Senate Bill 457 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 benefits before they can start receiving unemployment insurance (UI) payments. The bill repeals sections 108.02 (26m) and 108.04 (3) of the statutes, which pertain to this waiting period, allowing claimants to receive benefits starting from their first week of eligibility.

Additionally, the bill amends section 108.04 (11) (bm) to clarify that any ineligibility due to concealment will be applied against benefits and weeks of eligibility, but it removes the provision that previously denied waiting period credit for the period of ineligibility. This change aims to streamline the process for claimants and ensure they receive benefits more promptly. The act 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)