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MO HB1066

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/4/2012

Primary Sponsor

Mike McGhee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the minimum gross wage threshold from $400 to $1,500 that an employer must pay to an employee during the base period before charges to the employer's unemployment compensation account are triggered
  • Eliminates charges against an employer's account for unemployment benefits paid to an individual if the employer paid that individual $1,500 or less in gross wages during the individual's base period
  • Maintains existing exemptions for employers whose employees quit to accept more remunerative positions or other qualifying separation circumstances
  • Does not affect the benefit amount, duration, or wage credits available to the claimant regardless of employer account charging determinations
  • Applies to all claims where the employee's gross wages from an employer fall at or below the new $1,500 threshold

Legislative Description

Increases from $400 to $1,500 the minimum amount of gross wages that an employer must pay to an employee before the employer's unemployment compensation account will be charged

Last Action

Perfected (H)

4/4/2012

Committee Referrals

Rules3/19/2012
Workforce Development And Workplace Safety2/29/2012

Full Bill Text

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