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MO HB1441

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/28/2012

Primary Sponsor

Barney Fisher

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Modifies workers' compensation hearing procedures to allow the division to determine application methods and permit electronic notice to represented parties while requiring certified mail for unrepresented employees.

  • Changes unemployment benefits certification requirements for retraining claimants from weekly to quarterly submission, with certification due within 10 days after each quarter ends.

  • Updates electronic filing and notice requirements throughout unemployment compensation law, including allowing electronic service of notices and requiring employers with 50+ workers to report wages in electronic format.

  • Adds a new lien procedure allowing the division to file certificates of lien in county recorder offices for unpaid unemployment contributions, with liens lasting 10 years and attachable to employer property.

  • Increases penalty for intentional disclosure of confidential unemployment information from class A misdemeanor to class D felony for second and subsequent violations.

Legislative Description

Changes the laws regarding workers' compensation and unemployment benefits

Last Action

Public Hearing Scheduled (S) - WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26, 5:00PM, OR UPON NEXT OCCURING RECESS OF THE SENATE, SENATE LOUNGE

4/24/2012

Committee Referrals

Judiciary And Civil And Criminal Jurisprudence3/8/2012
Rules2/13/2012
Workforce Development And Workplace Safety2/2/2012

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