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NY A11064
Bill
Status
Introduced
10/7/2020
Primary Sponsor
Jo Simon
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AI Summary
- Amends Labor Law Section 591 to prohibit reducing unemployment benefits based solely on compensation received for poll worker service or training during the 2020 general election
- Poll worker compensation shall not reduce benefits for any week the claimant worked or trained as a poll worker
- Poll worker compensation shall not reduce the calculation of future unemployment benefits during the pendency of Executive Order 202 of 2020 and any extensions
- Exemption applies to additional federally-mandated pandemic unemployment assistance benefits related to COVID-19
- Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Provides that compensation earned for training and serving as a poll worker during the 2020 general election shall not be the sole basis for any reduction in current or future unemployment benefits payable.
Last Action
referred to labor
10/7/2020
Committee Referrals
Labor10/7/2020
Full Bill Text
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