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This bill, effective January 1, 2027, amends existing unemployment law to prevent employers from being charged for benefits paid to employees participating in the voluntary shared work unemployment compensation program during periods of high unemployment or extended benefit periods. The "shared work program" allows employers to reduce employee hours instead of laying them off, with employees receiving partial unemployment benefits to supplement their reduced wages. An "extended benefit period" or "high unemployment period" refers to specific economic conditions where additional unemployment benefits are available. This provision aims to provide employers with greater flexibility and financial relief during challenging economic times, ensuring that their unemployment insurance accounts are not negatively impacted when employees utilize this program during these specific economic downturns, and this non-charging status will remain in effect until the U.S. Secretary of Labor confirms that these economic conditions have ended.

Labor and Employment

Labor and Public Employees Committee (Joint)

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