Signed by Governor Mike DeWine

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a substitute bill that amends the Unemployment Compensation Law.

Highlights:

• Requires Director of Department of Job and Family Services to establish verification system and enter into data sharing agreement (Page 1).

• Specifies procedure for when employer fails to provide requested information within ten working days (Page 5).

• Increases time window (from 52 to 208 calendar weeks) for correction of erroneous determination regarding benefit rights (Page 6).

• Amends procedure for evening hearings (Page 10).

• Requires Director to “establish and maintain a process for an employer to report that an applicant for or recipient of benefits has failed or is failing to meet any of the eligibility requirements described in division (A) of section 4141.29 of the Revised Code” (Page 11).

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