Bill Positions

Bill Number: SB 328

Bill Title: Unemployment Insurance - Eligibility - Part-Time Work

Bill Sponsor(s): Senators Kelley, et al

Subject: Unemployment Insurance

Committee: FIN

Bill Summary: Authorizing that an individual who is only able to work part-time be deemed eligible for specified benefits under specified circumstances; clarifying that the Secretary of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation may not use the disability of a qualified individual with a disability in finding that an individual is not available for work, actively seeking work, or eligible for benefits under the Act; requiring the Department to adopt specified regulations; etc.

History: None

Chamber Position: Support w/ Amendments

Position Summary: The concept and idea of this legislation is supported and understood; however, there are concerns about the details of the bill, which may give too much power to the individual with personal conditions or requirements (i.e, only willing to work two or three days a week, due to personal preference.)

Therefore, the Maryland Chamber of Commerce will support with an amendment.

Position Statement: Click here to download a pdf version of the Maryland Chamber's position statement.

Chamber Staff: Allyson Black

General Assembly: Click here to view the bill on the Maryland General Assembly's website.