Sets the minimum weekly unemployment insurance benefit at $250 or 15% of the state average weekly wage.

This bill amends the labor law to establish the minimum weekly unemployment insurance benefit amount as the greater of $250 or 15% of the state average weekly wage. This change applies to claimants with remuneration paid in two or three calendar quarters during their base period or alternate base period. The bill also specifies that the weekly benefit amount should be rounded down to the nearest dollar. The changes take effect immediately upon enactment.

Sets the minimum weekly unemployment insurance benefit at $250 or 15% of the state average weekly wage.

This bill amends the labor law to establish the minimum weekly unemployment insurance benefit amount as the greater of $250 or 15% of the state average weekly wage. This change applies to claimants with remuneration paid in two or three calendar quarters during their base period or alternate base period. The bill also specifies that the weekly benefit amount should be rounded down to the nearest dollar. The changes take effect immediately upon enactment.