BILL · 2019–20 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 6234

SB 6234: Unemployment claim disputes

Concerning the use of third parties by employers to dispute unemployment claims.

Summary

Prohibits the state and institutions of higher education, as an employer, from contracting with a private entity to (1) respond to written requests by the Employment Security Department (ESD) for information relating to unemployment insurance (UI) claims; (2) file appeals and petitions for review regarding an individual's right to benefits; or (3) represent the employer in UI claim appeals.
Provides for employer penalties of: (1) $1,000 for failing to respond to an ESD request for information and allowing a third-party payer to file a related appeal; and (2) an additional $1,000 if the appeal does not result in a denial of benefits.

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to the use of third parties by employers to dispute unemployment claims;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Feb 4, 2020Referred to Ways & Means. (SSB 6234)
Feb 4, 2020Referred to Ways & Means.
Feb 3, 2020And refer to Ways & Means. (SSB 6234)
Feb 3, 2020Minority; do not pass. (SSB 6234)
Feb 3, 2020Minority; without recommendation. (SSB 6234)
Feb 3, 2020LBRC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 6234)
Feb 3, 2020LBRC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Feb 3, 2020Minority; without recommendation.
Feb 3, 2020Minority; do not pass.
Feb 3, 2020And refer to Ways & Means.
Jan 13, 2020First reading, referred to Labor & Commerce.
Jan 10, 2020Prefiled for introduction.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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