STATEMENT OF BASIS AND PURPOSE
FOR A PROPOSED EMERGENCY RULE
Effective August 27, 2009

1.	Summary of the basis and purpose for the rule or rule change 

The purpose of these emergency rules are to establish a waiver of the requirement to actively seek work pursuant to 8-73-107 (1) (g), Colorado Revised Statutes (C.R.S.) and extend the duration of job or union attachment pursuant to 8-73-107 (1) (a), C.R.S. 

2.	If emergency, give reasons

Due to the passage of House Bill 09-1054, UI Award Military Death Surviving Spouse, effective March 25, 2009, and Senate Bill 09-178, Unempl Ins Attached To Regular Jobs, effective May 18, 2009, the adoption of emergency rules is necessary to allow implementation of the statutes.  

House Bill 09-1054 requires the division to promulgate rules allowing for a work-search waiver for an individual who has a qualifying separation under this statute.  

Senate Bill 09-178 requires the division to extend the waiver of the requirements to register for work and report to an employment office as a condition of being eligible to receive unemployment insurance benefits for claimants who are job-attached.

To fully administer the statutes, immediate adoption of the emergency rules is necessary to comply with the law and for the economic welfare for the people of the state of Colorado.

3.	Authority for rule

Authority for amendment of the rules is found in 8-72-102 C.R.S.

Rules.  (1) The director of the division has the power to adopt, amend, or rescind, in accordance with section 24-4-103, C.R.S., reasonable and necessary rules relating to the administration of the “Colorado Employment Security Act” and governing hearings and proceedings under such act.

This emergency rule is adopted and shall be effective August 27, 2009.