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Oklahoma Statutes - Title 40. Labor Page 53 b. forty-seven and one-half percent (47.5%) during calendar years in which condition "a" exists, c. forty-five percent (45%) during calendar years in which condition "b" exists, d. forty-two and one-half percent (42.5%) during calendar years in which condition "c" exists, and e. forty percent (40%) during calendar years in which condition "d" exists. Added by Laws 1980, c. 323, § 2-106, eff. July 1, 1980. Amended by Laws 1983, c. 270, § 5, emerg. eff. June 23, 1983; Laws 1986, c. 205, § 2, emerg. eff. June 6, 1986; Laws 1998, c. 161, § 6, eff. July 1, 1998; Laws 2022, c. 287, § 2, eff. Jan. 1, 2023.
§40-2-107. Benefits - Portion of a week. BENEFITS - PORTION OF A WEEK. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this act, the Commission may by rule prescribe that the existence of unemployment, eligibility for benefits and the amount of benefits payable shall be determined, in the case of any otherwise eligible claimant who, within a week of unemployment, is separated from, or secures, work on a regular attachment basis, for that portion of the week occurring before or after such separation from or securing of work, provided such rules are reasonably calculated to secure general results substantially similar to those provided by this act with respect to weeks of unemployment. Added by Laws 1980, c. 323, § 2-107, eff. July 1, 1980. Amended by Laws 1993, c. 219, § 6, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
§40-2-108. Benefits - Approved training. BENEFITS - APPROVED TRAINING. A. Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, no otherwise eligible individual shall be denied benefits for any week because the individual is in training with the approval of the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission, nor shall such individual be denied benefits with respect to any week in which the individual is in training with the approval of the Commission by reason of the application of provisions of law relating to availability for work, active search for work, failure to apply for, or a refusal to accept, suitable work. Such approval for training shall be determined by consideration of all the following factors: 1. The individual's skills are obsolete or such that there are minimal opportunities for employment; 2. Training is for an occupation for which there is a substantial and recurring demand; and 3. The individual possesses aptitudes or skills which can be supplemented by retraining within a reasonable time. B. Any individual in training approved by the Commission will produce satisfactory evidence of continued attendance and