Bill > HB67

This bill modifies the definition of "reasonable assurance" for unemployment benefits for educational institution employees by establishing more specific criteria for what constitutes a reasonable expectation of future employment. The bill adds detailed requirements that must be met for an employment offer to be considered a "reasonable assurance," including that the offer must be: (1) made in writing, orally, or by implication; (2) made by someone with actual authority to offer employment; (3) for a position that is substantially the same or higher than the previous position; (4) with compensation of at least 90% of the previous year's earnings; and (5) not contingent on factors within the educational institution's control (such as course programming, funding allocation, or facility availability). This changes the previous, more general definition that relied on historical reemployment patterns and anticipated employment availability. The bill aims to provide clearer guidelines for determining whether educational employees can receive unemployment benefits during breaks between academic terms, ensuring more precise and consistent interpretations of what constitutes a reliable job offer for seasonal or term-based educational workers.

Education, Military Affairs and Security

https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=67&year=25