HB 4406
Employment security: claimants; provisions regarding seasonal workers; eliminate. Amends secs. 27 & 28b of 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1 (MCL 421.27 & 421.28b).
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Bill overview
This bill eliminates provisions in the Michigan Employment Security Act that applied specific rules to seasonal workers when determining eligibility for and the amount of unemployment benefits. It amends sections 27 and 28b of the 1936 Employment Security Act to remove these distinctions, streamlining the process for seasonal workers seeking benefits. The bill also adjusts the calculation of weekly benefit rates, particularly regarding dependent allowances, with changes taking effect in 2025 and beyond. Finally, it clarifies rules regarding retirement benefits and their impact on unemployment compensation.
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Jasper Martus
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