Michigan SB 40 establishes weekly benefit amounts for each of an individual’s dependents, increasing the maximum weekly benefit amount and weeks available.
Michigan SB 975 updates language for when an individual is presumed to have voluntarily left work if absent for three consecutive workdays.
On January 8, 2025, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared a major disaster exists in the State of California ordering Federal aid. The aid is set to supplement State, tribal and local recovery efforts in areas affected by wildfires and straight-line winds. President Biden’s declaration makes Federal funding available to those affected in Los Angeles County. Effective Date January 7, 2025 Implication to Stakeholders Business owners and residents who sustained losses in the designated areas may apply for disaster unemployment (DUA) benefits at www.disasterassistance.gov. Other ways to apply are by phone at 800-621-FEMA (3362) or by using the FEMA App. Recommended Action Employers should be aware of this so they can notify any employees who may be impacted and eligible for DUA.
Delaware HB 433 changes the unemployment rate calculation from a benefit wage to a benefit ratio, making it more responsive to economic changes.
Summary, recommendations and next steps for Washington HB 1901 related to unemployment.
Summary, recommendations and next steps for Virginia SB 381 related to unemployment.
Summary, recommendations and next steps for South Carolina HB 3992 related to unemployment.
Summary, recommendations and next steps for Oklahoma HB 3596 related to unemployment.
Summary, recommendations and next steps for Oklahoma HB 3595 related to unemployment.
Summary, recommendations and next steps for Kentucky SB 140 related to unemployment.
Summary, recommendations and next steps for Kansas HB 2570 related to unemployment.
Summary, recommendations and next steps for Idaho HB 686 related to unemployment.