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MEMBER ALERTS and Important Legislative Information. Click on an item below to view.
- Sept. 25, 2023 - Public Hearing on Abandoning a Portion of Baltimore Avenue at its Easterly Terminus
- Aug. 25, 2023 - Reconstruction of the Rehoboth Beach Patrol Comfort Station to begin in Sept. 2023
- 08.01.23 - "The Final Gavel" - Legislative Wrap-Up from ACCD (Association of Chamber of Commerce of DE)
- 07.19.23 - Forum on Paid Family Leave Act (PFLA) - VISIT the PFLA Page on Delaware.gov
- WATCH the Recorded Forum
- VIEW the Presentation from Forum
- Have Questions? For more information contact Division of Paid Leave Director, Chris Counihan at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 302-761-8361
- July 19, 2023 - Alert for Downtown Rehoboth Businesses - Rehoboth Avenue Paving Scheduled for Fall
- 07.13.23 - ALERT on Paid Family Leave Act (PFLA)
- 07.12.23 - Presentation @ ACCD on Housing
- 07.01.23 Update on ALL Current Proposed DE Legislation
- June 29, 2023 - Letter sent to Governor for the State of Delaware, John Carney in opposition of HB 248.
- June 21, 2023 - Bonfires on the Beach Cancelled This Evening - Inclement Weather
- June 19, 2023 - Delaware General Assembly Pending Legislation
- June 15, 2023 - Alert to Rehoboth Beach Businesses Around Bandstand
- June 12, 2023 - Legislative Bill Update and Notice regarding Counterfeit Money Circulating
- June 12, 2023 - Letters in support of the proposed short term rental tax.
- June 6, 2023 - ALERT on Legislative Updates from Leg. Rep. Lincoln Willis
- June 2, 2023 - Letter & Notes on Paid Family Leave Act
- June 1, 2023 - May 19, 2023 Letters in support of the proposed short term rental tax resent.
- May 19, 2023 - Letters in support of the proposed short term rental tax.
- May 3, 2023 - ALERT on Open Public Comment for Paid Family & Medical Leave Insurance Program
- April 24, 2023 - Letter in support of realty transfer tax reduction sent to the Appropriations Committee in the Delaware House of Representatives
- April 17, 2023 - Plastic Ban Legislation / Rehoboth Outdoor Dining Permit
- March 15, 2023 - Letter of Opposition on Legalization of Recreational Marijuana as Read to the Delaware Senate Health & Social Services Committee
- February 27, 2023 - FTC Proposed Rule on non-compete clauses
- February 6, 2023 - US Global Leadership Coalition
- HB 1, Legalization of Recreational Marijuana Bill, Opposition Letter from the Rehoboth Beach - Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce - Jan. 24, 2023
- January 19, 2023 - Downtown Rehoboth Commercial Parking Requirements
- Dec. 21, 2022 - Seasonal Employment Protection Act Update
- Dec. 14, 2022 - Seasonal Employment Alliance Temporary Final Rule
- Dec. 8, 2022 - Seasonal Employment Alliance Update & Call to Action
- Oct. 25, 2022 - DE Relief Grant Recipients Deadline
- Sept. 19, 2022 - Sea Witch Deadlines
- August 24, 2022 - Water Advisory Lifted
- August 23, 2022 - Recreational Water Advisory
- August 17, 2022 - Business After Hours Cancelled
- July 29, 2022 - Water Quality Advisory Lifted
- July 27, 2022 - Update on DE Plastic Bag Ban
- June 22, 2022 - UPDATE on HB409 - Sick & Safety Leave
- June 20, 2022 - Legislative Alert - Hearing on HB409 - Sick & Safety Leave
- June 15, 2022 - Delaware Legislative Update and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law: Clean School Bus Funding Program
- Delaware's Plastic Carryout Bag Ban in Effect as of July 1, 2022
- May 24, 2022 - Governor Vetos HB 371 (Recreational Marijuana)
- May 23, 2022 - DE National Guard Activated to support Stockley Center
- April 20, 2022 - Mask Mandate Lifted
- March 21, 2022 - Outdoor Dining on Public Space Application for 2022 and deadline to apply
- March 18, 2022 - InterExchanage Summer Work Travel Program Update (J-1 Visas)
- March 16, 2022 - Outdoor dining vote and upcoming road closure
- March 2, 2022 - Presentation available from Special Meeting on Outdoor Dining Areas on Public Space / Discussion and Voting Information
