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SSB 1110

A bill for an act relating to disqualification for unemployment benefits for other compensation received and including applicability provisions.

2025-2026 Regular Session

SSB 1110 tightens unemployment benefits by expanding disqualification criteria for those receiving severance or similar payments, reducing benefits accordingly.

Subcommittee recommends amendment and passage.
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Bill Summary · SSB 1110

Summary of Bill SSB 1110

Bill Overview

  • Bill Number: SSB 1110
  • Title: A bill for an act relating to disqualification for unemployment benefits for other compensation received and including applicability provisions.
  • Status: Subcommittee recommends amendment and passage.
  • Introduced: February 11, 2025
  • Classification: Proposed bill
  • Subject Areas: Labor and employment, salaries and wages, unemployment, unemployment compensation

Purpose and Intent

The primary purpose of SSB 1110 is to amend existing laws regarding unemployment benefits disqualification. Specifically, it aims to clarify and expand the conditions under which individuals may be disqualified from receiving unemployment benefits based on other forms of compensation received upon separation from employment.

Key Provisions

  1. Expanded Disqualification Criteria:

    • The bill adds "any other remuneration in connection with separation from employment" to the existing list of disqualifying payments, which currently includes:
      • Wages in lieu of notice
      • Separation allowance
      • Severance pay
      • Dismissal pay

  2. Reduction of Benefits:

    • If an individual receives a payment that exceeds the unemployment benefits they would otherwise be entitled to for a week, their benefits in subsequent weeks will be reduced by the amount of that payment.
    • This reduction will continue until the total amount of benefits reduced equals the total amount of the payment received.

  3. Applicability:

    • The provisions of this bill will apply to payments received by individuals on or after the effective date of the bill.

Impact

  • Affected Individuals: This bill will primarily affect individuals who are separated from their employment and receive any form of compensation related to that separation.
  • Unemployment Benefits: Those who receive severance pay or similar payments may find their unemployment benefits reduced or disqualified altogether, depending on the amount received.
  • Employers: Employers may need to adjust their severance and separation policies in light of this legislation to ensure compliance with the new disqualification criteria.

Procedural Aspects

  • Subcommittee Actions:
    • The bill was introduced and referred to the Workforce committee on February 11, 2025.
    • A subcommittee meeting was held on February 17, 2025, with a recommendation for amendment and passage made on February 18, 2025.

Conclusion

SSB 1110 seeks to tighten the regulations surrounding unemployment benefits in relation to other forms of compensation received upon separation from employment. By expanding the criteria for disqualification and establishing a mechanism for reducing benefits, the bill aims to ensure that unemployment compensation is appropriately aligned with other financial support received by individuals during their transition out of the workforce.

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

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