What Happens If The TAA Petition Is Denied?
A. If a petition is denied a group may request from the Department of Labor an administrative reconsideration. The reconsideration must be in writing and cite specific reasons why the workers consider the Department’s decision in error as tot he facts or as to the stipulation of facts or law. Workers may also file for judicial review of the Department of Labor’s negative determination by the state agency. Workers have 30 days from the date the Department’s denial is published in the Federal Register to file for administrative reconsideration. Workers have 60 days from the date the final decision is published in the Federal Register to file for judicial review with the U.S. Court of International Trade. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Write or call – Office of Trade Adjustment Assistance (OTAA), U. S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration 200 Constitution Avenue, NW, Room C-4318 Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-5555.
