Senate Sponsors: DEMUZIO-OBAMA-TROTTER AND BOWLES. Short description: UNEMPLOY INS-BIRTH & ADOPTION Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Unemployment Insurance Act. Provides that an individual who is on a leave of absence from his or her employer or who left employment to be with the individual's child during the first year of life, or during the first year following the child's placement with the individual for adoption, shall not be denied unemployment benefits for a maximum of 12 weeks on the basis of specified grounds. Provides that benefits shall be reduced under certain circumstances. Provides that each employer shall post information relating to the availability of birth and adoption benefits. Provides that any benefits paid under the new provisions shall not be charged to the account of the individual employer. Provides that the Director shall issue a report evaluating the effectiveness of the new provisions. Provides that the new provisions shall be applied consistent with federal regulations, and that the Director may adopt rules making changes concerning the operation of the new provisions that are necessary to comply with final federal regulations. Effective upon becoming law or on the effective date of regulations adopted by the U.S. Department of Labor implementing a birth and adoption unemployment compensation program, whichever is later. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status