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DE HB352

Bill

Status

Passed

7/16/2020

Primary Sponsor

Edward Osienski

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Origin

House of Representatives

150th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Delaware Secretary of Labor to develop emergency rules amending the Delaware Unemployment Insurance Code in response to COVID-19

  • Enhances flexibility of the unemployment insurance program to address temporary layoffs, isolation, and quarantine situations caused by the pandemic

  • Ensures unemployment benefits remain available to individuals whose employment has been directly impacted by COVID-19

  • Codifies into state law the emergency powers previously granted to the Secretary of Labor through Governor Carney's March 2020 State of Emergency declarations

  • The Act expires on March 31, 2021

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Powers Of The Delaware Secretary Of Labor Related To Unemployment Compensation In Response To The Covid-19 Pandemic.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

7/16/2020

Committee Referrals

Labor6/17/2020

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