Tag: Unemployment Legislative Updates
Nebraska LB 265 revises provisions related to the state unemployment insurance tax rate.
Maryland HB 350 appropriates $136,549,258 to the Division of Unemployment Insurance, with a portion contingent on establishment of an administrative fee.
SB 371 changes a requirement for all hearings before Administrative Law Judge or unemployment insurance review board.
Changes to requirement for employers to file wages paid in surrounding states, percentage of statewide average weekly wage, non-construction contributory language, and reimbursable employment wages language.
Definition and language changes requiring employers to pay contributions for wages paid in the state and not from bordering states.
Virginia SB 1057 clarifies certain words and changes the total wages that could be earned which may disqualify a claim for a week's benefits.
South Dakota SB 26 reduces employer contribution rates and increases the administrative fee rate for reemployment assistance.
Nebraska LB 297 provides that in tax year 2025 only, the category twelve employment security tax rate will be 0.48.
Montana HB 210 requires the state's Department of Labor and Industry to crossmatch unemployment benefits applicants with DMV records.
Disqualifies claimants from receiving unemployment benefits if they are under investigation for falsifying evidence to obtain or increase benefits.
Idaho HB 53 amends existing law to add certain definitions for the prevention and deterrence of unemployment insurance fraud.
Michigan SB 975 updates language for when an individual is presumed to have voluntarily left work if absent for three consecutive workdays.
Michigan SB 40 establishes weekly benefit amounts for each of an individual’s dependents, increasing the maximum weekly benefit amount and weeks available.
On January 8, 2025, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared a major disaster exists in the State of California ordering Federal aid. The aid is set to supplement State, tribal and local recovery efforts in areas affected by wildfires and straight-line winds. President Biden’s declaration makes Federal funding available to those affected in Los Angeles County. Effective Date January 7, 2025 Implication to Stakeholders Business owners and residents who sustained losses in the designated areas may apply for disaster unemployment (DUA) benefits at www.disasterassistance.gov. Other ways to apply are by phone at 800-621-FEMA (3362) or by using the FEMA App. Recommended Action Employers should be aware of this so they can notify any employees who may be impacted and eligible for DUA.
Delaware HB 433 changes the unemployment rate calculation from a benefit wage to a benefit ratio, making it more responsive to economic changes.
Summary, recommendations and next steps for Washington HB 1901 related to unemployment.
Summary, recommendations and next steps for Virginia SB 381 related to unemployment.
Summary, recommendations and next steps for South Carolina HB 3992 related to unemployment.