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MA S2554

To modernize the Commonwealth’s administration of unemployment insurance


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Introduced
06/14/2018
In Committee
06/25/2018
Crossed Over
06/21/2018
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

To modernize the Commonwealth’s administration of unemployment insurance

AI Summary

This bill aims to modernize the Commonwealth's administration of unemployment insurance. Key provisions include: 1) Changing the calculation of unemployment benefits to be based on the highest quarter of wages rather than the full 2 quarters, to ensure eligibility; 2) Excluding from unemployment coverage individuals who are incarcerated; 3) Allowing individuals who leave work to accompany a military spouse who has been relocated to still receive benefits; and 4) Authorizing the publishing of a list of delinquent employers who owe over $5,000 in unemployment insurance obligations.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Last Action

No further action taken (on 01/01/2019)

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