OK HB2505

Claimants must affirmatively certify during initial unemployment claims that all answers are true and correct, and must be made aware of the definition of misconduct as defined in Section 2-406.

Redefines "misconduct" to include intentional acts or omissions constituting material breach of job duties, unapproved absenteeism, indifference to duties, dishonesty, wrongdoing, law violations, and policy violations; eliminates requirement for prior warning notice.

Creates rebuttable presumption that any finding by state or federal agency of failure to meet civil, criminal, or professional standards constitutes misconduct unless employee proves otherwise with clear and convincing evidence.

Authorizes subtraction of reimbursed pay or back pay from unemployment benefits when claimant is on furlough or work stoppage due to budget shortfalls and later receives full reimbursement.

Repeals the Shared Work Unemployment Compensation Program (Sections 2-900 through 2-910) and becomes effective November 1, 2014.