AL SB344

Amends Section 25-4-70 of the Alabama Code to deny unemployment benefits to employees of private companies that provide direct services to schools during vacation periods and holiday recesses.

Applies to weeks of unemployment beginning on or after May 1, 2015, when employees work for employers primarily or exclusively engaged in providing workers to educational institutions.

Denies benefits for any week commencing during the period between two successive academic years or terms, or during established and customary vacation periods or holiday recesses.

Requires that the employee performed services for the educational institution immediately before the vacation or holiday recess and has reasonable assurance of performing the same or similar services immediately following the break.

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