§2297. Job search allowances

(a) Terms

Any adversely affected worker covered by a certification under subpart A of this part may file an application with the Secretary for a job search allowance. Such allowance, if granted, shall provide reimbursement to the worker of 90 percent of the cost of necessary job search expenses as prescribed by regulations of the Secretary; except that-

(1) such reimbursement may not exceed $800 for any worker, and

(2) reimbursement may not be made for subsistence and transportation expenses at levels exceeding those allowable under section 2296(b)(1) and (2) of this title.

(b) Conditions

A job search allowance may be granted only-

(1) to assist an adversely affected worker who has been totally separated in securing a job within the United States;

(2) where the Secretary determines that such worker cannot reasonably be expected to secure suitable employment in the commuting area in which he resides; and

(3) where the worker has filed an application for such allowance with the Secretary before-

(A) the later of-

(i) the 365th day after the date of the certification under which the worker is eligible, or

(ii) the 365th day after the date of the worker's last total separation; or

(B) the 182d day after the concluding date of any training received by the worker, if the worker was referred to such training by the Secretary.

(c) Reimbursement for necessary expenses

The Secretary shall reimburse any adversely affected worker for necessary expenses incurred by such worker in participating in a job search program approved by the Secretary.

( Pub. L. 93–618, title II, §237, Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 2023 ; Pub. L. 97–35, title XXV, §2507, Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 886 ; Pub. L. 98–369, div. B, title VI, §2672(a), July 18, 1984, 98 Stat. 1172 ; Pub. L. 99–272, title XIII, §13005(a), Apr. 7, 1986, 100 Stat. 303 .)

Termination of Section

For termination of section by section 285 of Pub. L. 93–618, see Termination Date note set out preceding section 2271 of this title.

Amendments

1986-Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 99–272 added subsec. (c).

1984-Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 98–369 substituted "$800" for "$600".

1981-Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 97–35, §2507(1), amended provisions generally, increasing percent of reimbursement of cost of job search from 80 to 90 and maximum amount from $500 to $600, and striking out requirement of total separation.

Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 97–35, §2507(2)(A), inserted "who has been totally separated" after "to assist an adversely affected worker".

Subsec. (b)(3). Pub. L. 97–35, §2507(2)(B), amended par. (3) generally, substituting the 182-day period for a reasonable period of time and inserting provision relating to 365 days after certification.

Effective Date of 1981 Amendment and Transition Provisions

Amendment by Pub. L. 97–35 effective for determinations made or filed after Sept. 30, 1981, with transition provisions applicable, see section 2514 of Pub. L. 97–35, set out as a note under section 2291 of this title.

Section Referred to in Other Sections

This section is referred to in section 2331 of this title.