The bill amends R.S.43:21-19 to exempt wages earned by poll workers from affecting their eligibility for unemployment compensation. This change is designed to encourage individuals who are unemployed to participate in the electoral process without the fear of losing their unemployment benefits due to the temporary wages they earn while serving as members of a district board of elections. The new language specifies that compensation received for these election duties will not be counted against unemployment benefits, thereby removing financial disincentives for potential poll workers.

In addition to the provisions regarding poll workers, the bill also clarifies definitions and conditions related to various types of employment under the unemployment compensation law. It introduces new definitions for terms such as "employment office," "unemployment," and "wages," while deleting a previous provision concerning the computation of average weekly wages. These amendments aim to streamline the process for determining unemployment benefits and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage.