Able and Available AA 360 - Reason for Decision

A. Death of Relative or Friend - Definite Period of Time

You could not have worked from (date) to (date) because you were involved in activities resulting from the death of a relative or friend.

B. Death of a Relative or Friend - Indefinite Period of Time

You cannot work because you are occupied with activities resulting from the death of a relative or friend.

C. Occupied With Personal Affairs - Definite Period of Time

You could not work from (date) to (date) because you were occupied with personal affairs.

D. Occupied With Personal Affairs - Indefinite Period

You are/were occupied with personal activities. After considering available information, the Department finds that you do not meet the legal requirements for payment of benefits.

E. Out of Area - Definite Period of Time

You were out of town on personal business from (date) to (date). After considering available information, the Department finds that you do not meet the legal requirements for payment of benefits.

F. Incarcerated More Than Two Workdays

You could not work because you were incarcerated or detained from ______________ to _________________.

G. Incarcerated - Indefinite Period

You cannot work because you are incarcerated.

H. Work Alternative in Lieu of Incarceration

You could not work because you were in a work alternative program in lieu of incarceration from _______________ to _______________.

I. Incarcerated Not More Than Two Workdays - Court Disposition Not Final

You could not work because you were incarcerated or detained from ______________ to ________________. After considering available information, the Department finds that you do not meet the legal requirements for payment of benefits. If the charge filed against you is dismissed, you must notify the Department promptly. A reconsideration of this decision cannot be done unless the Department is notified within 15 days of the dismissal.

J. Not Available for Full-Time Employment

You are not willing to accept full-time employment because you are holding a public office. After considering available information, the Department finds that you do not meet the legal requirements for payment of benefits.

K. Willing to Work - Limited Labor Market Due to Voluntary Restriction

You have placed limits on your work because you have retired from your usual occupation. After considering available information, the Department finds that you do not meet the legal requirements for payment of benefits.

L. Pension/Social Security Precludes Other Work

You have placed limits on your work because you will not accept employment that affects the receipt of your pension or Social Security benefits. After considering available information, the Department finds that you do not meet the legal requirements for payment of benefits.

M. Self-Employed During Customary Working Hours

You are self-employed during the normal working hours for your occupation. After considering available information, the Department finds that you do not meet the legal requirements for payment of benefits.

N. Unavailable During Specific Period

You could not work from _______ to _______ because you were involved in self-employment activities.

O. Restricts to Self-Employment - No Elective Coverage

You will only work in self-employment. After considering available information, the Department finds that you do not meet the legal requirements for payment of benefits.

P. Restricting to Part-Time or Intermittent Work

You are only willing to accept part-time or intermittent work because you are self-employed. After considering available information, the Department finds that you do not meet the legal requirements for payment of benefits.

Q. Conflict With Customary Working Hours - Family Enterprise

You are involved in a family business during the normal working hours for your occupation. After considering available information, the Department finds that you do not meet the legal requirements for payment of benefits.

R. Preoccupation With Self-Employment Activities

You have placed limits on your work because you are engaged in activities preliminary to entering self-employment. After considering available information, the Department finds that you do not meet the legal requirements for payment of benefits.

S. Does Not Want to Work

You have made a personal choice not to work. After considering available information, the Department finds you do not meet the legal requirements for payment of benefits.

AA. Death of Relative or Friend

You state the claimant may not be available for work because he/she has been involved in activities connected with the death of a relative or friend. After considering available information, the Department finds the claimant is able and available for work.

BB. Occupied With Personal Activities

You state the claimant may not be available for work because of involvement with personal activities. After considering available information, the Department finds the claimant is able and available for work.

CC. Incarcerated Less Than One-Half Day

You state the claimant may not be available for work because he/she was incarcerated. After considering available information, the Department finds the claimant is able and available for work.

DD. Incarcerated Not More Than Two Working Days

You state the claimant may not be available for work because he/she was incarcerated from ____________________ to _________________. After considering available information, the Department finds the claimant was incarcerated for two days or less and is able and available for work under Section 1253.1 of the Unemployment Insurance Code.

EE. Serving as Juror or Court Witness

You state the claimant may not be available for work because he/she is serving as a juror or as a court witness. Under the provisions of Section 1253.6 of the Unemployment Insurance Code, the claimant is exempt from availability for work requirements during periods of such service.

FF. Willing to Accept Full-Time Work - Public Official

You state the claimant may not be available for work because of his/her duties as a public official. After considering available information, the Department finds the claimant is able and available for work.

GG. Receipt of Old Age and Survivor’s Disability Insurance

You state the claimant may not be available for work because he/she is receiving disability insurance benefits. After considering available information, the Department finds the claimant is able and available for work.

HH. Willing to Work Despite Effect on Receipt of Social Security Benefits/Pension

You state the claimant may not be available for work because he/she is receiving Social Security benefits or a pension. After considering available information, the Department finds the claimant is able and available for work.

II. Self-Employment

You state the claimant may not be available for work because he/she is self-employed. After considering available information, the Department finds the claimant is able and available for work.

JJ. Involved in Family Enterprise

You state the claimant may not be available for work because he/she is involved in a family business. After considering available information, the Department finds the claimant is able and available for work.