FL S0844

Prohibits unemployment benefits from being charged to an employer's record when a worker is separated due to termination of a federal contract awarded to that employer, unless the contract was terminated for default; this provision expires December 31, 2017.

Prohibits unemployment benefits from being charged to an employer's record when a worker is separated because federal law, regulation, or executive order mandates a higher security clearance or background check for the same or similar work, and the Federal Government denies the individual's eligibility to continue.

Applies to regular and short-time compensation benefits paid to eligible individuals, consistent with existing provisions for natural disasters, oil spills, terrorist attacks, and other similar disasters of national significance.

Takes effect July 1, 2014.