Concerns eligibility for unemployment benefits for certain seasonal workers.

Summary

The bill revises the eligibility criteria in R.S.43:21-4 so that individuals on unpaid vacation, approved training, jury duty, funeral leave, election‑day board work, or participating in shared‑work programs are not automatically disqualified from unemployment benefits. It also gives the division authority to waive or modify reporting and work‑search requirements when compliance would be oppressive or when economic conditions warrant. The changes are intended to protect seasonal and other workers who face intermittent employment gaps.

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