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AR HB2127

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/6/2011

Primary Sponsor

Ann Clemmer

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Origin

House of Representatives

88th General Assembly (2011 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 11-10-505 to require notices to base-period employers be mailed, posted online, or both, rather than by regulation discretion
  • Establishes a fixed 10 business day deadline for employers to respond to unemployment benefit application notices, after which they waive their right to respond
  • Allows employers to choose whether to receive and respond to notices through mail, online, or both methods
  • Requires the Director of the Department of Workforce Services to establish an online program by January 1, 2012 allowing employers to receive and respond to notices through the website
  • Authorizes the Director to accept the claimant's statement as the reason for separation from employment if the employer fails to respond within the 10 business day period

Legislative Description

An Act To Extend The Time For Employers To Respond To Applications For Unemployment Benefits And To Provide For Online Notice Of Applications For Unemployment Benefits.

Last Action

House Notification that HB2127 is now Act 1229

4/6/2011

Committee Referrals

Public Health, Welfare And Labor3/28/2011
Public Health, Welfare and Labor3/7/2011

Full Bill Text

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