Assembly Bill 622 proposes several amendments to Wisconsin's unemployment insurance law, primarily aimed at modifying the conditions under which claimants are required to accept suitable work and the eligibility criteria for benefits after quitting a job. Notably, the bill extends the period during which claimants are not required to accept less favorable work from six weeks to ten weeks after becoming unemployed. Additionally, it changes the timeframe for claimants who quit unsuitable work to remain eligible for benefits from 30 calendar days to 10 weeks after starting the new job.

The bill also expands the eligibility for unemployment benefits for employees who quit their jobs to relocate with their spouses. Previously, this exception applied only to spouses of active-duty U.S. armed forces members; the new language allows it to apply to any employer's relocation. Other amendments include changes to the definitions of suitable work and the conditions under which claimants can be deemed ineligible for benefits. The bill aims to provide greater flexibility and support for unemployed individuals in Wisconsin.

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)