HB3952 Summary

• Expands unemployment insurance ineligibility to include individuals discharged for committing a misdemeanor in connection with their work, in addition to existing felony provisions.

• Eliminates accrual of benefit rights for wages earned prior to discharge for a felony or misdemeanor committed in connection with work, or for work-related theft, provided the employer notifies the Director and the individual admits to or is convicted of the act.

• Adds new provision prohibiting any unemployment benefits for individuals found guilty of or granted supervision for a felony or misdemeanor committed against a former employer while receiving benefits based on employment with that former employer.

• Takes effect January 1, 2013.