SB 1301
An Act amending the act of December 5, 1936 (2nd Sp.Sess., 1937 P.L.2897, No.1), known as the Unemployment Compensation Law, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions.
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Bill overview
This bill amends Pennsylvania’s Unemployment Compensation Law by clarifying the definition of ‘employment.’ Specifically, it excludes services performed by aliens admitted to the United States for temporary, seasonal labor under specific immigration laws. This change aims to ensure that certain workers, who are typically temporary and seasonal, are not counted as ‘employment’ for unemployment compensation purposes.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘employment’ to exclude services performed by aliens admitted for temporary, seasonal labor.
- Specifically references relevant sections of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
- Amends Section 4(l)(4) of the Unemployment Compensation Law.
- Clarifies the scope of ‘employment’ within the existing law.
- Updates the effective date of the definition change.
Who is affected
- Unemployed workers in Pennsylvania
- Employers in Pennsylvania
- The Department of Labor and Industry
- Immigrants working in temporary, seasonal labor
- The State Treasurer
Notable changes
- Expands the definition of ‘employment’ to specifically exclude certain temporary alien workers.
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Cosponsors
Judith Schwank
Timothy Kearney
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