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AL SB92
Bill
AI Summary
SB92 Summary
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Reduces maximum weeks of unemployment benefits from 26 to between 14-20 weeks, based on county unemployment rate (14 weeks if county rate at or below 6.5%, increasing to maximum 20 weeks if county rate equals or exceeds 9%).
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Changes maximum weekly benefit amount calculation to one-twenty-sixth of average wages from two highest-earning quarters of base period, with maximum of $275 per week effective January 1, 2019.
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Changes total benefit calculation from one-third to one-fourth of base period wages for insured work.
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Adds eligibility for five additional weeks of benefits for individuals enrolled in approved job training or certification programs preparing them for high-wage, high-demand occupations.
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Becomes effective January 1, 2019.
Legislative Description
Compensation, unemployment, to increase the possible weekly benefit, to lower weeks of unemployment benefits from 26 to 14 to 20 based on the unemployment rate in the recipient's county of residence, and to provide for additional benefits for persons undertaking job training or certification, Secs. 25-4-72, 25-4-74 am'd.
Unemployment
Last Action
Commerce and Small Business first Substitute Offered
3/15/2018