This bill proposes amendments to the Code of West Virginia regarding unemployment compensation benefits, specifically aiming to reduce the duration for which individuals can receive these benefits. The new legal language stipulates that the total amount of time an individual may receive unemployment compensation benefits is capped at 90 days every two calendar years. Furthermore, it establishes that an individual cannot qualify for unemployment benefits more than once in a single year. The bill also specifies that individuals who voluntarily quit their jobs without good cause or are terminated for misconduct will be disqualified from receiving benefits.

The bill seeks to streamline the unemployment compensation process and impose stricter eligibility criteria, thereby potentially reducing the financial burden on the state’s unemployment insurance system. By limiting the duration and frequency of benefits, the legislation aims to encourage individuals to seek employment more actively and reduce dependency on unemployment compensation.

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Introduced Version: 21A-6-3