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CA AB944
Bill
Status
Failed
2/1/2016
Primary Sponsor
Jay Obernolte
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AI Summary
- Amends Section 1951 of the Unemployment Insurance Code to change the default format for unemployment insurance hearings from in-person to telephone
- Requires hearings to be conducted by telephone unless a party or representative requests an alternative format in accordance with board regulations
- Removes the existing requirement that parties requesting telephone participation must demonstrate "good cause"
- Maintains the California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board's authority to establish regulations governing hearing procedures and alternative formats
Legislative Description
Unemployment compensation benefits: hearing procedures.
Last Action
From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
2/1/2016
Committee Referrals
Insurance3/16/2015
Full Bill Text
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