Bill > HB468

This bill amends the existing laws on unemployment compensation in Alabama. The key provisions include: 1. Requiring unemployed individuals to contact at least five prospective employers per week, up from the previous requirement of three, in order to be eligible for benefits. The Department of Labor must also conduct random reviews of at least 5% of the work search proof provided by claimants each week. 2. Clarifying the definition of "failure to seek or accept suitable work" to include failing to appear for a scheduled interview or skills test without good cause, and failing to respond to an offer to return to work or an offer of suitable employment within 72 hours. 3. Making various other changes to the eligibility requirements and disqualification provisions related to issues like voluntarily quitting work, misconduct, and the receipt of pensions or other forms of compensation. The bill is set to take effect on October 1, 2024.