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2004 SESSION

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HB 840 Unemployment compensation; provision for victims of domestic violence or sexual assault.

Introduced by: Viola O. Baskerville | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Unemployment compensation for victims of domestic violence or sexual assault. Provides that a claimant's voluntary departure from work as a direct result of domestic violence or sexual assault constitutes "good cause" for leaving employment and will not disqualify the claimant from receiving unemployment benefits. Benefits paid to qualifying claimants shall be charged against the pool rather than against the claimant's employer.

FULL TEXT

• 01/14/04  House: Presented & ordered printed, prefiled 01/14/04 040509228  pdf

HISTORY

• 01/14/04  House: Presented & ordered printed, prefiled 01/14/04 040509228
• 01/14/04  House: Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
• 01/29/04  House: Tabled in Commerce and Labor (22-Y 0-N)