Bill > LB544

This bill modifies the Employment Security Law to disqualify certain individuals from receiving unemployment benefits under specific circumstances. Specifically, an individual can be disqualified for benefits in any week where they fail to respond to a job offer within two business days or fail to appear for a previously scheduled job interview without notifying the prospective employer about canceling or rescheduling. The state's unemployment department is required to establish multiple communication channels (a website portal, email address, and telephone hotline) for employers to report individuals who do not respond to job offers or miss interviews. Before denying benefits, the department must first verify the information submitted by employers. This bill aims to encourage more active job seeking and professional communication by introducing potential consequences for unemployment benefit recipients who do not engage seriously with employment opportunities. The provisions are designed to ensure that those receiving unemployment benefits are making genuine efforts to find and secure new employment.

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