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LB 544

Disqualify certain individuals from receiving benefits under the Employment Security Law

109th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Robert Dover

LB 544 - Disqualify Certain Individuals from Unemployment Benefits OverviewBill Number: LB 544 Title: Disqualify certain individuals from receiving benefits under the Employment S

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Bill Summary · LB 544

LB 544 - Disqualify Certain Individuals from Unemployment Benefits

Overview

Bill Number: LB 544
Title: Disqualify certain individuals from receiving benefits under the Employment Security Law
Status: Provisions/portions of LB544 amended into LB532 by AM692
Introduced: January 22, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The primary intent of LB 544 is to amend the Employment Security Law to disqualify certain individuals from receiving unemployment benefits. The bill aims to address perceived issues of fraud and abuse within the unemployment insurance system by establishing stricter eligibility criteria.

Key Provisions

  • Disqualifies individuals who were terminated from their previous job for cause, including misconduct, from receiving unemployment benefits
  • Requires claimants to provide documentation proving they were not terminated for cause in order to receive benefits
  • Empowers the Nebraska Department of Labor to investigate claims and request additional information to verify eligibility
  • Establishes penalties, including fines and potential criminal charges, for individuals who knowingly provide false information to obtain unemployment benefits

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Unemployed individuals seeking to claim unemployment benefits in Nebraska would be subject to the new eligibility requirements and verification process
  • Employers may see a reduction in unemployment insurance costs if fewer claims are approved under the stricter guidelines
  • The Nebraska Department of Labor would be responsible for implementing the new verification procedures and investigating potential fraud

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

Portions of LB 544 were amended into LB 532, a larger bill addressing various aspects of the state's Employment Security Law, through AM 692. The amended provisions are currently moving through the legislative process as part of LB 532. If passed, the new eligibility requirements and verification procedures would take effect 90 days after the bill is signed into law.

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

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