Senate panel OKs changes to unemployment claims

Published March 14, 2013 12:05am ET



PHOENIX (AP) — A pro-business measure moving forward in the Arizona Legislature would make it harder for recently unemployed people to obtain unemployment insurance benefits.

The measure would require unemployed workers to present documents showing they were fired before they can receive benefits. Under current law, the burden is on employers to fight fraudulent claims.

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