Good afternoon Senator,

I thought I’d point out this relief measure for businesses impacted by acts of God in relation to unemployment insurance benefit charges: 

2017 Regular Session – Senate Bill 1169 Chapter 733

The chapter authorizes the Secretary of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation to waive the benefit charges against the earned rating record of an employer if (1) the benefits are paid to the claimant during a period in which the claimant is temporarily unemployed because the employer shut down due to a natural disaster and (2) the Governor declared a state of emergency due to the natural disaster. If the Secretary waives the benefit charges under the bill, the waiver may only be in effect until four months after the natural disaster or the date the employer reopens, whichever is earlier.

I played a big role in the passage of this and am happy to discuss flood related relief with you further if you ever need it.

Best,

Dave