Unemployment benefits-failure to comply with federal law.

HB 1013 modifies Wyoming's unemployment benefits law to allow workers who voluntarily leave jobs due to an employer's failure to comply with federal COVID-19 prevention requirements (such as vaccination mandates or safety protocols) to qualify for benefits. This applies when the employer violates specific federal laws or policies related to pandemic response. The bill adds this scenario as "good cause" for leaving employment without disqualifying workers from benefits, ensuring they remain eligible even if they leave voluntarily. Benefits awarded under this provision are noncharged, meaning they won’t affect the employer’s experience rating account. The law takes effect immediately upon becoming law.