Code of Maine Rules
12 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
168 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR - GENERAL
Chapter 11 - RULES OF THE ENTERPRISE OPTION PROGRAM
Section 168-11-6 - Termination from MEO program

Universal Citation: 12 ME Code Rules ยง 168-11-6

Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024

A. Voluntary termination. MEO participation is voluntary and may be terminated at the request of the individual claimant at any time. To withdraw from the program, an individual shall indicate his or her desire to withdraw on the weekly self-employment assistance allowance claim form. Voluntary termination shall be effective with the Sunday of the week following the claim week on which voluntary termination is elected.

B. Termination by Review Board. An MEO participant may be removed from the MEO program if found to be in non-compliance with the program participation requirements contained in this Rule and in 26 M.R.S.A. Section1197. Notification of termination shall be made in writing and shall be effective as of the week following the week in which such notification is mailed to the participant.

(1) The following may result in termination from the MEO program:
(a) Failure to attend two scheduled "Introduction to Business" or "Business Planning" Seminars.

(b) Having two or more unexcused absences from training sessions.

(c) Failure to attend two or more scheduled meetings with a business counselor.

(d) Failure to meet program participation requirements contained in Section 5.

(e) Failure to pursue self-employment assistance activities as defined in 26 M.R.S.A. Section1197.

C. Continued eligibility for regular unemployment benefits. The eligibility for benefits of an individual who either withdraws voluntarily from the MEO program or who is terminated by the Review Board will be determined in accordance with the provisions of 26 M.R.S.A. Chapter 13 (other than Section 1197) effective with the week following either voluntary termination or the mailing of notification of termination.

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