Assembly Bill 622 proposes several amendments to Wisconsin's unemployment insurance law. Notably, the bill extends the period during which claimants are required to accept suitable work from six weeks to ten weeks after becoming unemployed. Additionally, it modifies the eligibility criteria for claimants who quit unsuitable work, allowing them to remain eligible for benefits if they terminate such work within ten weeks, rather than the previous thirty days. The bill also expands the exception for employees who quit to relocate with their spouse, broadening it to include relocations required by any employer, not just the U.S. armed forces.

The bill includes specific legal changes, such as the repeal of a provision in section 108.04 (7) (t) 1., and amendments to sections 108.04 (7) (e), (7) (t) 2., (8) (d) (intro.), and (8) (dm). These changes aim to provide greater flexibility and support for unemployed individuals in Wisconsin, particularly in terms of job acceptance and eligibility for benefits after quitting unsuitable work. The bill is set to take effect on the first Sunday of the second month following its publication.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 108.04(7)(e), 108.04, 108.04(7)(t)1, 108.04(7)(t)2, 108.04(8)(d)(intro.), 108.04(8)(dm)