Provides a credit against unemployment fund contributions for employers who employ persons in a recovery program by the office of addiction services.

This bill amends the labor law to provide a credit against unemployment fund contributions for employers who employ persons in a recovery program by the office of addiction services and supports. The credit applies for the first five years of employment following completion of such a program. The amount of the credit varies from 25% to 10% based on the duration of the employee's participation in the recovery program. The credit is available for employees participating in the program and for the first five years of employment of those who have completed the program.

Provides a credit against unemployment fund contributions for employers who employ persons in a recovery program by the office of addiction services.

This bill amends the labor law to provide a credit against unemployment fund contributions for employers who employ persons in a recovery program by the office of addiction services and supports. The credit applies for the first five years of employment following completion of such a program. The amount of the credit varies from 25% to 10% based on the duration of the employee's participation in the recovery program. The credit is available for employees participating in the program and for the first five years of employment of those who have completed the program.