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The Massachusetts Division of Unemployment Assistance Issues Proposed Regulations Implementing EMAC Hardship Waivers

Responding to widespread resistance—principally on the part of small businesses—to the increase in the Employer Medical Assistance Contribution (“EMAC”) contributions and the addition of an EMAC supplemental contribution,...more

Mintz - Employment Viewpoints

Massachusetts Legislature Proposes Limit Relief for Employer Medical Assistance Contribution (EMAC) Supplemental Payments

In a series of blog posts going back to last August, we reported on certain amendments to the Massachusetts Employer Medical Assistance Contribution (EMAC) rules. As we previously explained, the EMAC contributions are...more

Baker Donelson

Tennessee Unemployment Reform: Still a Boon for Business

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Nearly two years ago, on May 9, 2012, Tennessee's Unemployment Insurance Accountability Act (the Act) was signed into law by Governor Bill Haslam. Before 2012, claimants who were terminated for "misconduct" were disqualified...more

Morgan Lewis

New York City Prohibits Discrimination Against Unemployed

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The "unemployed" are now a protected class in New York City, with the rights and protections associated with that classification. ...more

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