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AR HB1197

Bill

Status

Passed

2/21/2023

Primary Sponsor

Kendon Underwood

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Origin

House of Representatives

94th General Assembly (2023 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Disqualifies unemployment compensation claimants who fail to respond to a job offer within 5 business days of the offer without good cause.

  • Disqualifies claimants who fail to appear for a previously scheduled job interview on at least 2 occasions without notifying the prospective employer of the need to cancel or reschedule.

  • Allows prospective employers to report claimant noncompliance through an online portal, email, or telephone number designated by the Division of Workforce Services.

  • Requires the Director of the Division of Workforce Services to verify employer-submitted information before disqualifying a claimant from unemployment benefits.

  • Becomes effective January 1, 2024.

Legislative Description

Concerning Disqualification For Unemployment Compensation Benefits Under The Division Of Workforce Services Law; And To Prohibit A Claimant For Unemployment Compensation Benefits From "ghosting" Prospective Employers.

Last Action

Notification that HB1197 is now Act 106

2/21/2023

Committee Referrals

Public Health, Welfare And Labor2/8/2023
Public Health, Welfare and Labor1/23/2023

Full Bill Text

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