An Act amending the unemployment insurance law for workers with fluctuating work schedules
This bill means workers with unstable schedules may find it easier to access unemployment benefits when needed.
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S1334 — An Act amending the unemployment insurance law for workers with fluctuating work schedules
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
In plain language
The bill amends unemployment insurance for workers with changing work schedules.
This bill updates unemployment insurance laws to better support workers who have unpredictable work hours. It aims to address the challenges these workers face in accessing benefits.
What this means for you
- Workers: This bill means workers with unstable schedules may find it easier to access unemployment benefits when needed.
Summary
An Act amending the unemployment insurance law for workers with fluctuating work schedules
Bill Text
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This bill clarifies the wage calculation for unemployment benefits under certain conditions.
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Section 1 of chapter 151A
reported for the highest quarter→ wages reported for the highest quarter; and provided further, that if such deeming renders the individual ineligible for unemployment benefits, the amount shall be 1/26 of the total wages reported in the 2 quarters.It specifies that the wages for the highest quarter will be used, and adds a provision regarding eligibility for unemployment benefits based on total wages over two quarters.
Sponsors
- Cindy F. Friedman · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Cindy F. Friedman Democrat
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (203)
203 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does S1334 do?
- An Act amending the unemployment insurance law for workers with fluctuating work schedules
- Who sponsors S1334?
- S1334 is sponsored by Cindy F. Friedman (Democrat).
- What is the current status of S1334?
- This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track S1334?
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