HF 2629

as introduced - 85th Legislature (2007 - 2008) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am

A bill for an act
relating to employment; requiring use of certain funds for direct unemployed
worker assistance; amending Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 116J.401, by
adding a subdivision.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 116J.401, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Use of funds for unemployed worker assistance. new text end

new text begin Payment of employee
compensation costs from the Wagner-Peyser Act referenced in subdivision 2, clause
(8), must be used to provide direct benefit to unemployed and underemployed workers
through the state's workforce centers. At least 75 percent of the employee compensation
paid from Wagner-Peyser funds must be used for employees at workforce centers who
provide direct assistance to unemployed and underemployed workers and no more than 25
percent may be used for providing hiring and human resource services for employers. The
funds under this subdivision may be used to establish an Internet-based labor exchange
system. By July 1 of each year, the commissioner must submit a report to the committees
of the legislature responsible for oversight of unemployment insurance with details on
the use of Wagner-Peyser funds, including the number of employee positions funded, the
location of the employees, and the use of funds for an Internet labor exchange system and
other business assistance.
new text end