- February 28, 2022 - Special Meeting on Outdoor Dining Areas on Public Space / Rehoboth Beach Returning to In-Person Meetings March 15
- SB1 - Senator McBride Discussion 2.24.22
- SB 1 As of 01.24.22
- SB 1 As of 05.05.21
- SB 1 Member Survery Results & Comments
- Member Alert 1.25.2022 - Legislative updates regarding HB 262, SS 1 for SB 1, and HB 305
- 151st GENERAL ASSEMBLY FISCAL NOTE
- Letter to Dewey Beach Planning and Zoning Commission 12.15.2021
- The Rehoboth Beach - Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce sent a follow-up opposition letter regarding the IRS Reporting Proposal that would require financial institutions to report information on customer bank account flows to the IRS. Letter to Representative Blunt Rochester and Senators Coons and Carper 12.06.2021
- Letter to Board of Adjustment 11.19.2021
- Member Information Sheet 11.22.2021 with Legislative Updates - SB 1 - FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE INSURANCE PROGRAM, Governor Carney Announces Over $7 Million in Tourism Industry Investments, DE Relief Grant
- The Rehoboth Beach - Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce opposes the IRS Reporting Proposal that would require financial institutions to report information on customer bank account flows to the IRS. Click here to read the letter sent to Representative Blunt Rochester and Senators Coons and Carper on September 29, 2021.
- The Rehoboth Beach - Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce has re-opposed HB 150 (legalization of marijuana) and opposed HB 205 (mandate on private sector employers to automtically enroll workers into a new state run retirement program) (posted 6/25/21)
- SB 15 - Increase of Minimum Wage; passed June 17, 2021. Synopsis below:
- $10.50 per hour effective January 1 2022;
- $11.75/hr Jan 1, 2023;
- $13.25/hr Jan 1, 2024;
- $15/hr Jan 1, 2025.
- 151st General Assembly Legislation; Delaware State Chamber of Commerce Status of Bills (posted 6/25/21)
- HB 150 - Recreational Use of Marijuana - Chamber Response Letter (posted 3/25/21)
- HB 150 - Recreational Use of Marijuana Introduced
- Letter to Representative Blunt Rochester re: House Resolution 901, BridgeUSA J-1 Visa Summer Work Travel Program Support - March 21, 2022
- OFFICE OF GOVERNOR CARNEY FINANCIAL OVERVIEW FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022 1.28.2021FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022 1.28.2021
- Minimum Wage Bill 1.27.21
- Tipped Wage Bill 1.27.2021
- Unfair Trade Practices Bill - HOUSE BILL NO. 91 1.28.2021
- Chamber Summary 2020
- August 3,2020 - Tropical Storm Isais Update
- July 30, 2020 - Rehoboth Beach Swimming Advisory
- July 29,2020 - COVID Update: Pandemic Related Revenue Loss Chart, Letter to the Governor, School Re-opening Guidance
- July 27,2020 - COVID Update: Delaware Added to DC's Quarantine Lists
- July 23,2020 - Membership Update & Internet/ Phone SCAM Alert
- July 14, 2020 - COVID Update: Delaware Removed from State Quarantine Lists
- July 11,2020 - COVID Update: Masks NOT Required in DB
- July 7,2020 - Virtual Candidates Forum Announced
- July 6,2020 - COVID Update: Chamber Requests City of RB Rescind Mask Mandate
- June 30,2020 - COVID Update: Governor Closes Eastern Sussex Bars, RB Requires Face Coverings, DB Cancels July 4 Fireworks
- June 29, 2020 - COVID Update: Restaurant Industry Testing Registration - Schedule Update
- June 29,2020 - COVID Update: Restaurant Industry Testing Registration - Additonal Testing Sites
- June 28, 2020 - COVID Update: Restaurant Industry Testing Registration
- June 20,2020 - COVID Update: Governor Carney Announces Additional Interim Steps for Phase 2
- June 15,2020 - COVID Update: Phase 2 Re-opening Begins
- June 5,2020 - Tanger Outlets to Close Early
- May 29,2020 - Street Barrier Project Clarification
- May 27,2020 - City of RB Allowa Retailers to Utilize Sidewalk for Sale Purposes
- May 26,2020 - COVID Update: Governor to Lift Short Term Rental Ban and Out of State Quarantine
