(a) Extended Benefit work test applicable. Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, an individual shall, as a basic condition of entitlement to basic TRA for a week of unemployment--
(1) be unemployed, as defined in the applicable State law for UI claimants, and
(2) be able to work and available for work, as defined in the applicable State law for UI claimants, and
(3) satisfy the Extended Benefit work test in each week for which TRA is claimed, as set forth in Sec. Sec. 617.11(a)(1) (vi) and 617.11(a)(2)(vi).
(b) Exceptions--(1) Prior to November 21, 1988. The conditions stated in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section shall not be applicable to an individual actually participating in training approved under the applicable State law or under Sec. 617.22(a), or during a scheduled break in the training program if (as determined for the purposes of Sec. 617.15 (d)) the individual participated in the training immediately before the beginning of the break and resumes participation in the training immediately after the break ends, unless the individual is ineligible or subject to disqualification under the applicable State law or Sec. 617.18 (b)(2).
(1) Prior to November 21, 1988. The conditions stated in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section shall not be applicable to an individual actually participating in training approved under the applicable State law or under Sec. 617.22(a), or during a scheduled break in the training program if (as determined for the purposes of Sec. 617.15 (d)) the individual participated in the training immediately before the beginning of the break and resumes participation in the training immediately after the break ends, unless the individual is ineligible or subject to disqualification under the applicable State law or Sec. 617.18 (b)(2).
(2) On and after November 21, 1988. The conditions stated in paragraphs (a)(2) and (a)(3) of this section shall not be applicable to an individual who is enrolled in or participating in a training program approved under Sec. 617.22 (a), or during a break in the training program if (as determined for the purposes of Sec. 617.15(d)) the individual participated in the training immediately before the beginning of the break and resumes participation in the training immediately after the break ends. [59 FR 932, Jan. 6, 1994]