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18B6D486F508B40A87258AAD0071CDB8 Hearing Summary




PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For PRESENTATION FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT

JOINT COMMITTEE COMMITTEE ON JOINT BUSINESS AFFAIRS & LABOR
Date Jan 23, 2024      
Location Old State Library



Presentation from the Department of Labor and Employment - Committee Discussion Only


01:43:03 PM  

Joe Barela, Executive Director, gave an overview of the different office and divisions within the department.

01:48:37 PM  
Director Barela spoke
about the difficulties with unemployment claims after the pandemic and
changes being made to improve customer service. Members of the department
answered questions from the committee related to unemployment insurance
customer service.
02:04:12 PM  
Director Barela gave an overview of the department's regulatory and legislative agendas. He spoke about rural funding and partnerships.
02:17:37 PM  
Members of the committee asked the department questions related to guardrails in worker protections.