SENATE BILL REPORT

SB 5458

BYSenators Smitherman, Warnke and Bender

Revising prohibited employment practices.

Senate Committee on Economic Development & Labor

Senate Hearing Date(s):February 16, 1989

Senate Staff:Steve Boruchowitz (786-7429)

AS OF FEBRUARY 9, 1989

BACKGROUND:

Currently, a business directly involved in a labor dispute may not bring in persons from out of state to be hired or recruited to take the place of striking or locked out workers.  These provisions do not apply to activities and services offered by or through the Employment Security Department.

SUMMARY:

The Employment Security Department's exemption from prohibited employment practices is removed.

Appropriation:    none

Revenue:    none

Fiscal Note:      requested February 3, 1989