Decreases the suspension period for unemployment insurance benefits from two weeks to one week for those who lose their jobs due to a labor dispute.

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 bill also provides that benefits will not be suspended if the employer hires a permanent replacement worker or if the claimant is not participating in the industrial controversy. The changes take effect immediately.

Decreases the suspension period for unemployment insurance benefits from two weeks to one week for those who lose their jobs due to a labor dispute.

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 bill also provides that benefits will not be suspended if the employer hires a permanent replacement worker or if the claimant is not participating in the industrial controversy. The changes take effect immediately.