MN HF3044

Amends the definition of "available for suitable employment" to specify that applicants unable to perform their usual occupation due to illness or injury are available if they can perform other employment and are willing to accept it.

Clarifies that students with regularly scheduled classes must be willing to discontinue classes to accept suitable employment unless they are in reemployment assistance training.

Changes all appeal deadlines in Minnesota Statutes chapter 268 from 20 calendar days to 45 calendar days.

Maintains existing restrictions on availability, including that applicants cannot be absent from the labor market for personal reasons or have non-standard work hour restrictions unless normal for their occupation.