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NY S03623

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

11/11/2021

Primary Sponsor

Robert Ortt

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Labor Law Section 593 to establish eligibility for unemployment benefits when an individual voluntarily separates from employment to accompany a spouse who is a member of the U.S. armed forces.

  • Requires that the accompanying spouse's relocation be to a location from which commuting to their former employment would be impractical.

  • Limits the eligibility provision to separations necessitated by a military transfer of the armed forces member spouse.

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Legislative Description

Provides that spouses who voluntarily separate from employment to accompany a spouse who is the subject of a military transfer shall be eligible for unemployment benefits.

Last Action

SIGNED CHAP.610

11/11/2021

Committee Referrals

Labor5/12/2021
Labor1/30/2021

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