Unemployment Insurance - Work Search Requirement - Exemption for Federal Civilian Employees During a Federal Government Shutdown
Sponsor: Chair, Economic Matters CommitteeCommittee: Economic MattersSubject: Unemployment InsuranceStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 102 (as of Nov 13, 2024)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Authorizing the Secretary of Labor to exempt a federal civilian employee who has been furloughed from the requirement to be actively seeking work for unemployment insurance benefits eligibility if, during the furlough, the employee remains able to work, available for work, and work-attached.
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Testimony (6)
MGA witness listFAV 6Favorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Braun, Alexislobbyist | Maryland Department of Labor | Oral |
| FAV | Fulginiti, Andrew | Maryland Department of Labor | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Edwards, Donna | Maryland State & DC AFL-CIO | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Cross, Cashenna | NAACP | Oral |
| FAV | Chair, Economic Matters Committee, Chair, Economic Matters Committee | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Fink, Nelda | Individual | Position only |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVBraun, AlexisMaryland Department of LaborRegistered for: Medical Mutual Liability Insurance Society of Maryland