Page 12 THE REVERE ADVOCATE–Friday, November 15 , 2019 FILES | FROM PAGE 9 ment system does not deny them benefits when they are forced to move,” said Lt. Governor Karyn Polito. “We are proud to file this bill that will fix this problem and ensure the unemployment statute meets the needs of the workers and employers of today’s economy.” The proposed exception applies only to active duty military. In addition to the extension of UI benefits to military spouses, the legislation would make other changes, including expanding the ability of the Department of Unemployment Assistance (DUA) to recoup fraudulently claimed benefits and clarifying that prison work-release programs are not means for qualifying for UI after release. “This legislation will help create fairness for our hard-working military families, make important changes to the unemployment statute that will save taxpayer dollars, and make the system more effective at serving Massachusetts’ workers and employers,” said Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development Rosalin Acosta. DUA, which operates under the state’s Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development, is responsible for managing the UI program, which provides temporary income to Massachusetts workers who are unemployed through no fault of their own and are able, available and actively looking for work. For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@ advocatenews.net Monogram D4 Double siding Cedar impression half rounds Harvey Vinyl 60 Replacement Windows Custom Aluminum Trim work Windows & Doors Top quality Vinyl Siding! •Vinyl Siding •Carpentry Work •Decks •Roofing •Free Estimates •Replacement Windows •Fully Licensed •Fully Insured
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