8.12 Unemployment Compensation

Effective Date: April 1, 2010 (Revised)

Purpose:

The College complies with all laws related to Unemployment Compensation benefits for employees whose employment with the College ends.

Procedure:

Eligibility/Enrollment

The State of Connecticut determines benefit eligibility. Employees of Trinity College are covered by the provisions of the Connecticut Unemployment Compensation Act, and are therefore automatically entitled to all applicable benefits. Upon termination of employment, employees are provided with information from the Connecticut Department of Labor (DOL) regarding the process for filing for Unemployment Compensation benefits. It is the employee’s responsibility to contact the DOL to request benefits.

Costs

College pays the full benefit.

Termination of Employment

Coverage ceases when an employee terminates or retires.

See the following policies for additional relevant information:

4.05 Termination of Employment 62