Is a claimants employer notified each time a biweekly claim for unemployment or sickness benefits is filed?
The Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act requires the Board to notify the claimant’s base year employer each time a claim for benefits is filed, and to give that employer an opportunity to submit information relevant to the claim before the Board makes an initial determination on the claim. In addition, the claimant’s current employer is also notified. The Board must also notify the claimant’s base-year employer each time benefits are paid to a claimant. The base-year employer may appeal the decision to pay benefits. The appeal does not prevent the timely payment of benefits. However, a claimant may be required to repay benefits if the appeal is successful. The Board also checks with other Federal agencies and all 50 States to detect fraudulent benefit claims; and it checks with physicians to verify the accuracy of medical statements supporting sickness benefit claims. 12. How long does it take to receive payment? Persons who file an application for benefits may expect to receive a clai
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