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NJ S1160

NJ S1160
Requires DOLWD to allow individuals to schedule unemployment service appointments at One Stop Career Centers via telephone or Internet.


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Introduced
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026-2027 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill requires the Department of Labor and Workforce Development to allow an individual to schedule an unemployment service appointment at a One Stop Career Center over the telephone or the Internet. The bill defines an unemployment service appointment as a scheduled meeting related to receiving or applying for unemployment benefits. Currently, an unemployment claimant may only make an appointment at a One Stop Career Center via the Internet. This bill would allow an individual to schedule an unemployment service appointment via telephone or the Internet.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (DOLWD) to permit individuals to schedule appointments for unemployment services at One Stop Career Centers, which are facilities offering job search and career development assistance, through either a phone call or an online platform. An "unemployment service appointment" is defined as a scheduled meeting for the purpose of receiving or applying for unemployment benefits. Currently, individuals can only schedule these appointments online, but this bill expands the options to include telephone scheduling, making it easier for people to access these crucial services.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Labor Committee (on 01/13/2026)

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