Relating to: various changes to the unemployment insurance law. (FE)

SB 677 modifies Wisconsin's unemployment insurance law to improve accessibility and prevent fraud. It creates new exemptions allowing claimants to skip electronic filings if they lack internet access, have digital literacy challenges, or face communication barriers like vision disabilities or limited English proficiency. The bill also requires employers to report job applicant rejections or no-shows to the department, which could affect claimants' eligibility if not justified as "good cause." Additionally, it strengthens penalties for fraud, imposing a $5,000 fine for false statements on initial claims and requiring repayment of benefits obtained through deception. These changes directly affect unemployed workers, employers reporting job-related events, and the state's unemployment insurance administration.