Bill > H5448

This bill eliminates the sunset date of June 30, 2025, for an existing provision that changes how partial unemployment insurance benefits are calculated. Currently, during the specified period, an employee is considered partially unemployed if they earn less than 150% of their weekly total unemployment benefit rate. The bill would make this calculation method permanent, removing the temporary time limitation. Specifically, this means that if an unemployed worker is working part-time, they can earn up to 150% of their standard unemployment benefit rate without losing their partial unemployment benefits. For example, if someone's weekly unemployment benefit would normally be $400, they could earn up to $600 per week from part-time work and still receive some unemployment compensation. This change provides more flexibility for workers who are trying to earn income while seeking full-time employment, ensuring they are not penalized for taking partial work during periods of unemployment.

Labor and Employment

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