Decreases the suspension period for unemployment benefits from two weeks to one week for workers affected by labor disputes.

This bill amends the labor law to reduce the suspension period for unemployment insurance benefits from two consecutive weeks to one week for individuals who lose their jobs due to a labor dispute, such as a strike. The waiting period and suspension period will be served concurrently. The change applies to those who are not employed by or participating in the industrial controversy that caused their unemployment. The act takes effect immediately.

Decreases the suspension period for unemployment benefits from two weeks to one week for workers affected by labor disputes.

This bill amends the labor law to reduce the suspension period for unemployment insurance benefits from two consecutive weeks to one week for individuals who lose their jobs due to a labor dispute, such as a strike. The waiting period and suspension period will be served concurrently. The change applies to those who are not employed by or participating in the industrial controversy that caused their unemployment. The act takes effect immediately.