SB11 Summary

• Allows individuals who fail to meet eligibility requirements under the standard base period to have eligibility re-determined using an alternate base period consisting of the last four completed quarters immediately preceding the benefit year.

• Expands unemployment benefits eligibility to include individuals seeking part-time work if willing to work at least 20 hours per week or actively seeking part-time work comparable to hours customarily worked during the base period.

• Permits individuals to receive unemployment benefits when leaving employment due to domestic violence (with verified documentation) or certain compelling family reasons without disqualification.

• Provides up to an additional 26 weeks of unemployment compensation using the individual's average weekly benefit amount for persons enrolled in director-approved training programs.

• Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.