Military Service and Unemployment Compensation (Insurance) (CRS Report for Congress)
| Release Date |
Jan. 3, 2005 |
| Report Number |
RS21964 |
| Report Type |
Report |
| Authors |
Julie M. Whittaker, Domestic Social Policy Division |
| Source Agency |
Congressional Research Service |
Summary:
The Unemployment Compensation (UC) program contains several provisions relevant for current and former military service personnel and their families. The UC program does not provide benefits for military service members on active duty. However, former active duty personnel (and certain reservists) separated from active duty may be eligible for Unemployment Compensation for Ex-military service members (UCX). Spouses of military service personnel who voluntarily quit a job in order to accompany their spouses on account of a military transfer may be eligible for UC benefits, based on the laws of the state where the civilian spouse was employed. At least one state provides unemployment tax relief for business owners that are members of the reserves and are called to active duty, resulting in a lay-off for their employees.
