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NM Stat § 51-1-10 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 51 - Unemployment Compensation|Article 1 - Unemployment Compensation|Section 51-1-10 - Rate of contribution.

For any contributions assessed against an employer under the provisions of the Unemployment Compensation Law of New Mexico prior to January 1, 1977, the base wage upon which contributions must be paid and the rate of contributions assessable shall be the base wage and rates in effect by law as of the date such contributions became due and payable to the department. History: 1953 Comp., § 59-9-7.1, enacted by Laws 1977, ch. 320, § 2; 1979, ch. 280, § 17. ANNOTATIONSRepeals and reenactments. — Laws 1977, ch. 320, § 2, repealed former 59-9-7.1, 1953 comp., relating to rate of contribution, and enacted a new 59-9-7.1, 1953 Comp. Law reviews. — For comment, "Undocumented Aliens: Education, Employment and Welfare in the United States and in New Mexico," see 9 N.M.L. Rev. 99 (1978-79). Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 81 C.J.S. Social Security and Public Welfare §§ 152, 195 to 198.
NM Stat § 51-1-12 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 51 - Unemployment Compensation|Article 1 - Unemployment Compensation|Section 51-1-12 - Penalty; late payment of contributions.

The rate of contribution of an employer shall in no case be raised as a penalty for, or as a result of, the late filing of any notice, report or payment of contributions required under Section 51-1-9 NMSA 1978 or any regulations promulgated thereunder. Effective as to all wages for employment paid on and after July 1, 1965, quarterly wage and contribution reports and contribution payments, if not filed on or before the due date as prescribed by the secretary, shall be subject to the following penalties: A. if the required report for any calendar quarter is not filed within ten days after due date, a penalty of fifty dollars ($50.00) is to be paid by the employer; B. if the contributions due on such report are not paid in full within ten days after due date, an additional penalty of five percent but not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) is to be paid by the employer on any such contributions remaining unpaid; C. if any payment required to be made by the Unemployment Compensation Law is attempted to be made by check which is not paid upon presentment, a penalty of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) shall be paid by the employer; and D. in no case shall any penalty as herein provided or as imposed by this section prior to June 30, 1965 be assessed for any quarter prior to the six completed calendar quarters immediately preceding the quarter in which the employer shall be determined subject to the Unemployment Compensation Law; and in no case shall a penalty for late reporting or late payment of contribution be imposed if, in the opinion of the secretary, an employer's late reporting, late payment of contribution, or both, was occasioned by circumstances beyond the control of the employer, who in good faith exercised reasonable diligence in an effort to comply with the reporting and contribution payment provisions of the Unemployment Compensation Law. History: 1953 Comp., § 59-9-7.3, enacted by Laws 1965, ch. 192, § 1; 1979, ch. 280, § 19; 1981, ch. 354, § 7; 1991, ch. 122, § 7. ANNOTATIONSRepeals and reenactments. — Laws 1965, ch. 192, § 1, repealed former 59-9-7.3, 1953 Comp., relating to penalty and late payment of contribution, and enacted a new 59-9-7.3, 1953 Comp. The 1991 amendment, effective April 3, 1991, substituted "fifty dollars ($50.00)" for "five dollars ($5.00)" in Subsection A; substituted "twenty-five dollars ($25.00)" for "five dollars ($5.00)" in Subsection B; inserted present Subsection C; redesignated former Subsection C as present Subsection D; and made a related stylistic change. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 81 C.J.S. Social Security and Public Welfare § 205.
NM Stat § 51-1-14 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 51 - Unemployment Compensation|Article 1 - Unemployment Compensation|Section 51-1-14 - Financing benefits paid to employees of governmental entities.

A. State agencies shall make payments in lieu of contributions in accordance with the provisions of Sections 51-1-15 and 51-1-45 NMSA 1978. B. Local public bodies shall finance benefits paid to an individual based on services performed in their employ by: (1) participating in the local public body compensation reserve fund; (2) paying contributions to the department; or (3) making an election to become liable for payments in lieu of contributions in accordance with the provisions of Subsection B or E of Section 51-1-13 NMSA 1978. History: 1953 Comp., § 59-9-7.5, enacted by Laws 1977, ch. 227, § 1; 1979, ch. 280, § 21. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For applicability of act, see 51-1-47 NMSA 1978. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 81 C.J.S. Social Security and Public Welfare §§ 183, 212.
NM Stat § 51-1-16 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 51 - Unemployment Compensation|Article 1 - Unemployment Compensation|Section 51-1-16 - Financing benefits to employees of local public bodies not participating in the local public body unemployment compensation reserve fund.

A. Any local public body may elect to make payments in lieu of contributions by paying to the department in accordance with the provisions of the Unemployment Compensation Law for the unemployment fund an amount equal to the amount of regular benefits and extended benefits paid that is attributable to service in the employ of such local public body to individuals for weeks of unemployment. B. Any local public body electing to make payments in lieu of contributions shall be: (1) subject to the provisions of Subsections B and E of Section 51-1-13 NMSA 1978 governing the payment of contributions and formation of group accounts by nonprofit organizations; and (2) required to make an election to become liable for payments in lieu of contributions for a period of not less than two taxable years by filing a written notice of its election with the department. C. Payments made by any local public body under the provisions of this section shall not be deducted or deductible, in whole or in part, from the remuneration of individuals in the employ of the local public body. D. The secretary shall have the authority, in accordance with established principles of law, to determine what constitutes a separate local public body for the purposes of this section. E. Local public bodies electing to make payments in lieu of contributions through a group account, pursuant to Subsection E of Section 51-1-13 NMSA 1978, may authorize the group agent to invest money deposited in the group account. Money deposited in the group account and any income from such account shall be held in trust and deposited in a segregated account. Money in the account may be invested only in legal investments for the state permanent fund. Money in the account shall be used for the purpose of the account, including but not limited to paying the cost of benefits, penalties and interest and the cost of administering the account. History: 1953 Comp., § 59-9-7.7, enacted by Laws 1977, ch. 227, § 3; 1978, ch. 131, § 2; 1979, ch. 280, § 23. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For applicability of provisions to government entities, see 51-1-47 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 51-1-17 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 51 - Unemployment Compensation|Article 1 - Unemployment Compensation|Section 51-1-17 - Budgets; governmental entities.

A. The department of finance and administration shall not approve the budget of any governmental entity which has failed to budget sufficient revenues to pay unemployment compensation benefits as required by the Unemployment Compensation Law. B. The risk management division of the general services department annually on or before April 15 shall prescribe schedules of minimum rates per employee to be budgeted by governmental entities for the succeeding fiscal year. Rate schedules prescribed by the risk management division shall take into account the prior experience of the governmental entity, the amount of reserves the governmental entity has on deposit with the department of finance and administration or in a separate account earmarked for the payment of unemployment compensation claims and, if the governmental entity participates in the state government unemployment compensation reserve fund or the local public body unemployment compensation reserve fund, the balance in the fund. History: 1953 Comp., § 59-9-7.8, enacted by Laws 1977, ch. 227, § 4; 1978, ch. 131, § 3; 1983, ch. 301, § 79. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For applicability of provisions to government entities, see 51-1-47 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 51-1-19.1 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 51 - Unemployment Compensation|Article 1 - Unemployment Compensation|Section 51-1-19.1 - Repealed.

History: Laws 2007, ch. 137, § 4; repealed by Laws 2010, ch. 55, § 6.ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 2010, ch. 55, § 6 repealed 51-1-19.1 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 2007, ch. 137, § 4, relating to the state unemployment trust fund, effective July 1, 2010. For provisions of former section, see the 2009 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.com.
NM Stat § 51-1-20 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 51 - Unemployment Compensation|Article 1 - Unemployment Compensation|Section 51-1-20 - Repealed.

ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 1979, ch. 280, § 54, repealed 51-1-20 NMSA 1978, relating to manpower development and training programs, effective July 1, 1979.
NM Stat § 51-1-21 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 51 - Unemployment Compensation|Article 1 - Unemployment Compensation|Section 51-1-21 - Seal; report.

The department shall adopt an official seal which shall be judicially noticed. Not later than December 1 of each year it shall submit to the governor a report covering the administration and operation of the Unemployment Compensation Law for the preceding fiscal year ending June 30 and make recommendations for amendments to that act as it deems proper. The report shall include a balance sheet of the money in the fund in which there shall be provided, if possible a reserve against liability in future years, to pay benefits in excess of the then current contributions, which reserves shall be set up by the secretary in accordance with accepted actuarial principles on the basis of statistics of employment, business activity and other relevant factors for the longest possible period. History: 1953 Comp., § 59-9-11, enacted by Laws 1959, ch. 321, § 1; 1969, ch. 215, § 1; 1979, ch. 280, § 26. ANNOTATIONSRepeals and reenactments. — Laws 1959, ch. 321, § 1, repealed 59-9-11, 1953 Comp., relating to employment security commission, and enacted a new 59-9-11, 1953 Comp. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 81 C.J.S. Social Security and Public Welfare §§ 213, 214, 268 to 270.
NM Stat § 51-1-22 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 51 - Unemployment Compensation|Article 1 - Unemployment Compensation|Section 51-1-22 - Repealed.

ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 1979, ch. 280, § 54, repealed 51-1-22 NMSA 1978, relating to regulations and general and special rules of the employment security commission, effective July 1, 1979.
NM Stat § 51-1-23 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 51 - Unemployment Compensation|Article 1 - Unemployment Compensation|Section 51-1-23 - Publication.

