New law changes Indiana unemployment rules

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By WSBT 24/7 News

Story Created: Jul 4, 2009 at 2:14 PM EST

Story Updated: Jul 6, 2009 at 12:11 PM EST

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — An Indiana law passed this year is changing some aspects of the state's unemployment system.

Those on unemployment must now submit at least one job application each week and also look for work at least two other places. Previously, unemployment recipients simply had to conduct three work searches per week.

Those collecting unemployment must accept any offer of suitable work, and the new law spells out what qualifies. For the first four weeks of unemployment, workers can accept jobs with the same pay as their last job. As time goes on and they collect more unemployment benefits, they must accept jobs that pay less than their previous wages.

The law will make other changes, including new tax rates for businesses, starting Jan. 1.

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