Increases unemployment insurance benefits for low wage workers in Massachusetts.

This bill amends Massachusetts' unemployment insurance laws to increase benefits for low wage workers. It modifies the calculation of weekly benefit rates and total benefits during a benefit year. Specifically, it sets the weekly benefit rate at 50% of the individual's average weekly wage in the base period, with a minimum of 20% of the average weekly wage of all employees covered by the chapter and a maximum of 75% of the individual's average weekly wage.

Increases unemployment insurance benefits for low wage workers in Massachusetts.

This bill amends Massachusetts' unemployment insurance laws to increase benefits for low wage workers. It modifies the calculation of weekly benefit rates and total benefits during a benefit year. Specifically, it sets the weekly benefit rate at 50% of the individual's average weekly wage in the base period, with a minimum of 20% of the average weekly wage of all employees covered by the chapter and a maximum of 75% of the individual's average weekly wage.