- May 26, 2020 - COVID Update: Governor to Hold Press Briefing/ Watch LIVE
- May 25,2020 - COVID Update: Governor Visits Beaches/ To Hold PRess Conference
- Delaware State News Articles regading COVID-19/Revenue Loss; 7/30/2020 Edition: Print Article; Print Letter/Commentary; 7/29/20 Web Article
- Correspondence to Governor Carney and Revenue Loss Comparison (posted 7/29/2020)
- May 19,2020 - COVID Update: Governor Carney Announces Additional Interim Steps for Retail, Restaurant Businesses to Expand Operations
- May 19,2020 - COVID Update: Governor's Press Briefing, Guidance for Houses of Worship, Work Groups Planned for Re-opening Schools
- May 15,2020 - COVID Update: Governor Releases Phase 1 Re-opening Guidance, RB CODE RED Message
- May 15,2020 - COVID Update: Governor's LIVE Press Briefing
- May 14,2020 - Govenror Announces Re-opening of Delaware Beaches
- May 12,2020 - Rehoboth Beach & Boardwalk Re-opening
- May 8,2020 - COVID Update: Governor's Statement on Phase 1 Re-opening
- May 7,2020 - Delaware Presidential Primary Rescheduled
- May 5,2020 - COVID Update: Re-opening Steps for Small Business & Universal Testing in Nursing Homes
- May 5,2020 - COVID Update: OC Re-opens Beach, Boardwalk, & Inlet; Letter to the Governor for Action
- May 3,2020 - Chamber Work Update
- April 25,2020 - COVID Update: Governor Orders Facemasks in Public
- April 24,2020 - COVID Update: RB Cancels July 4 Fireworks, Delaware Schools Remain Closed, Modification to State of Emergency, Update on Recovery Town Halls
- April 23,2020 - COVID Update: Re-opening Phases Summary & Recovery Town Hall Schedule
- April 23,2020 - COVID Update: Update from Office of the Governor on Health Partnerships & Re-opening
- April 14,2020 - COVID Update: Sen. Carper to Host Telephone Town Hall
- April 13,2020 - COVID Update: Governor to Hold Press Briefing
- April 10,2020 - COVID Update: Summary of Business Assistance Programs
- April 7,2020 - COVID Update: Sussex County Suspends Hotel Tax & Provide Rental Assistance Funds
- April 6, 2020 - COVID Update: Gov. Carney Bans Short-Term Rentals
- April 1, 2020 - COVID Update: Gov. Carney Restricts Gatherings
- March 30,2020 - COVID Update: Out of State Travelers to Quarantine, Non-profit Grant Info from DCF
- March 27,2020 - COVID Update: Chamber Event Cancellations, Restaurant/ Retail Specials & Ad
- March 27,2020 - COVID Update: SBA Conference Call
- March 26,2020 - COVID Update: Small Business Info from Sen. Chris Coons
- March 25,2020 - COVID Update: SB Loan Guidance, Restaurant Emergency Action Trust, FAQ on Non-essential Businesses, Primary Election Moved
- March 24,2020 - COVID Update: Beebe Offering COVID Testing, Firefly Canceled, Sussec Co. Suspends Hearings, Letter on School Closures
- March 23,2020 - COVID Update: Gov. Carney Declares Public Health Emergency
- March 23,2020 - COVID Update: Mayor Kuhns Close all Non-essential Businesses
- March 22,2020 - COVID Update: Governor Carney Issues Stay-at-Home Order for Delawareans
- March 21,2020 - COVID Update: Delaware Gov. Carney Considering Stay-at-Home Order, Closes Non-essential Businesses
- March 21,2020 - COVID Update: Governor Carney Closes DE State Beach/ RB Closes Boardwalk
- March 20,2020 - COVID Update: FAMILIES FIRST CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE ACT Signed Into Law
- March 20,2020 - COVID Update Synopsis
- March 19,2020 - COVID Update: SBA Conference Call
- March 18,2020 - COVID Update: HELP Program Announced & DEMA Recovery Task Force/ SBA Update
- March 18,2020 - COVID Update: City of RB Take-out Reserved Parking
- March 17,2020 - COVID Update: Chamber Remote Work, Cape Gazette Ad for Restaurant & Retail, Chamber Event Cancellations
- March 16,2020 - COVID Update: Clarification on Cafe Categorization for March 16 Directive
- March 16,2020 - COVID Update: City of RB Take-out Reserved Parking
- March 12,2020 - Update on Coronavirus Status: Associated Cancellations and Information
- 150th General Assembly - HB 110: Recreational Marijuana
