H1149

Keep NC Working Act

Introduced·4/30/26

Establishes a short-time compensation program in North Carolina to provide benefits to employees whose hours are reduced to avoid layoffs.

The North Carolina Keep NC Working Act establishes a short-time compensation program to provide benefits to employees whose usual weekly hours are reduced to avoid layoffs. Eligible employees receive benefits based on the percentage of their usual weekly hours reduced. Employers must submit a plan for approval by the Division of Employment Security. The plan can be modified or revoked if it no longer meets the program's purposes. The program aims to prevent layoffs by offering compensation to employees during periods of reduced work hours.

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Where it stands

Current
Commerce and Economic Development Committee
Next
Committee decision

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History

May 4

House

Passed 1st Reading

May 4

House

Ref to the Com on Commerce and Economic Development, if favorable, Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

Apr 30

House

Filed