Unemployment Compensation Policy
TBR Policy Reference: 5.01.00.20
Approved by: Dr. George Pimentel
Original Date Effective: 2021-10-15
Last Modified:
Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to establish the criteria and process regarding unemployment compensation for employees at Jackson State Community College.
Policy/Guideline
- Unemployment Compensation Contributions
- The College hereby adopts the following policy on unemployment compensation contributions. The College shall be subject to the following:
- JSCC shall continue and maintain its election 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 if the college can demonstrate a cost savings would result from contributions may terminate such election with the approval of the Chancellor.
- JSCC 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.
- 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.
- JSCC shall be responsible for the prompt appeal of claims by persons who are ineligible or disqualified for benefits, and of incorrect and improper assessments.
- The College hereby adopts the following policy on unemployment compensation contributions. The College shall be subject to the following:
Authority: T.C.A. §§ 49-8-203; 50-7-405