INCREASE UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFIT MULTIPLIER
House Bill 4021
Sponsor: Rep. Gary Woronchak
Committee: Employment Relations, Training and Safety
Complete to 3-10-03
A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 4021 AS INTRODUCED 1-28-03
Currently, the weekly benefit rate for unemployment benefits is calculated by multiplying the individual's wages paid in the calendar quarter of the base period in which the individual was paid the highest total wages by 4.1 percent. (An individual also receives $6 per dependent for up to six dependents. The maximum weekly benefit rate that a person can receive is $362 per week.)
House Bill 4021 would amend the Michigan Employment Security Act to increase this multiplier to 4.5 percent.
MCL 421.27
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This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.