Section 2725.1  Definitions

All other terms used in this Part shall have the meaning set forth in definitions, Sections 200 through 247 of the Unemployment Insurance Act [820 ILCS 405/200 through 247].

            "Act" means the Unemployment Insurance Act [820 ILCS 405].

            "Adjudicator" means the person authorized to make findings, reconsidered findings, determinations, reconsidered determinations or decisions relating to the Act.

            "Agency" means the Department of Employment Security.

            "Application" means an Application for Revision of Statement of Benefit Charges or Application for Review of Rate Determination.

            "Claim" means a Claim for Adjustment or Refund.

            "Claimant" means a person who applies for benefits under the Act.

            "Determination" means an Adjudicator's statement of whether or not a claimant is eligible for benefits or waiting week credit, and the dollar amount of such benefits for each week with respect to which a claim is made. (See 820 ILCS 405/702.)

            "Director" means the Director of Employment Security.

            "Director's Representative" means the administrative law judge designated by the Director to conduct hearings and recommend decisions to the Director.

            "Filing Date" means the date a document was mailed to or received by the Agency, whichever is earlier.

            "Finding" means a statement by an Adjudicator of the amount of wages for insured work paid to a claimant during each quarter in the claimant's base period by each employer [820 ILCS 405/701].

            "Local Office" means the office of the Agency serving claimants who live in a specific geographical area.

            "Petition" means a Protest and Petition for Hearing.

(Source:  Amended at 35 Ill. Reg. 6129, effective March 25, 2011)