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SF3230 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Provision that acceptance of certain offers of deferred resignation do not constitute a quit from employment

Related bill: HF3078

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to amend unemployment insurance rules in Minnesota, specifically addressing the eligibility for unemployment benefits when an employee accepts a deferred resignation.

Main Provisions

  • The bill specifies that if an employee is offered and accepts a deferred resignation from their employer between January 27, 2025, and February 13, 2025, this will not be considered a voluntary quit.
  • Employees who fall under this category will still be eligible to receive unemployment benefits as per the existing unemployment insurance statutes in Minnesota.

Significant Changes

  • The bill changes the interpretation of "quit" within the context of unemployment benefits. Accepting a deferred resignation in the specified timeframe will not disqualify an individual from receiving unemployment benefits.

Relevant Terms

  • Unemployment insurance
  • Deferred resignation
  • Quit from employment
  • Unemployment benefits eligibility

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
April 02, 2025SenateActionIntroduction and first reading
April 02, 2025SenateActionReferred toJobs and Economic Development

Citations

 
[
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Specific eligibility criteria for applicants accepting deferred resignation offers."
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "This bill clarifies eligibility for unemployment benefits in relation to deferred resignation under section 268.095.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies the timeline and conditions under which deferred resignation does not count as a quit."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "268.095",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 10"
  }
]

Progress through the legislative process

17%
In Committee

Sponsors