BOISE, Idaho – The requirements for qualifying for unemployment insurance in Idaho will increase in July.
According to the Idaho Department of Labor, filing for unemployment insurance will require reporting five work searches each week beginning July 7 rather than the currently mandated two searches.
The change follows an Idaho State Legislature policy signed into law by Governor Brad Little (R) in late March creating more stringent requirements to file for unemployment insurance.
Department of Labor Director Jani Revier said that the wider definition of work search activities under the new law, including attending a hiring event or taking a personality assessment, will benefit workers and employers.
“The Legislature’s intent… [is] to increase the opportunities for Idahoans to secure meaningful work and to help businesses find employees,” Revier said.
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