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A 5667

Relates to the ability of an individual collecting unemployment to obtain part-time work

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Dana Levenberg

Overview: Bill A 5667 relates to the ability of an individual collecting unemployment to obtain part-time work.Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to provide more flexibility for ind

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Bill Summary · A 5667

Overview: Bill A 5667 relates to the ability of an individual collecting unemployment to obtain part-time work.
Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to provide more flexibility for individuals receiving unemployment benefits to engage in part-time work without jeopardizing their eligibility for benefits. This is intended to help unemployed individuals supplement their income and transition back into the workforce more gradually.
Key Provisions:
- Allows individuals collecting unemployment to earn a certain amount of income from part-time work without having their benefits reduced
- Establishes guidelines and limits for the amount of part-time earnings that can be excluded from unemployment benefit calculations
- Requires the state labor department to develop policies and procedures to implement and administer the part-time work provisions
Affected Parties and Impacts: Individuals collecting unemployment benefits would be able to take on part-time work without fully losing their unemployment compensation. This could help ease the financial burden and facilitate a smoother return to full-time employment.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been referred to the Labor Committee for further consideration and potential amendments before advancing through the legislative process.

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

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