Bill > HB2690

This bill makes several changes to Arizona's unemployment benefits system, primarily focusing on eligibility requirements and disqualifications. It clarifies that individuals must actively seek and apply for suitable work, defining specific actions like submitting resumes and attending interviews as qualifying work search activities, and requires claimants to report these actions weekly. The bill also introduces new provisions for employers to report when former employees refuse to return to work or accept suitable job offers, which can lead to disqualification from benefits. Furthermore, it mandates that unemployment claims be cross-checked against various databases, including those for new hires, incarcerated individuals, and death records, to prevent fraudulent claims, and outlines specific circumstances under which initial claims may require further verification before benefits are paid. The bill also refines the definition of "suitable work" and modifies requirements for shared work plans, which allow employers to reduce employee hours instead of laying them off.

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https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/84497