Trump admin. proposes stricter unemployment work search rules
The Trump administration on Monday proposed stiffer rules for Americans seeking unemployment benefits that, if adopted, would require them to conduct more weekly job searches.
The Trump administration said the change is necessary to create consistent eligibility requirements for unemployment benefits nationwide. A national minimum weekly work search standard would "improve program integrity and strengthen labor market attachment," the Labor Department said in its proposal.
The public has 60 days following publication of the proposed rule to offer comment.
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