UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE

Bill Number

HB04-1094

Bill Originated

House

Bill Sponsors

Anne McGihon

Bill Status

This bill lost by one vote on the floor of the House of Representatives, but a revised version passed and was signed into law in 2005 (see HB 05-1105).

Bill Summary

HB 1094 would have allowed a person who has quit a job due to domestic abuse to be considered for unemployment benefits as long as other conditions are met; not be required to actively seek work for the first 45 days after filing a benefits claim; and refuse to accept new work if that employer is not accommodating to the needs relating to domestic abuse.

Link to Bill

http://www.leg.state.co.us/clics2004a/csl.nsf/fsbillcont/6E0DCDAE3E718B3887256DFF005A6068?Open&file=1094_eng.pdf