The department shall cause to be printed for distribution to the public the text of the Unemployment Compensation Law, regulations and general rules, annual reports to the governor and any other material deemed proper, and furnish such to any person upon application. History: 1953 Comp., § 59-9-11.2, enacted by Laws 1959, ch. 321, § 3; 1979, ch. 280, § 27.
NM Stat § 51-1-24 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 51 - Unemployment Compensation|Article 1 - Unemployment Compensation|Section 51-1-24 - Repealed.

ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 1979, ch. 280, § 54, repealed 51-1-24 NMSA 1978, relating to personnel within the employment security commission, effective July 1, 1979.
NM Stat § 51-1-25 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 51 - Unemployment Compensation|Article 1 - Unemployment Compensation|Section 51-1-25 - Advisory councils.

The secretary shall appoint a state advisory council composed in each case of men and women and including an equal number of employer and employee representatives who are representative because of their vocation, employment or affiliations, and such members representing the general public as the secretary designates. The council shall aid the department in formulating policies and discussing problems relating to the administration of the Unemployment Compensation Law and in assuring impartiality and freedom from political influence in the solution of such problems. The secretary may also appoint industry or other special councils to perform appropriate services. Council members shall serve without compensation other than for wage loss sustained for attendance at formal meetings of the council or duly constituted committees. Members shall be reimbursed for any travel expense incurred in the same manner as employees of the department. History: 1953 Comp., § 59-9-11.4, enacted by Laws 1959, ch. 321, § 5; 1979, ch. 280, § 28.
NM Stat § 51-1-26 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 51 - Unemployment Compensation|Article 1 - Unemployment Compensation|Section 51-1-26 - Employment stabilization.

With the advice and aid of advisory councils, the secretary shall: A. take appropriate steps to reduce and prevent unemployment; B. encourage and assist in the adoption of practical methods of vocational training, retraining and vocational guidance; C. investigate, recommend, advise and assist in the establishment and operation by municipalities, counties, school districts and the state of reserves for public works to be used in times of business depression and unemployment; D. promote the reemployment of unemployed workers throughout the state in every feasible way; and E. carry on and publish the results of investigations and research studies. History: 1953 Comp., § 59-9-11.5, enacted by Laws 1959, ch. 321, § 6; 1979, ch. 280, § 29.
NM Stat § 51-1-27 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 51 - Unemployment Compensation|Article 1 - Unemployment Compensation|Section 51-1-27 - Records and papers.

Each employing unit shall keep accurate work records for periods of time and containing information prescribed by regulation. The records shall be open to inspection and subject to being copied by the secretary at any reasonable time and as often as necessary. The secretary may require from any employing unit any sworn or unsworn reports with respect to persons employed by it which are deemed necessary for effective administration of the Unemployment Compensation Law. History: 1953 Comp., § 59-9-11.6, enacted by Laws 1959, ch. 321, § 7; 1979, ch. 280, § 30. ANNOTATIONSAm. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 81 C.J.S. Social Security and Public Welfare § 285.
NM Stat § 51-1-28 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 51 - Unemployment Compensation|Article 1 - Unemployment Compensation|Section 51-1-28 - Oaths and witnesses.

In discharging duties imposed by the Unemployment Compensation Law, [the] board of review or the secretary or his authorized representative has power to administer oaths and affirmations, take depositions, certify to official acts and issue subpoenas to compel attendance of witnesses and production of books, papers, correspondence, memoranda and other records deemed necessary as evidence in connection with a disputed claim or the administration of the Unemployment Compensation Law. Service of subpoenas may be made personally upon the party named therein or, at the option of the secretary, by registered mail with return receipt requested, addressed to the person to be served at his last known address. When service is made by registered mail the subpoena shall be posted not less than ten days prior to the return day. The registry return receipt of a person served by registered mail, accompanied by a certificate or affidavit of the person mailing the subpoena, constitutes proof of service. History: 1953 Comp., § 59-9-11.7, enacted by Laws 1959, ch. 321, § 8; 1979, ch. 280, § 31. ANNOTATIONSBracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law. Law reviews. — For note, "On Building Better Laws for New Mexico's Environment," see 4 N.M.L. Rev. 105 (1973). Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 81 C.J.S. Social Security and Public Welfare §§ 279, 286.
NM Stat § 51-1-29 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 51 - Unemployment Compensation|Article 1 - Unemployment Compensation|Section 51-1-29 - Enforcement of subpoenas; penalty.

