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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 75(R)

HOUSE BILL 1720  

HOUSE AUTHOR: Siebert et al.

EFFECTIVE: 09-01-97         

SENATE SPONSOR: Carona

House Bill 1720 amends the Labor Code to exclude from the definition of "partially unemployed" for the purpose of unemployment benefits an individual whose working hours are reduced because of misconduct in the workplace. This exclusion is effective for a maximum of four weeks from the initial date of the reduced hours.