W. Va. Code R. § 83-1-12 - Labor Management Dispute Claims

A. Any individual initially claiming benefits during a labor-management dispute within which he is involved shall:

(1) report to the local unemployment compensation office nearest his place of residence;

(2) file an application for benefits on a prescribed form furnished by the West Virginia Division of Employment Security. Individuals involved in labor disputes shall be considered as registered for work when they file an initial claim for benefits.

B. During any period of work stoppage due to a labor-management dispute, claims filed by employees involved in the dispute may be backdated for a period of up to six (6) weeks commencing from the Sunday of the week in which the labor dispute occurred. Any claims filed after the expiration of the above six-week period shall become effective the Sunday of the week in which the claim is filed if it is otherwise a valid claim for benefits.

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W. Va. Code R. § 83-1-12