1999 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 1124

File Code: Unemployment Insurance
Sponsored By:
Delegates Dobson, Montague, and DeCarlo
Entitled:
Unemployment Insurance - Eligibility for Benefits

Synopsis:

Expanding eligibility for unemployment benefits to individuals who voluntarily leave work immediately following the birth or adoption of a child and are the primary provider of care for the child; providing that the birth or adoption of a child may constitute good cause for voluntarily leaving work; providing for the period of time during which such individuals are eligible to receive unemployment benefits; and providing that these individuals are deemed to be in compliance with certain benefit eligibility requirements.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
2/24
First Reading House Rules
3/1
Re-referred Economic Matters
Hearing 3/16 at 1:00 p.m.
3/23
Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters
Senate Action
No Action
Sponsored by:
Delegate Michael V. Dobson, District 43
Delegate Diane DeCarlo, District 6
Delegate Kenneth C. Montague, Jr., District 43
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
FAMILY LAW -see also- ADOPTION; DIVORCE; DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
MINORS -see also- AGE OF MAJORITY; JUVENILE CAUSES; YOUTH
UNEMPLOYMENT
WORK, LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT -see also- LEAVE; O.T.; SALARIES.
Bill affects the following Statutes:
Labor and Employment
( 8-808 , 8-902 , 8-903 , 8-1001 , 8-1005 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered