Bill > SB562

This bill modifies the Unemployment Compensation Law regarding benefits for workers in educational institutions, specifically changing how unemployment benefits are handled for workers between academic years. Previously, workers who performed services in one academic year with a "reasonable assurance" of performing similar services in the next academic year were not eligible for unemployment benefits during the break period. The bill changes this by requiring benefits to be paid to such workers, regardless of whether they have a reasonable assurance of future employment, as long as they meet other eligibility requirements. The change applies to services performed on and after the bill's effective date and is designed to align with federal unemployment law standards (specifically 26 U.S.C. § 3304(a)(6)). The modification aims to provide more financial support for educational institution workers during periods between academic terms, ensuring they can access unemployment benefits to the extent permitted under federal guidelines. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage.

Labor and Employment

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