony on the FY 2007 Program Integrity Proposals 05/05/2006
    Massachusetts 2005 UI Testimony 06/24/2005
    An Act to Provide UI Benefits Birth Adoption MA 02/04/2003
    NELP Testifies in Support of Specific UI Reforms in Illinois 02/04/2003
    NELP Testifies in Support of UI Reform in Illinois 02/04/2003
    NELP Testimony Before Texas Legislature Unemployment Insurance Oversight 02/04/2003
    NELP Testimony Before the US House of Representatives on Unemployment Compensation 02/04/2003
    NELP's Testimony in Support of Reform to Kansas Unemployment Insurance System 02/04/2003
    Federal Extended Benefits Sign On Letter 01/30/2003
        Organizations from across the country call on US Labor Dpt Secretary Elaine Chao to fix federal extended benefits - June 2002.  
Model Legislation
   
Title
Date Created
    Cleveland Swinney Presentation 04/23/2008
    Senate UI Modernization Act 07/25/2007
    Changing Workforce, Changing Economy 11/15/2004
    State SUTA Dumping Legislation: A First Step Toward Program Integrity 10/06/2004
        As a result of a new federal law, states will be required inthe coming legislative sessions to make changes to state law that will combat "SUTA dumping," an employer and accounting firm scheme by which companies evade unemployment insurance taes by moving their employees to new shell companies. States should take this opportunity to enact broad anti-SUTA dumping laws and to broaden their efforts to detect othe forms of tax cheating by employers.(October 2004)  
    Model UI Legislation Appendix 02/04/2003
    Preparing for Recession in the States 02/04/2003
Policy Short
   
Title
Date Created
    State UI Legislative Roundup 2004-2006 08/19/2008
        This summary highlights positive changes made in the UI program from 2004-2006.  
    Extended Benefits Start 07/01/2008
    Steel Valley SEWN and Layoff Aversion 04/28/2008
        Presentation to Cleveland Summit by SVA's Tom Croft  
    UI Modernization Act Report 07/25/2007
    UI Modernization Act Summary 07/25/2007
        Policy Summary of the Key Aspects and Features of the Unemployment Insurance Modernization Act submitted to 110th. Congress.  
    Letter to New York State Legislators 03/07/2007
        Signed by over 50 labor and community groups, this letter calls for UI reform in New York State.  
    UI Legislative Highlights 2004-2005 06/22/2006
        This document summarizes unemployment insurance legislation in 2004-2005.  
    Disater Benefits Talking Points 06/06/2006
    Katrina Extension 02/09/2006
    Hurricane States Cut UI Benefits 10/06/2005
        As a result of the rise in jobless claims related to the hurricanes, Lousiana and other states are cutting benefits and raising taxes to replenish the unemployment funds.  
    Katrina's Families Receive Limited Jobless Benefits 09/19/2005
        This fact sheet documents the especially limited jobless benefits available to the families left jobless as a result of Hurricane Katrina.  
    Reforming Disaster Unemployment Benefits Post-Katrina & 9/11 09/19/2005
        In light of the limited unemployment benefits available to the families left jobless as a result of Hurricane Katrina, this analysis makes the case for major reform of the Disaster Unemployment Assistance program.  
    Part-Time Costs 2005 05/05/2005
        Reports for the first time on administrative costs figures from states with part time eligibility and reviews previous cost estimates involving expanded UI eligibility for part time workers. The briefing paper presents a cost estimation methodology that should assist agencies, policymakers, and advocates considering state part time eligibility reforms.  
    2006 Bush Budget Compromises UI Systems 03/16/2005
        The Bush Administration's FY 2006 budget for unemployment insurance and employment services represents a continuation of long-established underfunding of state agencies combined with an accelerated shift toward providing services to jobseekers through Workforce Investment Act one-stop centers.  
    The Costs of UI Benefits for Domestic Violence Survivors 03/15/2005
        This fact sheet on the actual costs experienced by nine of the 27 states that have adopted domestic violence UI laws. To date, costs have been modest, and much lower than costs predicted by opponents to these measures.  
