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
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 01, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| April 01, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| April 01, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Jobs and Economic Development |
Citations
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"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"
}
]