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NY A01189
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2023
Primary Sponsor
Jonathan Jacobson
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AI Summary
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Amends Labor Law Section 593 to add a new subdivision allowing claimants to receive unemployment benefits for voluntary separation from employment during the COVID-19 emergency declared under Executive Order 202 of 2020.
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Eliminates disqualification from unemployment benefits when a claimant voluntarily leaves employment due to fear of COVID-19 exposure while working.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Allows a claimant who voluntarily separates from employment during the COVID-19 emergency to receive unemployment benefits.
Last Action
referred to labor
1/3/2024
Committee Referrals
Labor1/13/2023
Full Bill Text
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