HB210 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Mike Ball

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2014

Title

Unemployment compensation, simplify reporting process by certain employers

Summary

HB210 would require the Alabama Department of Labor to create rules to simplify how small employers respond to unemployment claims, potentially waiving the need to file a written response.

What This Bill Does

The bill directs the Department of Labor to adopt rules that simplify the unemployment claim response process for employers with fewer than 20 employees. The rules may not require a qualified small employer to file a written response to the claim. The change would take effect immediately after the Governor signs the bill into law.

Who It Affects

• Small employers with fewer than 20 employees, who may have a simplified or waived written response requirement when responding to unemployment claims.
• The Alabama Department of Labor, which would create and implement the simplifying rules.
• Unemployment claimants, who could experience changes in how quickly or smoothly small employers respond to their claims.

Key Provisions

• The Department of Labor shall promulgate rules to simplify the filing process for unemployment claims by employers with fewer than 20 employees.
• The rules may not require a qualified employer to file a written report to the claim.
• The act becomes effective immediately after its passage and approval by the Governor, or otherwise becoming law.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Unemployment Compensation