Excludes certain illegal aliens from workers' compensation and temporary disability benefits.
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Overview
This bill amends New Jersey law to exclude certain individuals who are not lawfully admitted for permanent residence, lawfully present for employment, or permanently residing in the U.S. under color of law from receiving workers’ compensation and temporary disability benefits. It clarifies that this exclusion applies regardless of their immigration status at the time of employment. The bill also addresses limitations on benefit payments and ties eligibility to unemployment compensation laws.
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Douglas Steinhardt
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