US Labor Department proposes national minimum of five weekly work searches for jobless benefits
Key points
- The proposal sets a national minimum of five qualifying work searches per week.
- Many states currently require two to three weekly searches.
- States keep leeway in deciding which activities qualify.
The US Department of Labor on Monday proposed a rule requiring unemployment insurance beneficiaries to complete at least five qualifying work searches per week as a condition of receiving benefits. Many states currently require two to three weekly searches, so job seekers in some states would have to double or triple their efforts under the draft. States would retain some leeway in deciding which activities qualify. The rule is still at the proposal stage. For reference only, not legal advice.
What employers should do
- Monitor the comment period and watch for changes in how states define qualifying work searches.
Policy details
- Jurisdiction
- Federal
- Status
- Proposed rule
- Effective date
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