Layoff Prevention Extension Act of 2015
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jul 30, 2015)
Layoff Prevention Extension Act of 2015
This bill amends the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 with respect to state short-time compensation programs that allow employers to reduce the workweek of their employees in lieu of layoffs. The bill: (1) extends federal financing of the programs for an additional two years; and (2) extends through December 31, 2016, the deadline for a state to submit to the Department of Labor its application for a short-time compensation program grant.
What just happenedJul 30, 2015
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6189-6190)
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateJul 30, 2015
- Jul 30, 2015IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6189-6190)
Finance Committee - Jul 30, 2015IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate