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MA S1202
MA S1202Amending the unemployment insurance law for workers with fluctuating work schedules
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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
04/07/2022
04/07/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd 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 aims to amend the unemployment insurance law in Massachusetts to provide more flexibility for workers with fluctuating work schedules. The key provision is that if calculating the unemployment benefit amount based on the highest quarter of wages renders the individual ineligible, the amount shall instead be calculated as 1/26 of the total wages reported in the 2 quarters. This change is intended to help workers with irregular or variable incomes qualify for unemployment benefits.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 04/07/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1202 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1202.pdf |
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