Senate Bill 151 amends the existing statute regarding unemployment insurance claims by establishing a new requirement for the Department of Workforce Development (DWD). The bill mandates that DWD must allow employers a minimum of 12 business days to respond to initial requests for information related to unemployment insurance benefit claims. This change aims to provide employers with adequate time to gather and submit necessary information regarding claimants' employment separations, work dates, wages, and other relevant details that may affect eligibility.

The specific legal language amended in the statute includes the insertion of a provision that explicitly states the 12 business day response period for employers. Additionally, the bill maintains the requirement for employers to promptly inform DWD of any eligibility questions regarding a claim, along with the reasons for their objections. The new provisions will apply to requests for information related to claims filed for the week beginning on or after the effective date of the bill.

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