Trump admin proposes stricter unemployment work search rules
Summary
The Trump administration proposed a national minimum requiring people applying for or receiving unemployment benefits to complete at least five distinct work searches each week. The Labor Department says the rule would make eligibility standards more consistent, while labor advocates warn it could burden claimants and raise costs for states. The public would have 60 days after publication to comment.Key Facts
- The proposed rule would require at least five unique work searches per week.
- Many states currently require two or three qualifying searches weekly, and only four require five.
- Some states currently require just one work search activity.
- The Labor Department said the national standard would promote consistent eligibility rules and strengthen jobseekers’ connection to the labor market.
- The proposal would count activities such as contacting a prospective employer or registering with a job placement agency or union.
- States could designate other qualifying activities and could use a points system to account for local labor market conditions.
- The Labor Department acknowledged that the change could temporarily increase costs for states and applicants.
- Labor advocates said the proposal could be difficult for unemployed people to meet and could require states to change forms, technology, and laws.
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