Increases the unemployment insurance minimum weekly benefit amount

Summary

The bill changes how weekly unemployment benefits are calculated, guaranteeing a higher floor for all claimants. It sets the minimum benefit at the greater of $250 or 15% of the state average weekly wage and updates the maximum benefit schedule for future years. The changes apply to workers who have earned wages in the required quarters of their base period.

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