OR HB2125 | 2025 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 13 2025 - 25% progression
Action: 2025-02-05 - Public Hearing held.
Pending: House Labor and Workplace Standards Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 13 2025 - 25% progression
Action: 2025-02-05 - Public Hearing held.
Pending: House Labor and Workplace Standards Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
The Act would let the unpaid first week of an unemployment claim be waived for a worker who is away from work due to a severe weather emergency. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.5). Authorizes the Director of the Employment Department to waive the unpaid waiting week period for unemployment insurance claimants who are unable to perform services due a state-declared emergency related to severe weather. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Title
Relating to unemployment benefits for weather-related emergencies; prescribing an effective date.
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-05 | House | Public Hearing held. |
| 2025-01-17 | House | Referred to Labor and Workplace Standards. |
| 2025-01-13 | House | First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. |
