STATEMENT OF BASIS AND PURPOSE
FOR PROPOSED EMERGENCY RULEs
Effective june 9, 2010

1.	Summary of the basis and purpose for the rule or rule change 

The basis and purpose of these emergency rules is to administer changes to the law.  The adoption of the proposed rules is necessary to comply with the law and for the economic welfare of the people of the state of Colorado.

2.	If emergency, give reasons

Senate Bill 10-028, Expand Work Share

Due to the passage of Senate Bill (SB) 10-028, Work Share, that became effective June 9, 2010, the adoption of emergency rules is necessary to allow implementation of the statute.  The statute requires the division to promulgate rules to establish a Work Share Program for eligible employers.  In order to administer the statute, immediate adoption of these emergency rules is necessary to comply with the law.

3.	Authority for rule

The authority for the amendments of the rules is in 8-72-102 C.R.S.

Rules.  (1) The director of the division has the power to adopt, amend, or rescind, in accordance with section 24-4-103, C.R.S., reasonable and necessary rules relating to the administration of the “Colorado Employment Security Act” and governing hearings and proceedings under such act.