An Act amending the act of December 5, 1936 (2nd Sp.Sess., 1937 P.L.2897, No.1), known as the Unemployment Compensation Law, in compensation, providing for eligibility related to domestic violence.

HB 1446 amends Pennsylvania's Unemployment Compensation Law to allow individuals to receive benefits if they leave their jobs due to domestic violence. The bill permits claimants to qualify for unemployment by providing various forms of documentation, such as protective orders, medical records, or statements from professionals like counselors or clergy members. It also allows individuals to affirm their situation without external proof, ensuring their domestic violence history remains confidential and is not shared with employers. This legislation aims to protect the safety of victims by removing barriers to financial assistance when they must flee unsafe working environments.