20 Miss. Code R. § 101-300-305.03

Current through December 10, 2024

Section 20-101-300-305.03 - Able and Available

Individuals must be able to work and available for work to be eligible for unemployment benefits with respect to any week. If the Department finds that an individual may not be able to work and available for work due to a medical condition, illness or disability, that individual will be required to provide the Department certification from a physician, medical facility, medical practice, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner that includes the following:

1. Whether the individual was advised to leave work;

2. Whether the individual is released to return to their usual work, and if so, the date of release;

3. If the individual is not released to return to their usual work, an explanation of their restrictions.

After the certification is received, the Department will investigate to determine whether the individual is able to work and available for work. If the Department finds that the individual is not able to work and available for work, an appealable decision outlining the Department's decision will be sent to the individual. If the individual fails to return the medical certificate within time period prescribed by the Department, the Department has the discretion to disallow benefits to the individual for failure to return the requested information.

20 Miss. Code. R. § 101-300-305.03

Miss. Code Ann. §§ 71-5-115 & 71-5-117 (Rev. 2004).

Adopted 12/17/2014

Amended 1/18/2015