MS SB2743

Establishes stricter data sharing protections requiring the Department of Employment Security to obtain written permission and specific assurances before releasing unemployment records to third parties, including federal and state agencies

Authorizes the department to hold administrative hearings and assess penalties up to $500 against employers who fail to respond to subpoenas or produce required records, with fines deposited in the Mississippi Special Employment Security Administration Fund

Requires electronic payment of Unemployment Insurance and Training taxes from all employers unless written approval is obtained for alternative payment methods

Grants the Executive Director discretion to waive unemployment taxes, penalties, interest, and process costs upon findings of good cause, including cases where employers were defrauded by predecessors or third-party tax filing firms

Allows employers to request review and redetermination of contribution rates by demonstrating good cause for failure to file quarterly reports within the qualifying period