- 150th General Assembly - SB 105: Minimum Wage
- 150th General Assembly - SB 71: Pharmacy Ownership
- 150th General Assembly - SB 95 w. SS1: Workplace Fraud
- 150th General Assembly - HB 133
- 150th General Assembly - HB 129
- 150th General Assembly - HB 134
- Chamber’s opposition letter to the Town of Dewey Beach regarding the potential municipal lodging tax increase (Posted 3/7/19)
- Senate Committees - 150th General Assembly (Posted 1/11/2019)
- 150th General Assembly-Committee Assignments (Posted 1/11/2019)
- Association of Chambers of Commerce of Delaware Legislative Agenda (Posted 1/8/19)
- June 14, 2018 - Update on HB 360 - Sexual Harassment Training & HB 460 - Budget Smoothing
- June 13, 2018 - Update on: HOUSE AMENDMENT NO.1 TO HB350, HOUSE SUBSTITUTE NO.1 HB360, HB110 TO AMEND TITLE 16 AND TITLE 30
- May 10, 2018 - Update on SB91 RELATING TO CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTION DEVICES
- May 8, 2018 - Update on SB91 RELATING TO CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTION DEVICES & HB409 SYNOPSIS: DELAWARE WORKER ADJUSTMENT AND RETRAINING NOTIFICATION ACT
- June 2, 2017 - Vote to Eliminate 1% Allocated for State & Local CVB's
- Budget Reset Presentation (Posted 3/23/17)
- Draft Sussex County Sign Ordinance (Posted 9/12/16)
- Member Blast - 2/24/16. Weather Forecast Graphic.
- Legislative Updates for the 2nd Half of the 148th General Assembly
- DelDOT Planned RT.1 Activity during the week of August 17-21, 2015
- Chamber Position on City of Rehoboth Beach Pool Ordinance (Posted 6/19/15)
- June 12 - Update on SB 113, HB 65, and HB5 Ammendment with H4A
- March 20, 2015 (including Minimum Wage Update)
- Tax Reform information by US Congressman John Carney (Posted 3/4/15)
- January 27, 2015 - Update on HB24 & 16
- January 15, 2015 - HB24 Relating to Landlord Tenant Code Introduced
- Workers Comp. Update from M.S. Lally & Associates (Posted 4/16/14)
- Legislative Update from M.S. Lally & Associates (Posted 4/11/2014)
- Minimum Wage Increase Information (Posted 2/14/14)
- Informational Letter on House Bill 168 and House Bill 91 plus SIDES E-Response.
- Federal Unemployment Tax (FUTA) Increased for CY 2013
- August 13, 2013 - Jean Fasnacht Death
- July 1, 2013 - Worker's Compensation Reform Law & Immigration Reform Bill S.744
- May 31, 2013 - Immigration Reform Bill S.744 & HB 156 & 168
- May 6, 2013 - SB6 Opposition Letter Template & Update on HB 43 & 55
- April 18, 2013 - SB6 Opposition Letter Template & Update on HB 55, 60, 61, & 74
- March 21, 2013 - Clarification - Minimum SB6 Passed
- March 21, 2013 - Minimum SB6 Passed
- March 20, 2013 - Minimum Wage SB6
- March 15, 2013 - Scooter Parking Vote and Electric Co-op Update
Chamber Legislative Representative:
- Lincoln Willis, The Willis Group, LLC
SPOTTED LANTERNFLY INFORMATION FROM DELAWARE DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE
Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) has been working closely with the public to slow the spread of the spotted lanternfly (SLF) since its introduction to Delaware in 2017. This exotic insect is a destructive fruit pest, that threatens Delaware agriculture and forests. All life stages of SLF can be easily and unknowingly shipped in or on trucks, trailers, cargo, plant material, and many other organic or inorganic material. Because of the high risk of spread, DDA has placed a quarantine on New Castle and Kent County to regulate the movement of SLF life stages for business traveling in or out of the quarantine zones.
DDA now requires a permit for businesses moving supplies in and/ or out of quarantine zones. To obtain a permit, please visit de.gov/hitchikerbug and look for the “quarantine and permitting” link. You or a designee will be asked to take the SLF training and test and agree to train all employees on how to slow the spread. All proof of employee training and inspections of cargo, and transportation modes traveling in or out of the quarantine must be kept for a minimum of two years.
