S.1253

Concerns eligibility for unemployment benefits.

Chamber Passed·2/24/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey S1253 amends unemployment benefits eligibility, allowing benefits for those whose job offers are rescinded and increasing the allowable.

New Jersey S1253 modifies the eligibility criteria for unemployment benefits. It allows individuals to receive benefits if they leave their job due to a rescinded job offer through no fault of their own. Additionally, the bill extends the permissible period between leaving a job and starting new employment from seven to ten days. This change aims to align the state's unemployment compensation law with recent court decisions and to provide more flexibility for workers in transition.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 38–0 · Feb 24
Current
Labor Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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4
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

38 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Not Voting

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Calendar

Feb 5

11:00 AM

Senate Labor Hearing

History

Feb 24

Senate

Passed by the Senate (38-0)

Feb 24

Assembly

Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Labor Committee

Feb 5

Senate

Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading