§ 2298. Relocation allowances
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(a)Relocation allowance authorized
(1)In general Any adversely affected worker covered by a certification issued under subpart A of this part may file an application for a relocation allowance with the Secretary, and the Secretary may grant the relocation allowance, subject to the terms and conditions of this section.
(2)Conditions for granting allowance A relocation allowance may be granted if all of the following terms and conditions are met:
(A)Assist an adversely affected worker The relocation allowance will assist an adversely affected worker in relocating within the United States.
(B)Local employment not available The Secretary determines that the worker cannot reasonably be expected to secure suitable employment in the commuting area in which the worker resides.
(C)Total separation The worker is totally separated from employment at the time relocation commences.
(D)Suitable employment obtained The worker—
(i)has obtained suitable employment affording a reasonable expectation of long-term duration in the area in which the worker wishes to relocate; or
(ii)has obtained a bona fide offer of such employment.
(E)Application The worker filed an application with the Secretary before—
(i)the later of—
(I)the 425th day after the date of the certification under subpart A of this part; or
(II)the 425th day after the date of the worker’s last total separation; or
(ii)the date that is the 182d day after the date on which the worker concluded training, unless the worker received a waiver under section 2291(c) of this title.
(b)Amount of allowance The relocation allowance granted to a worker under subsection
(a)includes—
(1)90 percent of the reasonable and necessary expenses (including, but not limited to, subsistence and transportation expenses at levels not exceeding those allowable under section 2296(b)(1) and
(2)of this title specified in regulations prescribed by the Secretary) incurred in transporting the worker, the worker’s family, and household effects; and
(2)a lump sum equivalent to 3 times the worker’s average weekly wage, up to a maximum payment of $1,250.
(c)Limitations A relocation allowance may not be granted to a worker unless—
(1)the relocation occurs within 182 days after the filing of the application for relocation assistance; or
(2)the relocation occurs within 182 days after the conclusion of training, if the worker entered a training program approved by the Secretary under section 2296(b)(1) and
(2)of this title.
(Pub. L. 93–618, title II, § 238, Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 2024; Pub. L. 97–35, title XXV, § 2508, Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 886; Pub. L. 98–369, div. B, title VI, § 2672(b), July 18, 1984, 98 Stat. 1172; Pub. L. 107–210, div. A, title I, § 122, Aug. 6, 2002, 116 Stat. 943; Pub. L. 108–429, title II, § 2004(a)(6), Dec. 3, 2004, 118 Stat. 2590; Pub. L. 111–5, div. B, title I, § 1833(b), Feb. 17, 2009, 123 Stat. 386; Pub. L. 112–40, title II, §§ 201(b), (c), 214(e), Oct. 21, 2011, 125 Stat. 403, 406; Pub. L. 114–27, title IV, § 402(b), (c), June 29, 2015, 129 Stat. 374.)
Termination of Assistance
For termination of assistance under this part after June 30, 2022, see Termination Date note below.
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- Public Law 93–617to authorize the striking of medals in commemoration of the one hundredth anniversary of the cable car in San Francisco” (Public Law 93–114), [87 Stat. 417](/us/stat/87/417).approved October 1, 1973, is amended by striking out “December 31, 1974” and inserting in lieu thereof “December 31, 1976”
- Public Law 111–5Making supplemental appropriations for job preservation and creation, infrastructure investment, energy efficiency and science, assistance to the unemployed, and State and local fiscal stabilization, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes
- Public Law 98–369To provide for tax reform, and for deficit reduction
- Public Law 97–35To provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 301 of the first concurrent resolution on the budget for the fiscal year 1982
- Public Law 108–429To amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to modify temporarily certain rates of duty, to make other technical amendments to the trade laws, and for other purposes
- Public Law 107–210To extend the Andean Trade Preference Act, to grant additional trade benefits under that Act, and for other purposes
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- Sec. 213Job search and relocation allowances
- Sec. 213Job search and relocation allowances
- Sec. 321Amendments to the Trade Act of 1974
- Sec. 110Job search, relocation, and child care allowances
- Sec. 133110Job search, relocation, and child care allowances
- Sec. 133110Job search, relocation, and child care allowances
- Sec. 101110Job search, relocation, and child and other dependent care allowances
- Sec. 101110Job search, relocation, and child and other dependent care allowances
- Sec. 1110Job search, relocation, and child and other dependent care allowances
- Sec. 110Job search, relocation, and child and other dependent care allowances
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- Pub. L. 93–618, title II, § 238
- 88 Stat. 2024
- Pub. L. 97–35, title XXV, § 2508
- 95 Stat. 886
- Pub. L. 98–369, div. B, title VI, § 2672(b)
- 98 Stat. 1172
- Pub. L. 107–210, div. A, title I, § 122
- 116 Stat. 943
- Pub. L. 108–429, title II, § 2004(a)(6)
- 118 Stat. 2590
- Pub. L. 111–5, div. B, title I, § 1833(b)
- 123 Stat. 386
- Pub. L. 112–40, title II
- 125 Stat. 403
- 129 Stat. 374
- Section 233 of Pub. L. 112–40
- Section 1893 of Pub. L. 111–5
- Pub. L. 111–5
- Pub. L. 112–40, title II, § 201(a)
- Pub. L. 112–40
- Pub. L. 108–429
- Pub. L. 107–210
- Pub. L. 98–369
- Pub. L. 97–35, § 2508(1)
- Pub. L. 97–35, § 2508(2)
- Pub. L. 97–35, § 2508(3)
- Pub. L. 97–35, § 2508(4)(A)
- Pub. L. 97–35, § 2508(4)(B)
- section 1891 of Pub. L. 111–5
- section 151 of Pub. L. 107–210
- Pub. L. 97–35
- section 2514 of Pub. L. 97–35
- section 285 of Pub. L. 93–618
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Pub. L.Pub. L. 93–618, title II, § 238
Stat.88 Stat. 2024
Pub. L.Pub. L. 97–35, title XXV, § 2508
Stat.95 Stat. 886
Pub. L.Pub. L. 98–369, div. B, title VI, § 2672(b)
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