S.1116

Exempts poll workers wages from affecting unemployment compensation.

Introduced·1/13/26

Exempts poll workers' wages from affecting unemployment compensation eligibility in New Jersey.

New Jersey S1116 amends the unemployment compensation law to exempt wages earned by poll workers from affecting an individual's eligibility for unemployment benefits. The bill specifically excludes services performed as a temporary board worker hired by a district board of elections, who receive compensation for election duties, from the definition of "employment." This exemption aims to ensure that poll workers' temporary employment does not impact their ability to claim unemployment benefits.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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5
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RRR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

13 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Jun 24

1:00 PM

Senate Budget and Appropriations Hearing

May 11

10:30 AM

Senate Labor Hearing

History

Jun 30

Senate

Substituted by A1516 (1R)

Jun 24

Senate

Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading

May 11

Senate

Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading