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NJ A610
NJ A610Exempts persons seeking civil service Claims Examiner title from examination requirements for 24 months.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill exempts persons applying for the Department of Labor and Workforce Development title of Claims Examiner from the civil service exam requirements for a period of two years. Before the end of the two year exemption period, the employee must meet the eligibility requirements, and take and pass the appropriate exam to retain their employment. The purpose of this bill is to help with the claims examiner employee shortage within the Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Claims examiners, among other duties, interview claimants and workers regarding temporary disability or unemployment, process claims regarding unemployment matters, and process overpayments, adjustments, and refunds as appropriate. Exemption from the civil service exam requirements will help expand the pool of applicants for the position.
AI Summary
This bill allows individuals applying for the position of Claims Examiner within the Department of Labor and Workforce Development to be exempt from the usual civil service examination requirements for a period of 24 months, or two years, from the bill's enactment date. Claims Examiners are state employees who handle important tasks like interviewing people about unemployment or temporary disability, processing claims, and managing any overpayments or refunds. The purpose of this exemption is to address a shortage of these essential workers by making it easier to hire new staff. However, to keep their jobs beyond the two-year exemption, these individuals must still meet the job's eligibility criteria and pass the required civil service exam before the exemption period ends.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A610 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A1000/610_I1.HTM |
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