Oct 08
Tennessee labor officials have begun enforcing new unemployment requirements passed by the Legislature. The longer a person is jobless, the less salary he or she can refuse and still keep unemployment benefits. After 13 weeks, for example, a person offered a job at 75 percent of previous salary could lose benefits for not accepting it. After 38 weeks without a job, people looking for one could be compelled to accept 65 percent of their previous pay or lose benefits.