Concerning unemployment insurance benefits for workers separated from employment as a result of employer-initiated layoffs or workforce reductions.

Also relevant to:W-2 worker (non-union)

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This bill changes unemployment insurance rules for workers who lose their jobs due to layoffs. If an employer announces layoffs and asks for volunteers, and an employee volunteers and is then laid off, they will be considered unemployed through no fault of their own. This applies to separations starting June 14, 2026, and does not affect workers who are not part of these specific layoff processes.

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