    State SUTA Dumping Proposals 03/01/2005
        SUTA dumping is a scheme by which employers dodge unemployment insurance taxes by “selling” their companies to new related entities in order to receive a much lower UI tax rate. Following a new federal law, most states have proposed anti-SUTA dumping legislation for consideration in the 2005 state legislative session. However, many of these proposals need to be strengthened in order to provide an effective deterrent to firms evading their fair share of UI taxes. (Updated March 31, 2005)  
    Setting the Wrong Course: Personal Reemployment Accounts 02/15/2005
        This fact sheet outlines how the Bush Administration's PRA plan is ineffective, demeaning and a dangerous diversion from proven approaches to helping the jobless.  
    Why New York Employers Are Facing a $150 Million Tax 11/10/2004
        On Tuesday, November 9th, New York State missed the deadline to pay back their $587 million outstanding federal unemployment insurance loan, triggering an automatic increase in the federal unemployment tax (FUTA) for all of the state’s employers. This face sheet for reporters shows how this could have been avoided.  
    Unemployment Insurance Administrative Financing Reform: The Real Story 06/08/2004
        The Bush Administration, for the third consecutive year, is promoting so-called “reform” of the federal unemployment insurance (UI) administrative financing system. This paper analyzes the key shortcomings of the proposal, which basically amount to a tax cut proposal.  
    Missing the mark: “Personal Reemployment Account” pilot program fails to address real needs of jobless workers 06/01/2004
        "Personal reemployment accounts" (PRAs) are a proposed answer to continuing job loss and dislocation. This fact sheet (jointly produced with Economic Policy Institute) explains why PRAs "miss the mark," serving only 15,000 workers without providing additional resources or income support for hundreds of thousands of jobless workers needing help in today's labor market.  
    Not there yet: NELP survey of the long-term jobless 05/07/2004
        What is it like to be out of work and out of benefits? To help explore this issue, the NELP conducted a survey of the long-term jobless through its website: www.unemployedworkers.org. The results show continued difficulty finding work amind great flexibility and continued flexibility among job-seekers.  
    Indexed State Taxable Wage Bases 02/18/2004
        Indexing links the growth in wages in a state to the amount of wages subject to UI payroll taxes. Indexing state taxable wage bases is the single step that experts agree will move states toward better UI financing. This NELP document shows how indexing of taxable wage bases contributes to more secure UI financing in the 17 states that have indexing, and estimates the positive impact of universal wage base indexing on state UI trust funds.  
    State Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund Solvency 02/18/2004
        Learn the terminology and analysis of state UI financing with this briefing paper on state trust fund solvency. NELP reviews the performance of state UI trust funds overall since the 2001 recession and provides specific state information on trust fund balances going into 2004.  
    Unemployment Insurance in Iowa 02/18/2004
        This fact sheet covers the positive impacts the Iowa unemployment insurance program has had during the 2001 recession and the continuing job slump. Added positive features that could strengthen Iowa's UI program are discussed.  
    Bond Financing for Insolvent UI Funds 01/26/2004
        This briefing paper provides an overview of state practices used for UI financing, background information on state UI trust fund solvency, and past state UI bonding arrangements. The paper then explains how to evaluate bonding as a UI financing mechanism.  
    Highest Unemployment States Face Major Cuts in Jobless Benefits 11/11/2003
        This paper describes the problems with the federal law and the projections for each of the five “high unemployment” states (Alaska, Michigan, North Carolina, Oregon and Washington) that now qualify for extra weeks of federal unemployment benefits.  
    Highest Unemployment States Face Major Cuts in Jobless Benefits 11/05/2003
        Several states with the nation's highest levels of unemployment nonetheless face major cuts in their federal jobless benefits, as documented by this analysis of recent Labor Department figures. The analysis illustrate the serious gaps in the federal extension of unemployment benefits and the need for fundamental reform the program.  
    House Republicans Propose No Relief for the Long Term Unemployed 10/22/2003
        The federal extension of unemployment benefits is set to expire on December 31, 2003. This analysis shows how merely extending the current law (as proposed by House Republicans) would fail the long-term unemployed, particularly in several high unemployment “loser states.”  
