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NY A01189

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2023

Primary Sponsor

Jonathan Jacobson

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Origin

Assembly

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • Eliminates disqualification from unemployment benefits when a claimant voluntarily leaves employment due to fear of COVID-19 exposure while working.

  • 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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