MS HB809

Increases the minimum weekly unemployment benefit amount from $30.00 to $70.00 for individuals in Mississippi.

Modifies Section 71-5-503 to raise an individual's weekly benefit amount by $40.00.

Makes technical corrections to unemployment compensation statute language, including gender-neutral pronoun changes.

Brings forward Section 71-5-505 regarding unemployment benefit calculations and wage deductions for potential future amendments.

Effective date: July 1, 2020.