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NY A11174
Bill
Status
12/4/2020
Primary Sponsor
Kenneth Zebrowski
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AI Summary
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Amends Labor Law Section 563 to limit non-profit organizations' liability for unemployment insurance payments in lieu of contributions to 50% for benefits related to COVID-19 closures or workforce reductions on or after March 12, 2020.
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Amends Labor Law Section 565 to apply the same 50% liability limitation to governmental entities liable for unemployment insurance payments in lieu of contributions for COVID-19-related closures or reductions.
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Amends Labor Law Section 566 to extend the 50% liability limitation to Indian tribes liable for unemployment insurance payments in lieu of contributions for COVID-19-related closures or reductions.
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Applies to closures and workforce reductions caused by COVID-19 or mandatory government closure orders issued on or after March 12, 2020.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Provides that non-profit organizations, certain governmental entities and certain Indian tribes which are liable for unemployment insurance payments in lieu of contributions shall only be liable for fifty percent of payments for benefits to claimants that were a result of the closure of such employer or a reduction in the workforce of the employer for reasons related to COVID-19.
Last Action
referred to labor
12/4/2020