By Lehigh Times |
Mar 26, 2024
Mar 26, 2024HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh) that would assist victims of domestic violence in Pennsylvania when applying for unemployment compensation (UC) benefits received bipartisan approval by the House of Representatives today. House Bill 1446 now moves to the Senate for consideration."We are trying to help victims of domestic violence receive the benefits they would be entitled to in a more timely fashion," said Rep. Ryan Mackenzie. "Most of the time they do qualify, but we can make a process that often takes weeks, smoother,...