In case of contumacy or refusal to obey a subpoena, the district court within the jurisdiction of which the inquiry is carried on or within the jurisdiction of which the person guilty of contumacy or refusal to obey is found, resides or transacts business, upon application by the secretary or his authorized representative, has jurisdiction to issue an order requiring the person to appear before the secretary or his authorized representative to produce evidence if ordered or to give testimony touching the matter under investigation or in question. Failure to obey such order of the court may be punished by the court as contempt. Any person who without just cause fails or refuses to attend and testify, to answer any lawful inquiry or to produce books, papers, correspondence, memoranda and other records, if it is in his power to do so, in obedience to a subpoena of the secretary shall be punished by a fine of not less than two hundred dollars ($200) or by imprisonment for not longer than sixty days, or both. Each day such violation continues is a separate offense. History: 1953 Comp., § 59-9-11.8, enacted by Laws 1959, ch. 321, § 9; 1979, ch. 280, § 32. ANNOTATIONSLaw reviews. — For note, "On Building Better Laws for New Mexico's Environment," see 4 N.M.L Rev. 105 (1973). Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 81 C.J.S. Social Security and Public Welfare § 270.
NM Stat § 51-1-30 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 51 - Unemployment Compensation|Article 1 - Unemployment Compensation|Section 51-1-30 - Protection against self-incrimination.

No person is excused from attending and testifying or from producing books, papers, correspondence, memoranda and other records before the secretary or his authorized representative in any cause or proceeding on the ground that testimony or evidence, documentary or otherwise, required of him may tend to incriminate him or subject him to any penalty or forfeiture. No individual may be prosecuted or subjected to any penalty or forfeiture for or on account of any transaction, matter or thing concerning which he is compelled, after claiming his privilege against self-incrimination, to testify or produce evidence, documentary or otherwise, except that such person is not exempt from prosecution and punishment for perjury committed in so testifying. History: 1953 Comp., § 59-9-11.9, enacted by Laws 1959, ch. 321, § 10; 1979, ch. 280, § 33. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For privilege against self-incrimination, see N.M. Const., art. II, § 15. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 76 Am. Jur. 2d Unemployment Compensation §§ 87, 88. 81 C.J.S. Social Security and Public Welfare §§ 222, 270.
NM Stat § 51-1-31 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 51 - Unemployment Compensation|Article 1 - Unemployment Compensation|Section 51-1-31 - State-federal cooperation.

In the administration of the Unemployment Compensation Law the secretary shall cooperate to the fullest extent possible under the act with the United States secretary of labor in his duties under the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 301 et seq., as amended. The secretary shall make reports in the form and containing such information as the secretary of labor may from time to time require, and shall comply with such provisions as the secretary of labor may from time to time find necessary to assure the correctness and verification of such reports. The department shall comply with regulations prescribed by the secretary of labor governing expenditures of such sums as may be allotted and paid to this state under Title 3 of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. Sections 501 through 503, for the purpose of assisting in the administration of the Unemployment Compensation Law. Upon request, the secretary shall furnish to any agency of the United States charged with administration of public works or assistance through public employment, the name, address, ordinary occupation and employment status of each recipient of benefits, and such recipient's rights to further benefits under the Unemployment Compensation Law. History: 1953 Comp., § 59-9-11.10, enacted by Laws 1959, ch. 321, § 11; 1979, ch. 280, § 34. ANNOTATIONSAm. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 81 C.J.S. Social Security and Public Welfare § 209.
NM Stat § 51-1-32 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 51 - Unemployment Compensation|Article 1 - Unemployment Compensation|Section 51-1-32 - Disclosure of information; penalty.

A. Information obtained from any employing unit or individual pursuant to the administration of the Unemployment Compensation Law and determinations as to benefit rights of any individual are confidential and shall not be disclosed or be open to public inspection in any manner revealing the individual's or employing unit's identity, except that such information may be made available to those designated persons and agencies, and for purposes specified in regulations issued by the secretary. B. Information will be provided from the records of the department only pursuant to an agreement which specifies in addition to other requirements established by the secretary: (1) the express purpose for which the information will be used; (2) assurances that the requesting party will protect the confidentiality of the information against unauthorized use or disclosure; (3) assurances that the requesting agency will reciprocate on a continuing basis in providing information requested by the department in the administration of employment and unemployment compensation programs; and (4) the obligation of the requesting party or agency to pay to the department the reasonable cost, as determined by the secretary, of providing the information. C. Any employee or member of the department or board of review who, in violation of the provisions of this section, makes any disclosure of information obtained from any employing unit or individual in the administration of the Unemployment Compensation Law or any person who has obtained any list of applicants for work or of claimants or recipients of benefits under the Unemployment Compensation Law who uses or permits the use of such list for any political purpose shall be fined not less than twenty dollars ($20.00) or more than two hundred dollars ($200) or imprisoned for not more than ninety days or both. History: 1953 Comp., § 59-9-11.11, enacted by Laws 1959, ch. 321, § 12; 1961, ch. 201, § 1; 1979, ch. 280, § 35; 1981, ch. 354, § 9; 1985, ch. 31, § 4.