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DE HB198
Bill
Status
6/30/2019
Primary Sponsor
Edward Osienski
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AI Summary
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Increases the maximum weekly unemployment insurance benefit from $330 to $400 per week for claims establishing a benefit year beginning June 30, 2019 and thereafter.
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Freezes the taxable wage base at $16,500 (or the federal amount, whichever is greater) from July 1, 2019 to October 29, 2020 to allow the Division of Unemployment Insurance and the Unemployment Compensation Advisory Council to analyze potential future revisions to the taxable wage base formula.
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Maintains the minimum weekly benefit amount at $20 and the calculation method of 1/46 of total wages earned in the two highest-earning quarters of the base period.
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Funding for the increased weekly benefit amounts will be drawn from the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund.
Legislative Description
An Act To Amend Title 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Division Of Unemployment Compensation.
Last Action
Signed by Governor
6/30/2019