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NY A09540
Bill
Status
3/16/2022
Primary Sponsor
Monica Wallace
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AI Summary
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Reduces the unemployment insurance benefit suspension period for striking workers from two consecutive weeks to one week, effective immediately.
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Allows workers to accumulate benefit rights before the one-week suspension ends if the strike or industrial controversy is terminated early.
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Eliminates the suspension of benefits if the employer hires a permanent replacement worker for the employee's position, unless the employer certifies in writing that the employee can return to their prior job.
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Permits employers who fail to reinstate certified employees to be subject to penalties of up to $750 per employee per week of benefits lost, with penalties deposited into the unemployment insurance control fund.
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Allows the waiting period to be served during the suspension period for striking workers, whereas it previously could not be served concurrently.
Legislative Description
Relates to decreasing the length of the suspension period applicable to certain individuals who lose their jobs due to a labor dispute, such as a strike, and who seek to obtain unemployment insurance benefits; decreases the suspension period from two consecutive weeks to one week; permits the waiting period to be served during a suspension period.
Last Action
referred to labor
3/16/2022