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MO HB1441
Bill
Status
2/28/2012
Primary Sponsor
Barney Fisher
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AI Summary
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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.
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Changes unemployment benefits certification requirements for retraining claimants from weekly to quarterly submission, with certification due within 10 days after each quarter ends.
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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.
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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.
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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