This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to establish that individuals who fail random testing for alcohol or illegal controlled substances while employed in safety-sensitive positions will be disqualified from receiving unemployment compensation benefits. The specific legal language added to the existing law clarifies that failure to comply with such testing requirements will result in a loss of benefits until the individual has worked for at least 30 days in covered employment following the disqualification.

The bill also outlines various other disqualifications for unemployment benefits, including voluntary resignation without good cause, misconduct leading to discharge, and failure to seek suitable work. The intent of the legislation is to ensure that individuals in safety-sensitive roles are held to strict standards regarding substance use, thereby promoting workplace safety and accountability.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 21A-6-3