Wagner-Peyser Act

The Idaho Department of Labor, through both W-P and UI staff and automated systems, has continuously supported and administered work test for the State unemployment compensation system and will continue to do so, including providing general eligibility assessments, referral to UI adjudication if needed, and providing job finding and placement services for UI claimants.

Wagner-Peyser staff administer the work test for UI claimants identified for RESEA interviews. During a scheduled interview with each RESEA claimant, a career planner ensures the claimant is registered in the online labor exchange system. The career planner then reviews the claimant’s job search contacts to ensure their validity for the work test and that the individual remains eligible for UI. Any inconsistencies or duplication of work search contacts are referred to UI staff via email.

Career planners spend the remainder of the scheduled interview conducting an initial assessment of the claimant’s employability to assist them with job search and placement. In addition to evaluating education, skill and experience, the initial assessment also identifies potential barriers to the person’s re-employment. Availability for work barriers preventing reemployment are referred to UI staff for adjudication or further determination.

A reemployment plan is created outlining required next steps for the claimant. These plans may include follow-up appointments for training or reemployment services. The claimant is required to report for any subsequent services identified on the re-employment plan. Additionally, claimants with barriers to employment are referred to WIOA Title I-B program services. Career planners can provide individualized career or training services to prepare the claimant for re-entry into the workforce. Supportive services are also provided as needed.