Montana HB812 revises unemployment laws for non-professional employees of educational institutions.

Montana HB812 amends the unemployment benefits law to allow non-professional employees of educational institutions to claim benefits as permitted under federal law. The bill specifies that benefits are payable for weeks of unemployment during periods between academic years or terms, provided the employee has a contract or reasonable assurance of employment for the subsequent term. Benefits are denied for weeks during established vacation periods or holiday recesses.

Montana HB812 revises unemployment laws for non-professional employees of educational institutions.

Montana HB812 amends the unemployment benefits law to allow non-professional employees of educational institutions to claim benefits as permitted under federal law. The bill specifies that benefits are payable for weeks of unemployment during periods between academic years or terms, provided the employee has a contract or reasonable assurance of employment for the subsequent term. Benefits are denied for weeks during established vacation periods or holiday recesses.