This bill amends the Unemployment Compensation Law in Pennsylvania to provide clearer guidelines regarding employer charges for unemployment compensation and to establish eligibility criteria related to domestic violence. Key amendments include the addition of new subsections that specify circumstances under which employers can be relieved of charges for compensation paid to employees who are ineligible for benefits due to willful misconduct or other disqualifying conditions. Notably, the bill introduces provisions that expand the definition of ineligibility for compensation, including new criteria for voluntary leaving of work and specific reasons for discharge or suspension.

Additionally, the bill introduces a new section addressing eligibility related to domestic violence, ensuring that individuals who leave their employment due to domestic violence situations are not deemed ineligible for benefits. It outlines acceptable forms of verification for domestic violence claims and mandates confidentiality regarding such situations. The Department of Labor and Industry is tasked with consulting relevant advocacy groups to implement these changes effectively. The act is set to take effect six months after its passage.