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HB1013

Unemployment Benefits for Workers Leaving Due to Employer's Noncompliance with Federal COVID-19 Rules

Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 2:25 AM

In one sentence

This act allows workers who leave their jobs because their employers do not follow federal rules about preventing the spread of COVID-19 to receive unemployment benefits.

Changes state law so that people can get unemployment if they quit a job because their employer did not follow federal rules on stopping the spread of COVID-19.

Workers who leave their jobs because their employer does not follow federal rules about preventing the spread of COVID-19.
Employers whose noncompliance with federal laws or policies related to the pandemic could lead to workers leaving and becoming eligible for unemployment benefits.

The bill did not pass in the current session and is marked as inactive.
It does not specify what happens if an employer complies with federal rules but workers quit anyway.
The bill only applies to situations involving noncompliance with federal laws, rules, or policies related to preventing the spread of COVID-19.

Plain language

Disqualification: A reason why someone cannot get unemployment benefits.
Good cause: A valid reason that allows a person to leave their job and still be eligible for unemployment benefits.

Official record

Validated

Public statements

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Wyoming roll calls

1 roll call

H10 - Labor:Do Pass Failed 4-4-1-0-02021-10-27 · House4 yes 4 no

Official activity