    Financing UI in Tough Times 07/23/2003
        This presentation, prepared for the AFL-CIO Workers' Voice Conference, provides a roadmap for state policy makers to evaluate whether their unemployment system is collecting sufficient reserves to finance benefits, including key strategies to increase revenue and move toward "foward funding" of the unemployment system. (July 2003)  
    2003 State UI Legislation Highlights 07/22/2003
        This 2003 summary of state UI legislation features reforms of special significance to low-wage, women and part-time workers. (Revised August 8, 2003)  
    The Broad Reach of Long-Term Unemployment 05/28/2003
        This analysis of new data describes the characteristics of today's long-term unemployed workers and recommends policy improvements to prevent further increases in the long-term unemployment rate. State data for seven large states (CA, FL, NY, NJ, IL, PA and TX) are also presented. (May 29, 2003)  
    Financing Unemployment Insurance in Illinois 05/21/2003
        In this briefing paper, NELP shows that the current unemployment insurance (UI) solvency crisis in Illinois is due to imprudent decisions made in the 1980s and ignored since that time.  
    2002 State UI Legislative Chart 03/31/2003
    Crisis of Long-Term Unemployment is Far From Over 03/26/2003
        This analysis reports on the latest data exposing the breadth and depth of long-term unemployment, while calling attention to the need for a more adequate federal extension of unemployment benefits to respond proportionately to the problem.  
    What the Research Says About Personal Reemployment Accounts -- Key Components of the Proposal Fail the Long-Term Unemployed 03/25/2003
        The proponents of Personal Reemployment Accounts often cite to the results of prior research that evaluated key components of the President's new initiative. This analysis describes the findings of the state demonstration programs, showing that "reemployment bonuses" and "worker profiling" programs failed to produce substantial benefits for the long-term unemployed and those living in areas hardest hit by unemployment.  
    Predicted Exhuastions of TEUC Benefits Jan. - May 2003 03/21/2003
        Chart of predicted number of workers exhausting their TEUC benefits by state, Jan. - May 2003  
    Expanding UI Workers on Family & Medical Leave 02/04/2003
    NELP Presentation on Michigan UI program to Michigan League for Human Services 02/04/2003
    NELP Presentation to the Center on Budget Policy and Priorities Funding 02/04/2003
    NELP’s Analysis of Unemployment Insurance as Economic Stimulus 02/04/2003
    NELP’s Analysis of the Disaster Unemployment Assistance Program 02/04/2003
    Part-time Workers and Unemployment Insurance: Expanding UI for Low-Wage 02/04/2003
    Questions and Answers About FUTA Taxes 02/04/2003
    Reed Act 2002 Distribution by State 02/04/2003
    State UI Legislative Highlights 2002 Chart 02/04/2003
    State UI Legislative Highlights Spring 2002 02/04/2003
    Temp Work and Unemployment Insurance—Helping Employees at Temporary Staffing 02/04/2003
    Temporary Extended Unemp Comp TEUC 02 State Chart 02/04/2003
    The Jobless Recovery & the Gaps in the Federal Unemployment Insurance Safety 02/04/2003
    Understanding March 2002 UI Benefits Extensions 02/04/2003
    Unemployment Insurance Federal Highlights (1998-1999) 02/04/2003
    Unemployment Insurance Tax Cuts on the Rise: A Summary of Recent State Experiences, 02/04/2003
    Unemployment Insurance Trust Funds: What Is Solvency And Why Is It Important? 02/04/2003
    Unfinished Agenda, NELP Presentation to Michigan Poverty Law Program 02/04/2003
    What Is An “Alternative Base Period” & Why Does My State Need One?  02/04/2003
Speech
   
Title
Date Created
    New Hampshire Unemployment Insurance Reform Agenda 06/26/2008
        This presentation outlines a UI reform agenda for New Hampshire  
    UI Modernization Act Overview 06/26/2008
    Unemployment Insurance Agenda for Upstate NY 06/26/2008
    Pennsylvania Industry Partnerships 04/28/2008
    Rapid Response 04/28/2008
        Resources for rapid response and other core dislocated worker programs  
    Rapid Response-lynn 04/28/2008
        Presentation for Ohio Training  
    Steel Valley SEWN and Layoff Aversion 04/28/2008
        Presentation to Cleveland Summit by SVA's Tom Croft  
    Cleveland Baugh Presentation 04/23/2008
    Cleveland Helper Presentation 04/23/2008
        Powerpoint presentation by Sue Helper from April 17 Conference  
    Cleveland Summit and Follow Up 03/26/2008
        NELP's Economic Revitalization Summit in April 2008 brought together stakeholders concerned with keeping and developing good manufacturing jobs  
    Governors' Letter on TAA Reauthorization 08/24/2007
        Letter summarizing the key concerns and issues involving TAA reauthorization signed by nine governors in July 2007 and submitted to Congressional Committee Chairs.  
