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MA S2598

MA S2598
Authorizing Waiver of the One Week Waiting Period for Unemployment Benefits


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Introduced
03/16/2020
In Committee
03/16/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

Authorizing Waiver of the One Week Waiting Period for Unemployment Benefits

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the director of unemployment assistance to waive the one-week waiting period for unemployment benefits for any person who has become separated from work due to circumstances related to the COVID-19 outbreak or the state of emergency declared by the Governor. This provision will expire 90 days after the termination of the state of emergency, and it will take effect retroactively on March 10, 2020.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Last Action

Reported (in part) by S2618 (on 04/02/2020)

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