Preventing Layoffs During a Public Health Emergency Act of 2020

Hozzl · 2022-02-09T04:18:00Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 3496 Preventing Layoffs During a Public Health Emergency Act of 2020 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Labor and Employment. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/9/2022, 4:18 AM

Congressional Summary of S 3496

Preventing Layoffs During a Public Health Emergency Act of 2020

This bill provides 100% of temporary federal financing of limited short-time compensation (STC) payments in certain states where a public health emergency has been declared. (STC, also known as work sharing, is a program within the federal-state unemployment system that provides pro-rated unemployment compensation to workers whose hours have been reduced in lieu of a layoff.)

The term public health emergency means a public health emergency declared for an area by (1) the Secretary of Health and Human Services, or (2) a state public health official with the authority to declare such an emergency for the area.

Certain states without a STC program may enter into an agreement with the Department of Labor under which Labor will temporarily finance 50% of the state's STC payments.

If such a state subsequently enacts a state law implementing a STC program that meets federal requirements it shall be ineligible for such 50% financing; however, it shall be eligible for the 100% financing.

Labor must

develop and provide model legislative language for states to develop and enact STC programs, including periodically reviewing and revising such language;
provide technical assistance and guidance in developing, enacting, and implementing STC programs; and
establish certain STC reporting requirements.

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Current Status of Bill S 3496

Bill S 3496 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 12, 2020. Bill S 3496 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the Senate on March 12, 2020. Bill S 3496's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1743-1744) as of March 12, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3496

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3496

Primary Policy Focus

Labor and Employment

Potential Impact Areas

Emergency medical services and trauma careGovernment information and archivesIntergovernmental relationsState and local financeState and local government operationsTemporary and part-time employmentUnemployment

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3496

Preventing Layoffs During a Public Health Emergency Act of 2020Preventing Layoffs During a Public Health Emergency Act of 2020A bill to provide for Federal financing of short-time compensation programs during public health emergencies.

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