For more information/ questions contact Katie Bielicki, Spotted Lanternfly Project Coordinator at (302)698-4588 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Issues of Note
- December 17, 2013 - Effective, Jan 1st 2014 - IRS to count Automatic Gratuities as Wages, NOT Tips. Please click here to read more.
- May 31, 2013 - Please click here to view the Member Alert sent regarding CIEE information and HB 156 and HB168.
- May 6, 2013 - Please click here to view the Member Alert sent regarding the Minimum Wage Increase, HB 55, and HB 43.
- April 18, 2013 - Please click here to view the Member Alert sent regarding the Minimum Wage Increase, HB 55, HB 60 , HB 61 and HB 74.
- April 17, 2013 - While the Rehoboth Beach – Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce has already sent a minimum wage increase opposition letter, businesses who oppose the minimum wage increase can utilize the Minimum Wage Business Opposition Letter template by CLICKING HERE and sending same to members of the House Economic Development/Banking/Insurance/Commerce Committee (names/email included in above pdf file).
- March 21, 2013 - Clarification - While SB 6 passed the Senate today, it must still go through the same process in the House --- this is the time to contact your state representatives with your comments.
- March 21, 2013 - Minimum Wage Status. Minimum Wage Bill - SB6Passed Today -- vote 12-9. $0.50 increase January 1st 2014 and $0.50 increase January 1st 2015.
- March 20, 2013 - Minimum Wage Senate Bill 6 Scheduled to be Heard - Tomorrow, March 21, 2013. Senate Bill 6 which would raise Delaware minimum wage is scheduled to be heard tomorrow, March 21, 2013. The session begins at 2:00 PM in Legislative Hall; however, the Bill could be heard later. Those interested in testifying should plan on being present at 2:00 PM. The Chamber has opposed this Bill. Our opposition correspondence can be viewed by clicking here or by scrolling down to Chamber of Commerce Correspondence & Positions. Additional information is contained in a 3/20/13 News Journal article which can be viewed by clicking here.
- March 15, 2013 - SCOOTER PARKING IN DOWNTOWN REHOBOTH. Rehoboth Beach Commissioners will discuss and possibly vote TONIGHT on creation of new scooter parking, creation of additional parking spaces, possible permitting and associated ordinances. The meeting is tonight, Friday March 15th at 7:00 PM and will be held at City Hall, Commissioners Room. Click here to view the full meeting agenda as posted on the City of Rehoboth Beach's website.
GOOD NEWS FOR MEMBERS IN THE CHAMBER'S ELECTRCI BUYING GROUP. This week a new electric supply contract was executed on behalf of over 90 chamber businesses representing hundreds of accounts in the electric aggregation buying group. The new contract is a three-year fixed supply rate of $0.07931/kwhr which is even lower than most member’s current/expiring rate of $0.0825/kwhr. The contract was awarded to Integrys Energy Services after several rounds of competitive bidding and will run from each member’s April meter read date through April of 2016. This new contract rate is also between 9% and 12% lower than Delmarva Power’s tariff supply rates. Each member included in the contract will receive additional information from the Chamber including their projected savings and other contract details over the next several weeks.
ATTENTION MEMBERS SERVED BY LIBERTY POWER: Most of our members in the existing buying group are currently served by Liberty Power through April. Liberty Power competed to win the contract renewal but was not successful. We have reports from at least 6 members that have been contacted directly by Liberty Power to have them renew their contract directly with Liberty Power at a higher rate than the new group rate with Integrys. Ed Jackson executed the new contract with Integrys through each member's Power of Attorney form. Please do not renew your contract directly with Liberty Power or you will lose your new contract rate with Integrys. Feel free to contact Ed directly if you have any questions about this at 302-218-8920 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Chamber of Commerce Correspondence & Positions
- Minimum Wage Bill
The Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce sent the following correspondence to Senator Marshall regarding the proposed increase in the minimum wage. The letter can be viewed below or click here:
March 8, 2013Dear Senator Marshall:
This is to advise that the Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce, representing a membership of nearly 1,300 businesses, has strong opposition to an increase in the minimum wage. The opposition is based on concerns expressed by our small businesses, as well as several larger corporate members.
