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NJ S401

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Pennacchio

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a three-year "Unemployment Intake Accountability Pilot Program" in the Department of Labor and Workforce Development to record a representative sample of customer service calls to the Division of Unemployment Insurance

  • Requires the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development to conduct annual surveys analyzing call resolution rates, time elapsed between intake and resolution, and any correlation between delays and benefit levels received

  • Mandates the commissioner to publish annual reports on the effectiveness of the customer service telephone system in facilitating timely delivery of unemployment benefits, submitted to the Governor and Legislature

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment and expires after submission of the third annual report

  • Authorizes the commissioner to enter into contracts for call recording services to implement the program

Legislative Description

Creates "Unemployment Intake Accountability Pilot Program."

Labor

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Labor Committee

1/9/2024

Committee Referrals

Labor1/9/2024

Full Bill Text

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