Assembly Bill 467 proposes significant changes to the unemployment insurance work search and registration requirements in Wisconsin. The bill repeals existing waiver provisions and allows the Department of Workforce Development (DWD) to establish waivers for work registration and search requirements through rule-making. Specifically, it permits DWD to create emergency rules for waivers if the secretary determines they are needed temporarily, with the ability to extend these rules for up to 60 days. Additionally, the bill specifies that the work search requirement does not apply to claimants who have been laid off but are expected to be recalled to work.

The bill also amends the criteria for claimants to remain eligible for benefits, including a new requirement for claimants to conduct a reasonable search for suitable work, defined as at least four actions per week, unless they are laid off with a reasonable expectation of reemployment. The DWD is tasked with verifying the claimant's employment status and considering factors such as the employer's history of layoffs and reemployments. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the process for claimants while providing the DWD with greater flexibility in managing unemployment insurance requirements.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 108.04(2)(a)(intro.), 108.04, 108.04(2)(a)3, 108.04(2)(b), 108.04(2)(bb), 108.04(2)(bd), 108.04(2)(bm)