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15 U.S.C. § 9029 — Assistance and guidance in implementing programs
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**(a) In general** In order to assist States in establishing, qualifying, and implementing short-time compensation programs (as defined in [section 3306(v) of title 26](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title26-section3306/v&num=0&edition=prelim)), the Secretary of Labor (in this section referred to as the “Secretary”) shall—
(1) develop model legislative language, or disseminate existing model legislative language, which may be used by States in developing and enacting such programs, and periodically review and revise such model legislative language;
(2) provide technical assistance and guidance in developing, enacting, and implementing such programs; and
(3) establish reporting requirements for States, including reporting on—
(A) the number of estimated averted layoffs;
(B) the number of participating employers and workers; and
(C) such other items as the Secretary of Labor determines are appropriate.
**(b) Model language and guidance** The model language and guidance developed under subsection (a) shall allow sufficient flexibility by States and participating employers while ensuring accountability and program integrity.
**(c) Consultation** In developing the model legislative language and guidance under subsection (a), and in order to meet the requirements of subsection (b), the Secretary shall consult with employers, labor organizations, State workforce agencies, and other program experts. Existing model legislative language that has been developed through such a consultative process shall be deemed to meet the consultation requirement of this subsection.
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**(a) In general** In order to assist States in establishing, qualifying, and implementing short-time compensation programs (as defined in [section 3306(v) of title 26](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title26-section3306/v&num=0&edition=prelim)), the Secretary of Labor (in this section referred to as the “Secretary”) shall—
(1) develop model legislative language, or disseminate existing model legislative language, which may be used by States in developing and enacting such programs, and periodically review and revise such model legislative language;
(2) provide technical assistance and guidance in developing, enacting, and implementing such programs; and
(3) establish reporting requirements for States, including reporting on—
(A) the number of estimated averted layoffs;
(B) the number of participating employers and workers; and
(C) such other items as the Secretary of Labor determines are appropriate.
**(b) Model language and guidance** The model language and guidance developed under subsection (a) shall allow sufficient flexibility by States and participating employers while ensuring accountability and program integrity.
**(c) Consultation** In developing the model legislative language and guidance under subsection (a), and in order to meet the requirements of subsection (b), the Secretary shall consult with employers, labor organizations, State workforce agencies, and other program experts. Existing model legislative language that has been developed through such a consultative process shall be deemed to meet the consultation requirement of this subsection.
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**(a) Employer** For purposes of this chapter—
(1) **In general** — The term “employer” means, with respect to any calendar year, any person who—
(A) during any calendar quarter in the calendar year or the preceding calendar year paid wages of $1,500 or more, or
(B) on each of some 20 days during the calendar year or during the preceding calendar year, each day being in a different calendar week, employed at least one individual in employment for some portion of the day.
For purposes of this paragraph, there shall not be taken into account any wages paid to, or employment of, an employee performing domestic services referred to in paragraph (3).
(2) **Agricultural labor** — In the case of agricultural labor, the term “employer” means, with respect to any calendar year, any person who—
(A) during any calendar quarter in the calendar year or the preceding calendar year paid wages of $20,000 or more for agricultural labor, or
(B) on each of some 20 days during the calendar year or during the preceding calendar year, each day being in a different calendar week, employed at least 10 individuals in employment in agricultural labor for some portion of the day.
(3) **Domestic service** — In the case of domestic service in a private home, local college club, or local chapter of a college fraternity or sorority, the term “employer” means, with respect to any calendar year, any person who during any calendar quarter in the calendar year or the preceding calendar year paid wages in cash of $1,000 or more for such service.
(4) **Special rule** — A person treated as an employer under paragraph (3) shall not be treated as an employer with respect to wages paid for any service other than domestic service referred to in paragraph (3) unless such person is treated as an
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TITLE 15—COMMERCE AND TRADE
§ 9029
(2) of subsection (a) may be made with respect
to any State whose—
(A) State law is not otherwise eligible for
certification under section 503 of title 42 or
approvable under section 3304 of title 26; or
(B) short-time compensation program is
subject to discontinuation or is not sched-
uled to take effect within 12 months of the
certification.
(d) Use of funds
The amount of any grant awarded under this
section shall be used for the implementation of
short-time compensation programs and the
overall administration of such programs and the
promotion and enrollment efforts associated
with such programs, such as through—
(1) the creation or support of rapid response
teams to advise employers about alternatives
to layoffs;
(2) the provision of education or assistance
to employers to enable them to assess the fea-
sibility of participating in short-time com-
pensation programs; and
(3) the development or enhancement of sys-
tems to automate—
(A) the submission and approval of plans;
and
(B) the filing and approval of new and on-
going short-time compensation claims.
(e) Administration
The Secretary is authorized to use 0.25 percent
of the funds available under subsection (g) to
provide for outreach and to share best practices
with respect to this section and short-time com-
pensation programs.
(f) Recoupment
The Secretary shall establish a process under
which the Secretary shall recoup the amount of
any grant awarded under paragraph (1) or (2) of
subsection (a) if the Secretary determines that,
during the 5-year period beginning on the first
date that any such grant is awarded to the
State, the State—
(1) terminated the State’s short-time com-
pensation program; or
(2) failed to meet appropriate req
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