Section 8
New section 37a
of Employment Insurance System (Amendment) Act 2026
The principal Act is amended by inserting after section 37
the following section:
“Mobility assistance allowance 37a. If the claim for benefits in respect of an insured person has been approved under section 33 and the insured person accepts a new offer of employment and—
(a)
has reported duty for work within a period not exceeding twelve months after receiving the last job search allowance; or
(b)
has reported duty for work within a period not exceeding twelve months after receiving the early re-employment allowance, the insured person shall be entitled to a mobility assistance allowance at the rate as specified in the Third Schedule in such manner as prescribed and shall be subject to the terms and conditions as determined by the Organization.”.