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History
- Substituted by A10126
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.744
- Referred to labor
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Extends the provisions of chapter 831 of the laws of 1981, amending the labor law relating to fees and expenses in unemployment insurance proceedings
Signed by Governor · Sponsor George Latimer
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Title of bill
An act to amend chapter 831 of the laws of 1981, amending the labor law relating to fees and expenses in unemployment insurance proceedings, in relation to extending the provisions of such chapter
Purpose or general idea of bill
To extend provisions of law allowing fees and expenses for registered representatives of unemployment claimants until December 31, 2012.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1 of the bill amends Section 3 of chapter 831 of the laws of 1981 to extend until December 31, 2012 the provisions of labor law section 538(3)(a) and (c) which allows agents registered with the Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board to receive fees for services and expenses in representing unemployment insurance claimants.
Section 2 of the bill establishes the effective date.
Existing law
Subdivision (3) (a) and (c) of section 538 of the labor law expires December 31, 2010.
Justification
Agents registered to represent claimants in unemployment insurance proceedings must meet certain qualifications established by the Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board. Many unemployed workers are unfamiliar with the unemployment law and need skilled representation to ensure they will receive benefits in cases where their employer contests the benefit claim. Unemployment benefits are often the only source of income for unemployed workers who have not found new jobs. The Legislature has extended the original 1981 law allowing fees and expenses for registered agents several times to ensure that claimants have appropriate representation. This bill seeks to extend these provisions of law for another two years until 2012.
Prior legislative history
New Bill. 2010: A.10126 Passed Assembly 142-0.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Immediately.
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