An Act To Establish A Monetary Penalty For Employers Whose Unemployment Payment Is Returned Unpaid

Summary

The bill requires the Maine Commissioner of Labor to assess a fine on any employer whose unemployment insurance payment is returned unpaid for any reason. The penalty is the greater of $25 or 1% of the payment amount. It aims to encourage employers to provide accurate banking information for benefit disbursements.

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