Concerns eligibility for unemployment benefits for certain seasonal workers.

This bill changes unemployment benefit eligibility for seasonal workers in New Jersey. It states that workers in seasonal industries (defined as those operating less than 36 weeks per year, excluding construction) won't be eligible for benefits during gaps between seasons if they have a reasonable assurance of returning to work. The Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development has the authority to designate which industries qualify as seasonal. However, workers denied benefits under this rule who weren't offered a job for the next season can receive retroactive payments for weeks they filed claims. The bill amends existing unemployment insurance law to clarify eligibility for seasonal workers.