2009 Senate Bill 848

Authorize unemployment benefits to some part time workers

Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 21, 2009

Introduced by Sen. Wayne Kuipers (R-30)

To authorize the payment of unemployment benefits to a worker who, in lieu of layoff, receives wages reduced by the employer by 25 percent or more under a “work share” plan filed with the unemployment agency.

Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Tourism