Assembly Bill 146 amends Wisconsin's unemployment insurance laws by establishing a specific timeframe for employers to respond to requests for information regarding unemployment benefit claims. The bill mandates that the Department of Workforce Development (DWD) must allow employers a minimum of 12 business days to provide the necessary information in response to an initial request related to a claim. This change aims to ensure that employers have adequate time to gather and submit the required information, which may include details about employment separations, work dates, wages, and other relevant factors that could affect a claimant's eligibility for benefits.

The bill modifies the existing statute 108.09 (1) by inserting language that explicitly states the 12-business-day response requirement for employers. This amendment is intended to enhance the process of determining unemployment insurance claims by providing a clearer timeline for employer responses, thereby potentially improving the efficiency and fairness of the claims process. The provisions of this act will apply to requests for information related to claims filed for the week beginning on or after the effective date of the legislation.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 108.09(1), 108.09