This bill amends the Unemployment Compensation Law in Pennsylvania, specifically Section 401(f), which outlines the qualifications required to secure unemployment compensation. The amendment stipulates that compensation will be payable to any employee who becomes unemployed, provided they have worked ten credit weeks and earned remuneration equal to or exceeding fifteen times their weekly benefit rate after separation from work under disqualifying circumstances. This replaces the previous requirement of six times the weekly benefit rate. Additionally, the amendment clarifies that these provisions do not apply to individuals who are suspended from work due to a leave of absence granted by their last employer, as long as they have made a reasonable effort to return to work after the leave.

The bill aims to update the qualifications for unemployment compensation to better reflect current economic conditions and to provide clearer guidelines for employees who may be disqualified from receiving benefits. The changes are intended to ensure that individuals who have recently worked and earned a sufficient amount are eligible for compensation, thereby supporting those who are unemployed due to circumstances beyond their control. The act is set to take effect six months after its passage.