HB 3434
Provides that an individual otherwise eligible for unemployment insurance benefits is not disqualified for any week that the individual's unemployment is due to a labor dispute in active progress at the individual's place of employment.
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Bill overview
This bill changes Oregon unemployment insurance rules to protect workers who lose their jobs due to labor disputes. It states that an individual otherwise eligible for benefits will not be disqualified for a week if their unemployment is caused by an active labor dispute at their workplace. The bill also includes provisions regarding layoffs, drug testing, and domestic violence protection, and declares an emergency, effective upon passage.
Key provisions
- Provides that unemployment benefits are not disqualified for weeks due to active labor disputes.
- Defines circumstances under which an individual may be eligible for benefits even during a labor dispute (e.g., layoff prior to the dispute, replacement hiring).
- Addresses drug testing policies and potential exemptions for rehabilitation programs.
- Includes provisions related to domestic violence, stalking, sexual assault, and bias crimes, allowing affected workers to leave employment without penalty.
- Amends ORS 657.176 and 657.200 to clarify eligibility criteria and procedures.
- Repeals a previous law regarding unemployment benefits for labor disputes.
- Establishes a process for addressing non-compliance with federal unemployment laws.
Who is affected
- Unemployed workers
- Employers
- Oregon Department of Employment
- Labor unions
- Individuals experiencing domestic violence
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