BEFORE THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY

OF THE STATE OF MONTANA

 

In the matter of the adoption of New Rules I and II, the amendment of ARM 24.11.204, 24.11.207, 24.11.335, 24.11.450A, 24.11.452A, 24.11.485, 24.11.613, 24.11.616, 24.11.1205 and 24.11.1209, and the repeal of ARM 24.11.461 pertaining to unemployment insurance

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NOTICE OF ADOPTION, AMENDMENT, AND REPEAL

 

TO: All Concerned Persons

 

1. On September 19, 2013, the Department of Labor and Industry published MAR Notice No. 24-11-275 pertaining to the public hearing on October 16, 2013, regarding the proposed adoption, amendment, and repeal of the above-stated rules at page 1649 of the 2013 Montana Administrative Register, Issue Number 18.

 

2. The department has amended the above-stated rules as proposed.

 

3. The department has adopted the above-stated rules as proposed: New Rule I (24.11.208) and II (24.11.617).

 

4. The department has repealed the one above-stated rule as proposed.

 

5. The department has thoroughly considered the comments and testimony received. A summary of the comments received and the department's responses are as follows:

 

COMMENT # 1: One commenter at the public hearing stated his approval of all rule changes, as proposed. The commenter remarked that, in particular, he approves of New Rule I, which establishes consequences for employers who fail to timely provide information to the department regarding an employee's separation from work

 

RESPONSE # 1: The department acknowledges the comment.

 

 

/s/ Judy Bovington                                     /s/ Pam Bucy                       

Judy Bovington                                          Pam Bucy

Rule Reviewer                                            Commissioner of Labor

                                                                 Department of Labor and Industry

 

           

Certified to the Secretary of State on November 4, 2013.