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Letter to The Editor
House Bill 394 Will Make Life Difficult for the Unemployed
This holiday season, as Ohioans across the state gather to
spend time with their families and count their blessings, we
should all keep in mind those who are less fortunate than
ourselves.
This includes those who are currently unemployed and
searching for work.
Unfortunately, legislation currently being rushed through
the Ohio House will make it more difficult for unemployed
workers in Ohio to get back on their feet.
House Bill 394 will cut unemployment insurance eligibility
down from 26 weeks to a minimum of just 12, depending on the
state unemployment rate, and will require unemployed workers
to wait longer after applying before they can receive
unemployment benefits. Meanwhile, employers will have to pay
less into the system.
Unemployment benefits are supposed to help people feed their
children, stay in their homes and pay the bills while they
search for employment.
The drastic changes proposed by HB 394, however, will
disproportionately benefit employers at the expense of
hardworking Ohioans.
I believe there is a more balanced approach that would solve
Ohio’s unemployment compensation debt crisis without harming
Ohio’s hardworking families. HB 394 isn’t it.
Lisa Canales, Washington Local School Board Member-Elect
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