On Jun. 11, LOU LEG enacted bill on social charge account, notices.
LOU LEG enacted bill SB 248 on unemployment compensation, separation notices.
Amends LOU LEG 23:1541(A) (notice of benefits charged against employer experience rating, employer right to contest, more), LOU LEG 23:1576 (notice of separation).
Document dated Jun. 11, 2025, received from LOU LEG Jun. 18, summarized Jun. 22.
Bill Provisions
Removes requirement that benefits paid for unemployment due to hurricanes Katrina and Rita be recouped through the social charge account, spread to all employers.
Notice of separation must be electronically transmitted to administrator and mailed, delivered or transmitted to the separated employee within 10 days after separation.
Legislative History
On May 19, 2025, bill introduced in Senate; on May 21, 2025, bill passed in Senate.
On Jun. 3, 2025, bill introduced in House; on Jun. 4, 2025, bill passed in House.
On Jun. 11, 2025, SB 248 was signed by the governor, and assigned Act 340.
