Assembly Bill 469 proposes significant changes to the unemployment insurance system in Wisconsin by permanently eliminating the one-week waiting period for claimants. Currently, individuals must wait one week after becoming eligible for unemployment benefits before they can start receiving payments, although this waiting period can be suspended under certain circumstances. The bill seeks to repeal the relevant statutes that establish this waiting period, allowing claimants to receive benefits starting from their first week of eligibility.

Additionally, the bill amends existing language regarding ineligibility for benefits due to concealment, clarifying that claimants will not receive waiting period credit for the period of ineligibility applied. This change aims to streamline the process for claimants while ensuring that the department can effectively manage benefit eligibility. The bill is set to take effect on the Sunday following its publication and will apply to benefit years beginning on that date.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 108.02(26m), 108.02, 108.04(3), 108.04, 108.04(11)(bm)