The bill amends the Unemployment Compensation Law of Pennsylvania to enhance the qualifications required for individuals to secure unemployment compensation. Specifically, it introduces a new requirement under Section 401(d) that mandates claimants to report the receipt of various types of benefits to the Department of Labor and Industry. These benefits include indemnity benefits for disability under the Workers' Compensation Act, disability benefits under federal law, private insurance benefits related to disability, and unpaid leave provided under the Family and Medical Leave Act. This addition aims to ensure that the department has comprehensive information necessary to determine a claimant's eligibility for unemployment compensation.
The bill does not delete any existing legal language but adds significant new provisions to clarify the reporting obligations of claimants. The changes are intended to improve the administration of unemployment compensation by ensuring that all relevant benefits received by claimants are disclosed, thereby allowing for more accurate eligibility assessments. The act is set to take effect six months after its passage.