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 purpose of this bill is to address the qualifications for unemployment insurance benefits for workers who accept a deferred resignation from their employer. It aims to ensure that accepting such a resignation does not disqualify workers from receiving unemployment benefits.
Main Provisions
- Deferred Resignation Clarification: The bill specifies that if an employee is offered and accepts a deferred resignation within a specific time frame, this action will not be considered as voluntarily quitting their job.
- Eligibility for Unemployment Benefits: Employees who accept a deferred resignation between January 27, 2025, and February 13, 2025, will remain eligible for unemployment benefits as outlined under the existing Minnesota Statutes on unemployment insurance.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- The bill alters the interpretation of what constitutes a "quit" under the state’s unemployment insurance statutes. Previously, accepting a resignation could be considered a voluntary quit, potentially disqualifying an individual from benefits. This bill establishes that a deferred resignation during the specified dates will not be classified as such.
Relevant Terms
unemployment insurance, deferred resignation, quit, employment, unemployment benefits, Minnesota statutes
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 02, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| April 02, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Jobs and Economic Development |
Citations
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]Progress through the legislative process
In Committee