Bill > HF441

This bill modifies several sections of Iowa state law regarding the Employment Appeal Board, judicial review processes, and liability for unemployment compensation. The changes primarily expand the Employment Appeal Board's responsibilities by adding new chapters to its purview, including chapter 20, and clarifying its role in handling contested cases. The bill also adjusts the judicial review process by modifying petition filing requirements, allowing petitions to be filed in the district court of the county where a petitioner was last employed or resides, and extending the timeframe for the appeal board to transmit case records to the reviewing court from 30 to 60 days. Additionally, the bill limits the liability of the state, department, and Employment Appeal Board for unemployment compensation benefits, specifying that they are only responsible for benefits to the extent that funds are available in the unemployment compensation fund. These modifications aim to provide more flexibility and clarity in administrative and judicial processes related to employment appeals and unemployment compensation.

Labor and Employment

Labor And Workforce (H)

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