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 factors. Notably, the bill introduces a new section (402.7) that ensures employees are not deemed ineligible for benefits if they leave work due to domestic violence situations that jeopardize their safety or that of their family members.

Additionally, the bill outlines the types of documentation that can be used to verify a domestic violence situation, such as protective orders or statements from professionals. It mandates that this documentation remains confidential and cannot be disclosed to employers. The Department of Labor and Industry is tasked with consulting relevant advocacy groups to implement these changes effectively. The bill also includes provisions for automatic relief from charges for employers related to claims determined eligible under the new domestic violence criteria, without requiring a request from the employer. The act is set to take effect six months after its passage.