An Act amending the act of December 5, 1936 (2nd Sp.Sess., 1937 P.L.2897, No.1), known as the Unemployment Compensation Law, in contributions by employers and employees, further providing for relief from charges; and, in compensation, further providing for ineligibility for compensation and providing for eligibility related to domestic violence.
HB 1692 amends Pennsylvania's unemployment compensation law to protect workers facing domestic violence and clarify employer cost relief. It adds a new provision (Section 402.7) stating workers who leave jobs due to domestic violence safety risks cannot be disqualified for unemployment benefits. The bill also revises existing rules to provide employers relief from extra charges when workers are separated for reasons like willful misconduct or certain discharges. These changes directly affect Pennsylvania workers seeking unemployment benefits and employers paying into the unemployment fund.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Jul 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jul 1, 2025
Last action Jul 1, 2025
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Jul 1, 2025
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Referred to Labor & Industry
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1 primary · 16 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Barb Gleim
RRepublican
Co
Aaron Bernstine
RRepublican
Co
Alec Ryncavage
RRepublican
Co
Chad Reichard
RRepublican
Co
Craig Staats
RRepublican
Co
Dave Zimmerman
RRepublican
Co
Joe Hamm
RRepublican
Co
Josh Bashline
RRepublican
Co
Keith Greiner
RRepublican
Co
Marc Anderson
RRepublican
Co
Mike Jones
RRepublican
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