Section 646IAC5-9-2. Reporting requirements

   (a) A claimant is not eligible for benefits in any week unless they:

(1) have filed a claim for benefits; and

(2) report to the department each week that they continue to meet all eligibility requirements.

  (b) A claimant's claim for benefits, and weekly report to the department, must be filed in the form and manner prescribed by the department.

  (c) If a claimant does not timely file a claim for benefits, or weekly report, the department will deny benefits for that week and will refuse to accept late-filed claims and reports unless the:

(1) claimant has failed to file a weekly report because the claimant's eligibility for benefits has been appealed; or

(2) department finds that the claimant was unable to file a claim, or weekly report, that week due to administrative error on the part of the department.

  (d) The department's refusal to accept untimely filings is not appealable. (Department of Workforce Development; 646 IAC 5-9-2; filed Apr 26, 2011, 11:23 a.m.: 20110525-IR-646100464FRA)