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§ 11-10-201. Base period

(a) (1) As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, “base period” means the first four (4) of the last five (5) completed calendar quarters immediately preceding the first day of the benefit year. (2) For claims involving wages of several states, the base period shall be that which is applicable under […]

§ 11-10-202. Regular benefits

As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, “regular benefits” means benefits payable to an individual under this chapter or under any other state law, including benefits payable to federal civilian employees and to ex-servicemen pursuant to 5 U.S.C. § 8501 et seq., other than extended benefits and additional benefits.

§ 11-10-203. Benefit year

As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, “benefit year” with respect to any individual means the twelve-consecutive-month period beginning the first day of the calendar quarter in which he or she first files a valid claim for benefits in accordance with § 11-10-521. For claims involving the wages of several states, […]

§ 11-10-204. Contributions

As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly requires otherwise: (1) “Contributions” means money payments required by this chapter to be made into the Unemployment Compensation Fund by any employing unit on account of having individuals in its employ; and (2) “Payments in lieu of contributions” means the money payments made pursuant to the […]

§ 11-10-205. Calendar quarter

As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, “calendar quarter” means the period of three (3) consecutive calendar months ending on March 31, June 30, September 30, or December 31.

§ 11-10-206. Director

As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, “director” means the Director of the Division of Workforce Services.

§ 11-10-207. Rules

All rules previously promulgated under this chapter shall be enforceable by the Director of the Division of Workforce Services and shall remain in full force and effect unless or until such time as amended by the director.

§ 11-10-208. Employing unit

(a) (1) As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, “employing unit” means any individual, organization, or legal representative of a deceased person. (2) This term includes but is not limited to any partnership, association, trust, estate, joint-stock company, insurance company, or corporation, whether domestic or foreign, and the receiver, trustee in […]

§ 11-10-209. Employer

As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, “employer” means: (1) Any individual or employing unit which, for some portion of ten (10) or more days, whether the days are or were consecutive, within the current or the preceding calendar year, has or had in employment one (1) or more individuals irrespective […]

§ 11-10-210. Employment

(a) As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, “employment” means: (1) Service performed after December 31, 1977, including service in interstate commerce, by: (A) Any officer of a corporation; or (B) Any individual who, under the usual common law rules applicable in determining the employer-employee relationship, has the status of an […]

§ 11-10-211. Employment office

As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, “employment office” means a free public employment office or branch thereof operated by this or any other state as a part of a state-controlled system of public employment offices or by a federal agency charged with the administration of an unemployment compensation program or […]

§ 11-10-213. State

As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, “state” includes the states of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.

§ 11-10-214. Unemployment

(a) As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, an individual shall be deemed “unemployed” with respect to any week during which: (1) He or she performs no services; (2) No wages are payable to him or her with respect to that week, or if wages are payable to him or her […]

§ 11-10-215. Wages

(a) (1) As used in this chapter, “wages” means all remuneration paid for personal services, including without limitation, commissions, bonuses, cash value of all remuneration paid in any medium other than cash, the value of which shall be estimated and determined in accordance with rules prescribed by the Director of the Division of Workforce Services, […]

§ 11-10-216. Week

As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, “week” means a seven-consecutive-calendar-day period beginning on Sunday at 12:01 a.m. and ending on Saturday at midnight.

§ 11-10-217. Insured work

As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, “insured work” means employment for employers.

§ 11-10-218. Rate year

As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, “rate year” means a twelve-month period beginning on January 1 and ending on December 31.

§ 11-10-219. Computation date

As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, “computation date” means June 30 of the preceding calendar year.

§ 11-10-220. Educational institutions

(a) (1) As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, “institution of higher education” means an educational institution that: (A) Admits as regular students only individuals having a certificate of graduation from a high school or the recognized equivalent of such a certificate; (B) Is legally authorized in this state to provide […]