Bill > HB29

This bill modifies Alabama's unemployment compensation laws, primarily focusing on work search requirements and disqualification criteria. The most significant change is the requirement for unemployed individuals to contact a specific number of prospective employers each week based on their county's population: three employers for counties with fewer than 20,000 residents, and five employers for counties with 20,000 or more residents. The bill expands on what constitutes a "failure to seek or accept suitable work" by adding that failing to appear for a scheduled interview or skills test without notification, or not responding to a job offer within 72 hours, can be considered a rejection of suitable employment. The legislation also provides more detailed guidelines for disqualification from unemployment benefits, including specific circumstances related to drug testing, misconduct, license revocation, and other employment-related issues. The bill aims to strengthen job search requirements and provide clearer standards for determining unemployment compensation eligibility. It will become effective on October 1, 2025, and applies to unemployment claims filed on or after that date.

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