This bill amends the eligibility requirements for unemployment benefits in Montana, specifically for job-attached workers. It stipulates that individuals who have been job-attached for longer than 10 weeks must meet the same work-seeking requirements as those who are not job-attached. The definition of "job-attached" is clarified to include individuals with a definite or approximate date of hire for full-time work or those employed part-time with a reasonable expectation of transitioning to full-time work. Additionally, the bill specifies that the new requirements do not apply to union-attached employees as defined by department rules.

The bill also amends Section 39-51-2104 of the Montana Code Annotated to incorporate the new requirements for job-attached employees. It emphasizes that the general eligibility conditions for receiving unemployment benefits will now include compliance with the new job-seeking requirements for job-attached individuals. The bill aims to ensure that all individuals receiving unemployment benefits are actively seeking work, thereby promoting a more equitable system for benefit eligibility.

Statutes affected:
HB0468_1.pdf: 39-51-2104
HB0468_2.pdf: 39-51-2104
Amended: 39-51-2104
Introduced: 39-51-2104