While many of the Resort businesses already pay above the minimum wage, costs are currently at an all-time high for businesses. In addition to the unstable economic market, the passage of the Affordable Health Care Act will create a substantial increase in health care coverage cost for their employees. Businesses impacted by an increase in the minimum wage would need to find ways to cut expenses, which stymies creation of new positions and/or fewer hours for current employees.
We understand that the minimum wage bill is scheduled to be heard on Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at 2:30 PM in the Senate Hearing Room. We are requesting that our opposition and concerns be a part of the information and discussion.
Please feel free to contact me should you have questions or need additional information.
Sincerely,
Carol A. Everhart
President/CEO
JUST IN FROM CIEE (COUNCIL ON INTERNATIONAL EDUCATIONAL EXCHANGE) AND THE ALLIANCE FOR INTERNATIONAL AND CULTURAL EXCHANGE
J-1 Program Threatened The current version of the Senate Immigration Bill would have devastating consequences for the J-1 Summer Work Travel program. The J-1 visa is a cultural exchange visa that allows university students from other countries to travel and work in the U.S. during their summer break. By classifying students as “workers,” not as cultural exchange participants, the immigration reform legislation would ultimately eliminate the Summer Work Travel program from which many businesses hire a portion of their seasonal staff. Tell your elected representatives how Immigration Reform Bill S.744 will impact your business and urge them to take immediate action! Visit http://cqrcengage.com/ciee/home to take action now or for sample correspondence visit: Senate letter: http://capwiz.com/alliance-exchange/issues/alert/?alertid=62695691
House letter: http://capwiz.com/alliance-exchange/issues/alert/?alertid=62695786.
FROM CHAMBER LEGISLATIVE REP. MARK LALLY:
Here are two Bills that were pre-filed:
HB 156-AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 4 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS.
This bill continues the process of updating the Liquor Control Act to make it more modern and consumer-friendly. Section 1 and 2 allow package stores to open at 8:00 a.m., instead of 9:00 a.m. on days other than Sundays. Section 3 allows package stores to open at 11:00 a.m. on Sundays instead of noon. All of these changes reflect consumer demand for more convenient shopping hours. May 30, 2013 - Introduced and Assigned to House Administration Committee in House
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HB 168- AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 19 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION AND COUNSELING, TRAINING AND PLACEMENT ACTIVITIES.
This Bill in Section 1 establishes a one-week waiting period as a condition of eligibility for unemployment insurance benefits for claims establishing a benefit year beginning January 1, 2014 and thereafter.
Section 2 sunsets the one-week waiting period as a condition of eligibility for unemployment insurance for claims establishing a benefit year beginning January 1, 2017 and thereafter.
Section 3 defines “waiting period”. The one-week waiting period is the first week after a claim for unemployment insurance benefits is filed. No unemployment insurance benefits are paid for the one-week waiting period.
Section 4 sunsets the definition of “waiting period” for unemployment insurance for claims establishing a benefit year beginning January 1, 2017 and thereafter.
Section 5 increases the taxable wage base from its current level of $10,500 effective calendar year 2014. The taxable wage base will be based on a “trigger”; specifically the balance of the UI Trust Fund as of September 30 of the preceding calendar year. The higher the fund balance, the lower the taxable wage base. If the UI Trust Fund balance is $125.0 million or less, the taxable wage base will be $18,500; if the UI Trust Fund balance is greater than $125.0 million, but less than $175.0 million, the taxable wage base will be $16,500; if the UI Trust Fund balance is at least $175.0 million, but no greater than $225.0 million, the taxable wage base will be $14,500; if the UI Trust Fund balance is greater than $225.0 million, but less than $275.0 million, the taxable wage base will be $12,500 and if the UI Trust Fund balance is $275.0 million or greater, the taxable wage base will be $10,500.
Section 6 provides that any loan of State funds to repay loans from the federal government to the UI Trust Fund shall be repaid from unemployment insurance tax receipts.
Section 7 decreases the “special assessment” (the “training tax”), as established in § 3401, Title 19, DE Code, when the taxable wage base increases. The assessment rate will be .085% when the taxable wage base is $18,500, .095% when the taxable wage base is $16,500, .11% when the taxable wage base is $14,500, .126% when the taxable wage base is $12,500 and .15% when the taxable wage base is $10,500. May 30, 2013 – Introduced and Assigned to the House Labor Committee
For a complete Calendar of Events, visit the Chamber website - www.beach-fun.com. If you have questions, please give Carol a call on the member hotline- 227-6446, or her cell phone at 542-7547.