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This bill modifies Nebraska's Employment Security Law by updating provisions related to unemployment benefits disqualification, claim determinations, and claim redeterminations. The bill clarifies that claims arising from the same labor dispute can be considered simultaneously and changes how claims are processed by the department. Specifically, the bill removes references to an "adjudicator" and replaces them with language indicating that the department will make determinations. It also expands the grounds for redetermining a claim, including adding a new provision that allows redetermination if a benefit accuracy measurement program finds an error, which is defined as the quality control program required by federal regulation (20 C.F.R. part 602). The bill maintains existing protections, such as the two-year time limit for redeterminations and the requirement to notify parties of any changes. Additionally, the bill preserves the existing rules about disqualification for benefits during a labor dispute, which require that the individual is not participating in, financing, or directly interested in the dispute. These changes aim to streamline the claims process and provide more comprehensive review mechanisms for unemployment benefit claims.

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