SB 1334 Summary

• Establishes a voluntary return to work program administered by the Department of Economic Security that provides structured training opportunities through participating employers for individuals receiving unemployment benefits.

• Participants must be at least 18 years old and may work 20-32 hours per week for up to 6 weeks while continuing to receive unemployment compensation benefits.

• The department must provide workers' compensation coverage to all program participants for any injuries or illnesses arising from their participation.

• Participating employers must have employees in Arizona, have at least one full-time position available, provide training benefits, not pay participants wages, not displace current employees, and sign written training agreements with participants.

• The program terminates on July 1, 2023, and may only operate if authorized by legislative appropriation.