UNEMPLOY INS-PAUSE BENEFITS

Amends the Unemployment Insurance Act. Provides that an individual who is receiving unemployment benefits may notify the Department of Employment Security that the individual elects to interrupt his or her eligibility period so that the individual may engage in temporary employment. Provides that an individual who makes such an election is ineligible for benefits during the period of interruption. Provides that, when the temporary employment ends, the individual may notify the Department of the individual's election to resume his or her eligibility for benefits for the remainder of the 26 weeks if the individual is otherwise eligible. Requires the Department to adopt rules and to post a notice on its website that explains the right to make an election. Provides that an election to interrupt benefits may not be made on or after January 1, 2023. Effective immediately.