LD797

This bill mandates weekly work search efforts for unemployment benefits and removes temporary unemployment exemptions.

This bill updates Maine's unemployment compensation laws by requiring claimants to actively seek work each week and submit evidence of their efforts. It lists specific activities that count as work search efforts, such as submitting resumes or attending job fairs. The Department of Labor will audit a sample of these reports to ensure compliance. Additionally, the bill removes the exemption allowing individuals to receive benefits while temporarily unemployed.