Bill > A3632

This bill allocates $50 million in federal government assistance, specifically funds related to the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, to the Department of Labor and Workforce Development to enhance the processing of unemployment insurance (UI) benefit claims. The UI program experienced an overwhelming surge in claims due to the pandemic and related containment measures, and this funding is intended to improve the department's capacity to handle these claims through investments in information technology upgrades and the hiring of temporary staff. Furthermore, the bill requires the department to submit an implementation plan to the Legislature within 20 days of the bill's enactment, outlining how these funds will be used to achieve the stated goals.

Labor and Employment

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A3632