Amendment H-8086 to HF 2524

Filed February 28, 2024 in the House by

What it changes

1. Page 1, before line 1 by inserting: “Section
2. Section 96.4, subsection 3, paragraph b, Code 2024, is amended to read as follows: b. Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, the department may establish by rule a process to waive or alter the work search requirements of this subsection for a claim for benefits if an individual has a reasonable expectation that the individual will be returning to employment and is attached to a regular job or industry or is a member in good standing of a union therein eligible for referral for employment , and if the individual’s employer will continue to cover the cost of health insurance, and other employment benefits provided to the employee by the employer, during the period of the waiver or alteration . To be considered attached to a regular job or industry, an individual must be on a short-term temporary layoff. If work is not available at the conclusion of the layoff period due to short-term circumstances beyond the employer’s control, the employer may request an extension of the waiver or alteration for up to two weeks from the department. For purposes of this paragraph, “short-term temporary layoff” means a layoff period of sixteen weeks or less due to seasonal weather conditions that impact the ability to perform work related to highway construction, repair, or maintenance with , which has a specific return-to-work date verified by the employer.”
3. By renumbering as necessary.

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