This bill amends Iowa's unemployment benefits eligibility criteria for individuals participating in strikes or labor disputes. Specifically, it stipulates that individuals will not be disqualified from receiving unemployment benefits starting on the 15th day of their participation in a work stoppage due to a strike or labor dispute at their last place of employment. Additionally, the bill waives the work search requirements for these individuals, which is a significant change from current law where such individuals are typically disqualified from benefits, with certain exceptions.

The bill also makes specific amendments to existing legal language. It inserts provisions that clarify the conditions under which the work search requirements and disqualification for failing to seek suitable work are waived. Notably, it removes a subsection from the current law that likely pertains to disqualifications, thereby streamlining the eligibility process for those involved in labor disputes. Overall, the bill aims to provide greater support for workers engaged in strikes by ensuring they have access to unemployment benefits during their participation.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 96.4, 96.1A, 96.5