This bill, introduced in the Minnesota House of Representatives (H.F. No. 1830) by Representatives Murphy and Perryman, seeks to amend Minnesota Statutes Chapter 268 by establishing a fraud reporting portal for employers to report potential unemployment benefits fraud.

Key Provisions:

1. Creation of a Fraud Reporting Portal

   • The commissioner will create or integrate a reporting mechanism into an existing online system where employers can report cases of suspected applicant fraud related to unemployment benefits.

2. Reporting Elements

   • The portal must allow employers to report cases where:
     1. An applicant failed to show up for a scheduled job interview.
     2. An applicant refused a job offer from the employer.
     3. The employer was unable to contact the applicant regarding an interview, job offer, or recall to work.

3. Employer Outreach

   • The commissioner is required to inform and educate employers about the availability of the fraud reporting portal.

4. Access to Applicant Data

   • If requested by a prospective employer, the commissioner must provide relevant applicant data, including:
     • An applicant's history of not showing up for interviews.
     • An applicant's record of refusing job offers.
       

Overall, this bill aims to enhance employer participation in identifying potential unemployment fraud and improving accountability in the unemployment benefit system.