In a few states, a request for reconsideration may be submitted in lieu of an appeal. If the decision is still unfavorable you may file an appeal for a hearing. A. Individuals who file for unemployment insurance benefits are required to be able, available and actively seeking work during each week benefits are claimed. If an individual has refused suitable work without good cause, he should not be entitled to benefits. Job refusals should be reported immediately to your local unemployment office if the individual has filed a claim.
Most states have strict time limits for reporting the information.
If the state finds the work was suitable and the claimant did not have just cause for refusing the work, a disqualification from benefits will be imposed. Some states will also relieve the employer's account of any benefit charges as a result of the refusal. A. Many states will disqualify a claimant who does not maintain contact with former employers who are temporary agencies. Other states will consider this matter to be an availability issue. A few states will not consider the issue of maintaining contact to be disqualifying.