19 USC 2298 - Relocation allowances

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

§ 2298.

Relocation allowances

(a)

Relocation allowance authorized

(1)

In general

(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

(B)

Local employment not available

(C)

Total separation

(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.)

cite as: 19 USC 2298