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BILL NUMBER:S5995
Title of bill
An act to amend the labor law, in relation to claims for unemployment benefits
Purpose or general idea of bill
To extend the time allowance, under certain circumstances, for appealing a benefits determination.
Justification
This legislation is being proposed to assist employees who were denied unemployment benefits based on alleged wrongful termination.
The bill extends from one year to 18 months the time in which a benefits claim may be reviewed. Further, the bill allows an employee up to three years to request a review of the original determination if the review is based on an employer's "willful misrepresentation or false statements."
With respect to a benefits determination defined in the bill, an employer who willfully makes a false statement about an employee or intentionally misrepresents the facts is guilty of a misdemeanor. Under current law, only an employee is subject to this penalty.
Prior legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications to state and local government
Dependent on the number of individuals who meet the criteria for appealing a benefits determination as defined in the bill.
Effective date
Immediately.
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