Employment Status Confirmation for Long-Term Unemployed
This bill proposes changes to federal unemployment benefits for long-term unemployed individuals. If you have received unemployment benefits for over 30 weeks, your state unemployment agency will need to confirm your employment status with your last employer. If your employer reports that you refused to return to work, your benefits may be terminated.
Key points
Requires employment status confirmation for individuals receiving unemployment benefits for over 30 weeks.
State unemployment agencies will contact last employers to verify if a position is unavailable or if the individual refused to return to work.
Federal unemployment benefits may be terminated if an individual refuses to return to work.
Benefits may also be terminated if the employer fails to provide requested information.
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