SECTION 1. Section 62A of Chapter 151A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 official edition, is hereby amended by striking out lines 6 through 17 and inserting in place thereof the following:-

The department shall conduct at least 1 public hearing each quarter to seek the input of employers in the commonwealth. The hearing shall be held in a manner designated to maximize employer participation. Not fewer than 20 days prior to a public hearing the commissioner shall conspicuously post notice of the hearing on the official website of the department and send notice, electronically or otherwise, to: members of the general court; every employer with an account with the department; the Massachusetts Business Roundtable; Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce; Massachusetts Taxpayers Association, Associated Industries of Massachusetts; Massachusetts Restaurant Association; Retailers Association of Massachusetts; Black Economic Council of Massachusetts; Amplify Latinx; Massachusetts High Technology Council; Alliance for Business Leadership; and the Massachusetts Competitive Partnership.

SECTION 2. Section 62A of Chapter 151A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 official edition, is hereby amended by striking lines 32 and 33 and inserting in place thereof the following:-

claimant shall have the opportunity for direct interaction with division staff.