Current through the 2024 legislative session
Section 27-3-312 - Determination of suitable work(a) In determining if work is suitable for purposes of W.S. 27-3-311(a), the department shall consider:(i) The risk involved to an individual's health, safety and morals;(ii) The individual's physical fitness;(iii) The length of unemployment of the individual;(iv) The prospects for securing local employment in the individual's customary occupation;(v) The distance of available employment from the individual's residence; and(vi) If the individual is capable of performing the work.(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this act, work is not suitable if: (i) It is available because of a strike, lockout or other labor dispute;(ii) The wages, hours or other conditions are substantially less favorable for the individual than those prevailing for similar work within the locality; or(iii) An individual is required to join a company union or resign from or refrain from joining any bona fide labor organization as a condition for employment.(c) Repealed by Laws 1984, ch. 50, § 3.