Increases the maximum unemployment benefits payable during a benefit year.

This bill increases the maximum unemployment benefits payable during a benefit year from 16 times to 26 times the individual's weekly benefit amount. It also extends the maximum benefits payable to 39 times the weekly benefit amount for individuals laid off due to their employer going out of business. The benefits are capped at the total of the wage credits accrued to the individual's account.

Increases the maximum unemployment benefits payable during a benefit year.

This bill increases the maximum unemployment benefits payable during a benefit year from 16 times to 26 times the individual's weekly benefit amount. It also extends the maximum benefits payable to 39 times the weekly benefit amount for individuals laid off due to their employer going out of business. The benefits are capped at the total of the wage credits accrued to the individual's account.