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, further providing for ineligibility for compensation; and, in penalty provisions, further providing for false statements and representations to prevent or reduce compensation and other offenses.

This bill amends Pennsylvania's Unemployment Compensation Law to clarify when workers are eligible for benefits and to define specific situations where they are not. It establishes a one-week waiting period for most claims but excludes workers whose unemployment is caused by a labor dispute, except in cases of lockouts. The legislation also updates the rules for voluntary job separation, ensuring that employees are not penalized for leaving work due to union membership requirements, military family relocations, or certain training programs. Additionally, it refines the criteria for determining if a worker left their job without a valid reason while maintaining protections against unfair dismissal conditions.