Has anyone heard of the TAA Act and does it apply to us? It says it’s to assist those who have lost their jobs due to outsourcing to other countries.
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If Ascension tells you not to worry about something-you better start worrying! Sounds like this is something that will benefit the employee and definitely NOT Ascension. This is so how Ascension operates.
I heard some people are getting emails today concerning eligibility for TAA Act. Did anyone get an email?
Who may file a petition?
A petition may be filed by any of the following: a group of two or more workers from the same firm, a certified or recognized union or other duly authorized representative of the group of workers; the employer(s) of the group of workers; or an American Job Center operator or American Job Center partners including State workforce officials, employment security agencies, or dislocated worker unit and rapid response team members. OTAA will initiate an investigation when a complete and valid petition is filed by any of these parties.
To obtain Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) reemployment services and benefits a group of workers must first file a petition with the U.S Department of Labor's (Department’s) TAA Program requesting certification as workers adversely affected by foreign trade. Once a complete petition is filed, the Office of Trade Adjustment Assistance (OTAA) initiates an investigation to determine whether a group of workers meets the group eligibility requirements. If the group of workers meets the group eligibility criteria, a group eligibility certification will be issued for the worker group. This certifies that the workers of the group are eligible to apply for TAA Program benefits and services.
Ascension said not to worry about the TAA Act.