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 compensation, further providing for benefits based on service for educational institutions.
SB 562 amends Pennsylvania's unemployment compensation law to change how benefits are calculated for workers at educational institutions between academic terms. It removes the requirement that individuals must have "reasonable assurance" of returning to work at the same institution during the next academic year to qualify for benefits. This directly affects teachers, staff, and other employees at schools or colleges who work between academic terms. The change applies to services performed on or after the bill's effective date, ensuring benefits are payable regardless of return assurances, provided all other eligibility criteria are met.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Apr 4, 2025
Last action Apr 4, 2025
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Apr 4, 2025
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Referred to Labor & Industry
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1 primary · 10 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
John Kane
DDemocratic
Co
Amanda Cappelletti
DDemocratic
Co
James Malone
DDemocratic
Co
Jay Costa
DDemocratic
Co
Judy Schwank
DDemocratic
Co
Lindsey Williams
DDemocratic
Co
Nikil Saval
DDemocratic
Co
Steve Santarsiero
DDemocratic
Co
Tina Tartaglione
DDemocratic
Co
Vincent Hughes
DDemocratic
Co
Wayne Fontana
DDemocratic
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