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DE HB8

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/18/2011

Primary Sponsor

George

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Origin

House of Representatives

146th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Increases the maximum weekly unemployment benefit amount from $400 to $450, effective January 1, 2025
  • Raises the taxable wage base for employers from $10,500 to $12,500 per employee for unemployment insurance tax calculations
  • Adjusts the benefit calculation formula so claimants receive the higher of either 1/46th of their highest quarter wages or 1/52nd of their total base period wages, up to the new $450 maximum
  • Modifies the assessment rate schedule that determines employer contribution rates based on the Unemployment Trust Fund balance
  • Updates various statutory thresholds and tables used to calculate both employer taxes and employee benefits under Delaware's unemployment compensation system

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Unemployment Compensation.

Last Action

Stricken

3/29/2011

Committee Referrals

Labor1/18/2011

Full Bill Text

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