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NJ A5779
NJ A5779Requires DOLWD to take measures to ensure One-Step Career Centers reopen immediately and remain open during public health emergency.
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Introduced
06/01/2021
06/01/2021
In Committee
06/01/2021
06/01/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Introduced Session
2020-2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires the Commissioner of the Department of Labor and Workforce Development to take all measures necessary to ensure that a One-Stop Career Center reopen immediately and remain open and ensure that the department and its agencies continue to provide services to individuals, including assistance with unemployment insurance. If the commissioner determines that the temporary closure of a One-Stop Career Center is necessary, the department is required to provide reasonable alternatives to prospective customers of that agency location. The commissioner is required to report to the Governor and Legislature on the commission's efforts to prevent agency closures. The commissioner is also required to re-open as soon as is practicable any One-Stop Career Center closed on the effective date of this bill.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Commissioner of the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (DOLWD) to take all necessary measures to ensure that One-Stop Career Centers (which provide employment and training services) reopen immediately and remain open during the public health emergency declared due to the COVID-19 pandemic. If the Commissioner determines that temporary closure is necessary, the DOLWD must provide reasonable alternatives to customers. The Commissioner must also report to the Governor and Legislature on their efforts to prevent One-Stop Career Center closures, and reopen any that were closed when the bill took effect as soon as practicable. The bill will expire at the end of the declared public health emergency.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Labor Committee (on 06/01/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A9999/5779_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A9999/5779_I1.PDF |
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