DE SB244

Eliminates the 2-week unemployment benefits disqualification period for workers involved in labor disputes if the dispute is caused by the employer's failure to comply with a contract, collective bargaining agreement, or state/federal labor law

Removes the 2-week disqualification period if an employer hires permanent replacement workers during a labor dispute

Requires employers who want to maintain the disqualification period to certify in writing that striking workers will be able to return to their positions after the dispute ends

Imposes a penalty of up to $750 per employee per week on employers who certify workers can return but then fail to reinstate them, with lost benefits recoverable by the affected workers

Maintains immediate unemployment benefits eligibility for workers affected by lockouts, which occur when employers refuse to let employees continue working under existing contract terms during negotiations