ASSEMBLY LABOR COMMITTEE

STATEMENT TO

ASSEMBLY, No. 1516

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

DATED:  MARCH 16, 2026

      The Assembly Labor Committee reports favorably Assembly Bill No. 1516.

      This bill exempts wages earned as a poll worker from affecting an individual’s unemployment compensation.  The bill exempts services performed as a temporary board worker hired by a district board of elections who receives compensation for the discharge of election duties from the definition of “employment” in the unemployment compensation law.

      This bill was prefiled for introduction in the 2026-2027 session pending technical review.  As reported, the bill includes the changes required by technical review, which has been performed.