RS31330 / H0558

This legislation modifies the maximum duration of regular unemployment benefits and simplifies the existing complex benefit duration formula. Current law uses two variables to determine whether an unemployment claimant is eligible for between 10 and 26 weeks of benefits. This legislation establishes a maximum of 10 weeks of benefit for part-time workers, and 14 weeks of benefits for full-time workers. Additionally, for full-time workers who are job attached and seasonally unemployed, an additional 2 weeks of benefits is available (for a total of 16 weeks of benefits for job attached full-time workers waiting to be recalled to work). The additional 2 week of benefits are not available for part-time workers. Reducing the maximum duration of unemployment benefits will promote faster re-employment of unemployed workers and help address the ongoing worker shortage in Idaho.

Bill Text

Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note

Legislative Co-sponsors

Bill on Idaho Legislature site