Bill Summary for S 828 (2011-2012)

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Jun 6 2012

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View NCGA Bill Details2011-2012 Session
Senate Bill 828 (Public) Filed Thursday, May 17, 2012
TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE LAWS.
Intro. by Rucho, Hartsell.

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Senate committee substitute makes the following changes to 1st edition.
Amends GS 96-15(f) to allow all interested parties to waive the recording of testimony at a claim hearing (previously required the parties to enter into a stipulation of issues and waive the evidentiary hearing). Makes organizational changes and expands on the amendments in the previous version concerning stipulations of the facts. Requires that the decision to accept or reject a stipulation be in a recorded hearing.
Amends GS 96-14 (Disqualification for Benefits) to include in the acts meeting the definition of “discharge for misconduct connected with the work” convictions concerning controlled substances if the offense is related to or connected with work or in violation of a work rule or policy (was, conviction while employed by said employer).