Senate Bill 151 amends Wisconsin's unemployment insurance laws by modifying the requirements for employers when responding to requests for information regarding unemployment benefit claims. Specifically, the bill mandates that the Department of Workforce Development (DWD) must allow employers a minimum of 12 business days to respond to initial requests for information related to a claim. 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 for benefits.

The bill updates Section 108.09 (1) of the statutes, which outlines the filing process for unemployment claims. The new language inserted into the statute emphasizes the requirement for the DWD to grant this response time to employers, ensuring a more structured process for handling unemployment claims. The act will take effect for requests 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