MN HF2443

Modifies maximum unemployment benefits based on statewide unemployment rate: 4 times weekly benefit if rate is 3%+, 10 times if 4%+, 18 times if 5%+, or 26 times if 6%+, with eligibility requirements tied to participation in education, training, entrepreneurship programs or earned income.

Changes earnings deduction threshold from 55% to 50% for applicants earning less than 125% of their weekly unemployment benefit amount.

Requires applicants to document at least five reasonable, diligent efforts to seek suitable employment for each week a benefits application or request is made.

Appropriates $3,000,000 annually from the unemployment insurance contingent account for wage support payments of $3 per hour to employers who hire persons with disabilities.

Authorizes commissioner to waive availability for suitable employment and 32-hour work limitations for applicants starting a business, effective July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2016.