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HB 1149·NC·house

Keep NC Working Act.

Passed One ChamberFiled Apr 30, 2026
Sponsor: Chesser
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Passed 1st Reading

May 4, 2026

Summary

The Keep NC Working Act establishes a short‑time compensation program that lets employers reduce workers' hours rather than lay them off, while providing partial unemployment benefits. It applies to any employer unit with at least two employees that submits an approved plan, and it requires health and retirement benefits to continue as before. The bill aims to preserve jobs during temporary downturns.

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