Requires DOLWD to process unemployment claims within two weeks of filing.

Bill S 937 requires New Jersey's Division of Unemployment and Temporary Disability Insurance (DOLWD) to make initial determinations on unemployment claims within two weeks of receiving them. This directly affects individuals filing for unemployment benefits, ensuring faster processing of their initial eligibility decisions. The bill amends R.S.43:21-6 by changing the deadline from "three weeks" to "two weeks" for DOLWD to issue these determinations, including the weekly benefit amount and eligibility status. It does not alter benefit amounts or eligibility criteria, only the processing timeline. The bill is currently pending in the Senate Labor Committee after introduction on January 9, 2024.