Senate Bill 151 amends the existing statute regarding unemployment insurance claims by establishing a new requirement for the Department of Workforce Development (DWD). Specifically, 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 bill modifies Section 108.09 (1) of the statutes, which outlines the responsibilities of employers when notified of a benefit claim. The new legal language inserted into the statute emphasizes the timeframe for employer responses, ensuring that they are not rushed in providing information that could impact the determination of unemployment benefits. The bill is set to take effect for claims filed for the week beginning on or after the effective date of the legislation.

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