HB 274

Act 55 Expands Unemployment Protections for Domestic Violence Survivors, Clarifies Ineligibility Rules

December 15, 2025 by Kathy Riess

On December 22, 2025, Governor Shapiro signed House Bill 274, a significant update to the Commonwealth’s Unemployment Compensation (UC) Law. The bill – now Act 55 of 2025 (Act 55) – expands unemployment compensation eligibility protections for individuals affected by domestic violence and clarifies several ineligibility provisions related to work search and refusal of suitable work. In her … [Read more...] about Act 55 Expands Unemployment Protections for Domestic Violence Survivors, Clarifies Ineligibility Rules

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