This bill amends the Employment Security Law in Nebraska by updating provisions related to disqualifications for benefits due to labor disputes, as well as the processes for claim determinations and redeterminations. Specifically, it introduces a new provision allowing all claims arising from the same alleged labor dispute to be considered simultaneously. Additionally, the bill changes the language regarding who makes determinations on claims, replacing "a representative designated by the commissioner" with "the department." It also clarifies that a redetermination can be made if a review as part of the benefit accuracy measurement program finds an error in the original determination.

Furthermore, the bill outlines the conditions under which a claimant may be disqualified for benefits due to a labor dispute, emphasizing that individuals not involved in the dispute may still be eligible for benefits. It establishes that determinations must include specific information about the claimant's eligibility and that benefits cannot be withheld during an appeal process. The original sections of the law being amended are repealed, ensuring that the new provisions take effect.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 48-628.09, 48-630, 48-631
Final Reading: 48-628.09, 48-630, 48-631