IL HB4613

Amends the definition of "misconduct" under the Unemployment Insurance Act to remove the requirement that misconduct be "deliberate and willful," making it sufficient for misconduct to constitute a violation of an employer's reasonable rule or policy.

Misconduct now includes violations of employer rules that have harmed the employing unit or other employees, or violations that are repeated despite a warning or instruction from the employer.

Removes the word "explicit" from the requirement that an employer provide a warning or instruction regarding repeated misconduct.

Maintains the existing provision that individuals discharged for misconduct are ineligible for benefits until they become reemployed and earn at least their current weekly benefit amount in each of four calendar weeks.

Preserves the existing felony and theft provisions, which deny benefit accrual for individuals discharged for committing a felony or theft in connection with their work.