ID S1019

Allows unemployment benefit claimants who voluntarily leave employment due to domestic violence to qualify for benefits if they made reasonable efforts to preserve employment and the leaving was necessary to protect themselves or a minor child.

Defines domestic violence to include acts under Idaho Code section 39-6303 and stalking in the second degree under Idaho Code section 18-7906.

Permits military spouses to qualify for unemployment benefits when voluntarily leaving employment due to a spouse's permanent change of station orders requiring relocation, provided reasonable accommodation discussions were attempted with the employer.

Defines "military spouse" as the spouse of an armed forces member or reserve component stationed in Idaho, and "permanent change of station orders" as military assignment or transfer without return to the previous duty station.

Effective date: July 1, 2023, with the act declared an emergency measure.