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MA S1075
Amending the unemployment insurance law for workers with fluctuating work schedules
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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
04/29/2019
04/29/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to amend the unemployment insurance law for workers with fluctuating work schedules. Labor and Workforce Development.
AI Summary
This bill amends the unemployment insurance law in Massachusetts to change how the wages of workers with fluctuating work schedules are calculated for determining their eligibility for unemployment benefits. Specifically, it changes the provision from using the "highest quarter" of reported wages to using the "4 highest quarters" of reported wages. Additionally, if using the 4 highest quarters renders the individual ineligible for benefits, the amount used will be 1/26 of the total wages reported in the 2 quarters. This change aims to better account for the income fluctuations experienced by workers with irregular schedules when determining their unemployment insurance eligibility.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (8)
Michael Brady (D),
Jo Comerford (D),
Paul Feeney (D),
Cindy Friedman (D),
Ken Gordon (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Marc Pacheco (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 04/29/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1075 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1075.pdf |
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