Section 39.35.415. Reemployment of disabled employees.

An employee appointed to disability benefits under AS 39.35.400 or 39.35.410 shall apply to the division of vocational rehabilitation within 30 days of the date disability benefits commence.  The employee shall be enrolled in a rehabilitation program if the employee meets the eligibility requirements of the division of vocational rehabilitation. Unless the employee demonstrates cause, benefits shall terminate at the end of the first month in which a disabled employee
        (1) fails to report to the division of vocational rehabilitation;
        (2) is certified by the division of vocational rehabilitation as failing to cooperate in a vocational rehabilitation program;
        (3) fails to interview for a job; or
        (4) fails to accept a position offered.

Authorities

39.35.400;39.35.410

Notes

References

AS 39.35.400 Nonoccupational disability benefits.
AS 39.35.410 Occupational disability benefits.

History

(Sec. 40 ch 82 SLA 1986)