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SF 466

A bill for an act providing for disqualification for unemployment benefits due to separation from short-term employment with a fixed end date and including applicability provisions.

2025-2026 Regular Session

Iowa bill denies unemployment benefits to workers who voluntarily leave predetermined short-term employment, affecting seasonal and contract workers between positions.

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Bill Summary · SF 466

Legislative bill overview

SF 466 would disqualify workers from receiving unemployment benefits if they voluntarily leave short-term employment that had a predetermined end date. The bill establishes that separating from such fixed-term positions—where the employment duration was specified upfront—constitutes grounds for ineligibility, with provisions detailing how this applies to existing and future claims.

Why is this important

Unemployment insurance typically disqualifies workers who quit without "good cause," but this bill clarifies that leaving short-term contract work doesn't qualify as good cause, potentially affecting seasonal workers, temporary contractors, and gig economy participants. This could reduce unemployment claims costs for the state while simultaneously limiting benefit access for workers in inherently temporary positions who may face regular job transitions.

Potential points of contention

  • Fairness to temporary workers: Seasonal and contract workers may face repeated ineligibility gaps between fixed-term positions through no fault of their own, despite contributing to unemployment insurance
  • Definition precision: The bill's language regarding what constitutes a "fixed end date" and how clearly it must be communicated could create disputes and inconsistent application
  • Economic impact on low-wage workers: Temporary and seasonal employment is disproportionately common in lower-wage sectors, potentially affecting vulnerable workers' financial stability between jobs

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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