An Act relative to access to Paid Family and Medical Leave and unemployment insurance for graduate student workers
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill seeks to expand access to Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) and unemployment insurance for graduate student workers in Massachusetts. Currently, graduate student workers often face challenges in qualifying for these benefits due to their employment status. The bill aims to clarify and extend eligibility to include these students, recognizing their unique circumstances and the potential impact of their work on their ability to access these crucial safety nets.
Key provisions
- Clarifies that graduate student workers are eligible for Paid Family and Medical Leave.
- Expands eligibility for unemployment insurance to include graduate student workers.
- Addresses potential discrepancies in existing regulations that may exclude graduate student workers.
- Ensures consistent application of benefits rules across all employment categories.
- Provides a mechanism for reviewing and updating eligibility criteria as needed.
- Specifically addresses the unique employment arrangements common among graduate student workers.
Who is affected
- Graduate student workers
- Massachusetts residents
- The Paid Family and Medical Leave program
- The Unemployment Insurance program
- Higher education institutions
Notable changes
- Addresses a gap in current eligibility criteria for PFML and unemployment insurance.
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9 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf
James B. Eldridge
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