    TAA Reauthorization Overview 08/24/2007
        Powerpoint summarizing major issues involved with TAA reauthorization bills in the current session of Congress  
    Ohio Tiger Team Presentation on Rapid Response 04/20/2007
    Manufacturing Better Manufacturing in Michigan 04/03/2007
        Presentation by Dan Luria of MMTC concerning how good small manufacturing firms can be identified and assisted with state and regional policies.  
    State Policy and Funding Models for Incumbent Worker Training 04/03/2007
        Presentation by Jason Walsh, State Policy Director of The Workforce Alliance, on best practices among the states for funding incumbent worker training.  
    A Regional Approach to Saving Manufacturing 09/14/2006
        Is saving manufacturing possible? Dan Luria, vice president of Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center, developed this presentation on a regional approach to manufacturing for the upper Midwest for the 2006 EARN conference.  
    Responding to Economic Dislocation and Unemployment 09/14/2006
        Overview of economic dislocation and its impacts as well as policies that states have developed addressing these issues. Presented at the 2006 EARN conference.  
    Employee Ownership Presentation 07/25/2006
        Presentaton by John Logue, Director of Ohio Employee Ownership Center  
    Moving Beyond TAA and UI: Developing Better Policies Addressing Economic Dislocation 07/25/2006
        Powerpoint presentation by Jason Walsh of The Workforce Alliance at April 2006 forum sponsored by Michigan League for Human Services. Good overview of best practices actually in place around the U.S.  
    Career Advancement Accounts-Missing the Mark Again 07/24/2006
        This statement by NELP and Economic Policy Institute criticizes Bush Administration proposals to use Career Advancement Accounts (CAAs) as its reponse to auto layoffs as poorly targeted and insufficiently funded.  
    Early Warning and Layoff Aversion 07/06/2006
        Presentation by Steel Valley Authority's Executive Director on Pennsylvania's early warning and layoff avoidance programs, among the country's strongest.  
    Layoff Aversion Summary by Steel Valley Authority 07/06/2006
    Economic Change and Dislocation 06/28/2006
        Overheads for presentation by John Austin  
    Economic Dislocation Initiative 06/28/2006
        Webpage including materials and links dealing with better practices for Trade Adjustment assistance and dislocated worker programs, including layoff avoidance, peer networks, and labor-management committees. Research on auto industry restructuring is now included.  
    Lessons from North Carolina's Experience with Dislocation 06/28/2006
        Powerpoints used by Roger Shackleford for his presentation  
    Peers and Rapid Response in Illinois 06/28/2006
        Overhead presentation by Melva Hunter on peers in Illinois  
    Responding to Unemployment and Dislocation 06/28/2006
        Presentation by Rick McHugh to the annual NASW Michigan conference.  
    Using Labor Management Committees and Peers 06/28/2006
        Overheads used by Lynn Minick for his summit presentation  
    Helping More New Yorkers Collect Unemployment Benefits 06/21/2006
        This presentation summarizes the work done by New York City advocates to increase access to UI benefits in New York State.  
    UI Priorities for Workers in 2004 10/28/2003
        Prepared for a national conference of state UI directors, this presentation details the priorities for reform in 2004, focusing on benefits, funding, employer fraud, and timely payment of benefits.  
    Financing UI in Tough Times 07/23/2003
        This presentation, prepared for the AFL-CIO Workers' Voice Conference, provides a roadmap for state policy makers to evaluate whether their unemployment system is collecting sufficient reserves to finance benefits, including key strategies to increase revenue and move toward "foward funding" of the unemployment system. (July 2003)  
    $8 Billion in Reed Act Funding to States: Where Is It Going? 03/24/2003
        A NELP report on $8 billion federal Reed Act block grants shows how states have spent funds to lower UI taxes rather than improve UI benefits.  
    NELP Presentation grades state UI Systems 02/04/2003
    Statement of Professor Alan Krueger at the NELP Briefing on Unemployment 02/04/2003
    Expanding UI Access Index 12/19/2002
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