Bill > HB107

This bill addresses unemployment insurance protections for workers who leave their jobs due to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking. The legislation prohibits disqualifying workers from receiving unemployment benefits if they leave work because they fear violence, need to relocate for safety, or believe leaving is necessary to protect themselves or their coworkers. Workers must provide documentation such as police records, court documents, or sworn statements to verify their circumstances. The bill requires the Kentucky Labor Cabinet to establish a confidential verification process for these claims, train personnel on handling such claims, and create educational materials for employers and workers. The bill also ensures that benefits paid under these circumstances will be charged to a pooled account and will not negatively impact an employer's experience rating. Additionally, the legislation mandates that the Labor Cabinet provide an annual report to the Legislative Research Commission detailing the number of claims filed related to violence and abuse, while maintaining the worker's privacy and preventing employers from challenging these specific unemployment claims.

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https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/25RS/hb107.html