An Act amending the unemployment insurance law for workers with fluctuating work schedules
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill proposes changes to Massachusetts’ unemployment insurance law to better support workers who have unpredictable or fluctuating work schedules. Currently, these workers may face challenges in qualifying for and receiving unemployment benefits. The legislation aims to clarify eligibility and streamline the process for individuals experiencing inconsistent employment patterns. It seeks to provide greater stability and support for a growing segment of the workforce.
Key provisions
- Clarifies eligibility for unemployment insurance for workers with fluctuating schedules.
- Addresses potential discrepancies in benefit calculations for workers with variable hours.
- May establish a process for determining benefit eligibility based on a worker’s average earnings over a specified period.
- Could include provisions to ensure consistent application of unemployment laws to this group of workers.
- Potentially updates definitions related to ‘employment’ and ‘work schedule’ within the unemployment insurance law.
- May require the Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance (DUA) to provide guidance on applying the law to fluctuating work schedules.
- Could establish a mechanism for reviewing and adjusting benefit amounts for workers with fluctuating schedules.
Who is affected
- Workers with fluctuating work schedules
- Unemployment insurance recipients
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3 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Joanne M. Comerford
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