IL SB4026

Claims adjusters must state all appeal rights and the ability to request waiver of recoupment in determinations of unemployment benefit eligibility, including the standard for granting such waivers.

Director of Employment Security may request the Comptroller and Secretary of the Treasury to withhold benefits received through an individual's own fault, consistent with state and federal law.

Unauthorized disclosure of unemployment information by state officers, employees, or agents constitutes a business offense rather than a Class B misdemeanor, eliminating the disqualification from state employment.

With written consent and non-disclosure agreement, the Director must provide claim-related information to public officers or their agents upon request.

Department of Employment Security must publish non-bid contracts for services, purchases, or sales on its website within 14 days of execution, except where prohibited by the Illinois Procurement Code or federal law.