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UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION

This policy is consistent with Tennessee Board of Regents Policy No. 5:01:00:20

Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to establish the criteria and process regarding unemployment
compensation for employees at Pellissippi State Community College as governed by the
Tennessee Board of Regents.

Policy/Guideline

Unemployment Compensation Contributions
1. The Tennessee Board of Regents and Pellissippi State Community College hereby
  adopts the following policy on unemployment compensation contributions. The
  Board and the College shall be subject to the following:
  1. The College shall continue and maintain its elections to make payments
    for unemployment compensation benefits on a reimbursement basis in lieu
    of contributions pursuant to T.C.A. § 50-7-405; provided that the College
    can demonstrate a cost savings would result from contributions may
    terminate such election with the approval of the Chancellor.
  2. The College shall to the extent required by law, participate under the
    Tennessee Employment Security law as a single entity, and shall be
    responsible for its liabilities arising under the law.
    1. Reimbursement payments for unemployment compensation
      benefits should be paid to the Department of Employment Security
      within thirty (30) days of receipt of a valid bill for such benefits.
  3. The College shall be responsible for the prompt appeal of claims by
    persons who are ineligible or disqualified for benefits, and of incorrect and
    improper assessments.

Sources
TBR Policy 5:01:00:20; T.C.A. §§ 49-8-203; 50-7-405

Adopted by TBR: December 8, 1978
Revised by TBR: September 30, 1983
Reviewed/Recommended: President’s Council, November 27, 2023
Approved: President L. Anthony Wise, Jr., November 27, 2023

Note: The TBR policy was formerly numbered 4.03.05.00. It has been renumbered to be
included in the Personnel Section of the Policy Manual, 11/90.