HSB 538 (LSB 5441XD (6) 83)

SENATE/HOUSE FILE _____

BY  (PROPOSED DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BILL)

A BILL FOR

An Act relating to unemployment insurance benefits for spouses who leave employment to accompany a spouse on a military assignment.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA:

    Section 1.  Section 96.5, subsection 1, Code 2009, is amended by adding the following new paragraph:
   NEW PARAGRAPH.  b.  The individual’s leaving was caused by the relocation of the individual’s spouse by the military. The employer’s account shall not be charged for any benefits paid to an individual who leaves due to the relocation of a military spouse. Relief of charges under this paragraph applies to both contributory and reimbursable employers, notwithstanding section 96.8, subsection 5.
EXPLANATION
   This bill allows unemployment insurance benefits for an individual who left employment because of the relocation of the individual’s spouse due to a military assignment in another area.
   An individual’s employer shall not be charged for any benefits paid under this exception. Relief of charges applies to both contributory and reimbursable employers, notwithstanding Code section 96.8(5).