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NJ S900

NJ S900
Exempts poll workers wages from affecting unemployment compensation.


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Introduced
01/09/2024
In Committee
12/05/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Exempts poll workers wages from affecting unemployment compensation.

AI Summary

This bill amends the definition of "unemployment" within New Jersey's unemployment compensation law to ensure that wages earned by poll workers for their election day duties, early voting, or mail-in ballot processing do not negatively impact their eligibility for unemployment benefits. Specifically, it clarifies that such compensation will not be considered "remuneration" when calculating unemployment benefits, meaning these earnings will not reduce the amount of unemployment compensation an individual receives. This change aims to encourage participation in election work without financial penalty for those who may also be seeking or receiving unemployment benefits.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee (on 12/05/2024)

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