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This bill modifies the eligibility rules for unemployment insurance benefits for workers involved in a labor dispute by making several key changes to existing law. The bill eliminates previous provisions that made workers ineligible for unemployment benefits during an active labor dispute, instead creating new guidelines that treat workers differently depending on their circumstances. Specifically, the bill provides that an applicant who stops working because of a labor dispute is not automatically disqualified from receiving unemployment benefits. The bill also clarifies that workers who quit or are discharged during an active labor dispute will have their employment status evaluated under standard unemployment benefit rules (section 268.095), rather than being automatically disqualified. The legislation maintains the existing definition of "labor dispute" from Minnesota Statutes section 179.01, subdivision 7, ensuring consistency with broader labor law. These changes appear designed to provide more flexibility and protection for workers involved in labor disputes, potentially making it easier for them to access unemployment benefits during periods of workplace conflict.

Labor and Employment

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