§9029 — Title 15 Commerce and Trade | U.S. Code

Summary

The Secretary of Labor must help States create and run short-time compensation programs. To do that, the Secretary will make or share model law language States can use and update it sometimes, give technical help and guidance, and set rules for State reports that include estimated averted layoffs, how many employers and workers took part, and any other items the Secretary thinks are needed. The model language and guidance must let States and employers be flexible while making sure people are accountable and the program is run correctly. The Secretary must consult employers, labor unions, State workforce agencies, and other experts when making the models. Model language already developed with that kind of consultation counts as meeting this requirement.

Title 15, §9029

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(a)In order to assist States in establishing, qualifying, and implementing short-time compensation programs (as defined in section 3306(v) of title 26), the Secretary of Labor (in this section referred to as the “Secretary”) shall—

(1)develop model legislative language, or disseminate existing model legislative language, which may be used by States in developing and enacting such programs, and periodically review and revise such model legislative language;

(2)provide technical assistance and guidance in developing, enacting, and implementing such programs; and

(3)establish reporting requirements for States, including reporting on—

(A)the number of estimated averted layoffs;

(B)the number of participating employers and workers; and

(C)such other items as the Secretary of Labor determines are appropriate.

(b)The model language and guidance developed under subsection (a) shall allow sufficient flexibility by States and participating employers while ensuring accountability and program integrity.

(c)In developing the model legislative language and guidance under subsection (a), and in order to meet the requirements of subsection (b), the Secretary shall consult with employers, labor organizations, State workforce agencies, and other program experts. Existing model legislative language that has been developed through such a consultative process shall be deemed to meet the consultation requirement of this subsection.

Editorial Notes

Codification Section is comprised of section 2111 of Pub. L. 116–136. Subsec. (d) of section 2111 of Pub. L. 116–136 repealed provisions formerly set out as a note under section 3306 of Title 26, Internal Revenue Code.

§9029 Assistance and guidance in implementing programs

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Title 15, §9029

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