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DE HB148

Bill

Status

Passed

6/30/2019

Primary Sponsor

Edward Osienski

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Origin

House of Representatives

150th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Delaware Department of Labor to deliver unemployment compensation notices through methods other than traditional mail, including email, to reduce costs

  • Applies the alternative delivery methods to multiple types of notices including claims deputy determinations, overpayment notices, recoupment orders, and employer liability assessments

  • Maintains the existing 10-day appeal window for claimants and employers, with the deadline starting from when notices are mailed or otherwise delivered by the Department

  • Updates the recoupment notice requirements to explicitly state that notices must include the grounds for the overpayment

  • Makes technical corrections throughout Title 19 to conform language to Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual standards, including changing "person" to "individual" and updating section references

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating The Delivery Of Notices By The Delaware Division Of Unemployment Compensation.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

6/30/2019

Committee Referrals

Labor6/21/2019
Labor5/9/2019

Full Bill Text

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