An Act amending the unemployment insurance law for workers with fluctuating work schedules
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to update Massachusetts’ unemployment insurance law to better accommodate workers who have unpredictable or fluctuating work schedules. Currently, these workers may face challenges in qualifying for unemployment benefits due to the inconsistent nature of their employment. The bill seeks to clarify and streamline the process for these individuals to receive benefits when they experience job loss.
Key provisions
- Clarifies eligibility for unemployment insurance for workers with fluctuating work schedules.
- Addresses potential discrepancies in benefit calculation based on inconsistent earnings.
- Provides guidance on how to document fluctuating work schedules for unemployment claims.
- May establish a process for reviewing unemployment claims for workers with fluctuating schedules.
- Considers the impact of variable hours on benefit duration.
- Updates definitions related to ‘employment’ and ‘work schedule’ within the unemployment insurance law.
- Ensures consistent application of unemployment rules to this specific workforce group.
- Addresses potential gaps in the current law regarding intermittent employment.
Who is affected
- Workers with fluctuating work schedules
- Unemployment insurance claimants
- Employers in Massachusetts
- The Massachusetts Unemployment Assistance (MUA) system
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Sponsors
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8 on record
Primary sponsor
Kenneth I. Gordon
Cosponsors
David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf
Kenneth I. Gordon
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