Under current Delaware law, if a labor dispute constitutes a lockout, employees are immediately eligible for unemployment benefits. Additionally, current law permits an individual to collect unemployment benefits beginning the third week of a labor dispute, other than a lockout. This Act mandates that the 2-week disqualification period does not apply if either: (1) The labor dispute is caused by the failure or refusal of the employer to comply with an agreement or contract between the employer and the individual, including a collective bargaining agreement with a union representing the individual, or a State or federal law pertaining to hours, wages, or other conditions of work. (2) The employer hires a permanent replacement worker for the individual’s position. This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.
Senate Bill 244
Legislative Highlights
Senate Bill 2
Voting rights are the foundation of our democracy, and expanding when and how Delawareans can cast their ballots strengthens our commitment to equal access to the ballot box. Senator Darius Brown, prime sponsor of Senate Bill 2, introduced this bipartisan […]
Senate Bill 27
Sponsored by Senator Darius Brown, Senate Bill 27 created the Office of New Americans, a new state agency that will help immigrants gain access to resources, pursue economic opportunities, and help their communities thrive throughout the First State. As mistreatment […]
Senate Bill 268
Nearly 4,000 Delaware residents are employed by the federal government. Because of the increasing threat of government shutdowns at the federal level, many of those employees are furloughed or required to work without pay.Yet these Delaware families are still required […]
Senate Bill 28
Senate Bill 28, introduced by Senator Darius Brown will provide $7,000 towards funeral expenses for deceased members of volunteer fire companies, ladies’ auxiliaries, and volunteer ambulance and rescue companies. The majority of Delaware fire companies are powered by volunteers, with […]
