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 ensure that individuals serving as poll workers during elections do not experience a reduction in their unemployment benefits due to the temporary wages they earn. The new language clarifies that compensation received for election duties as members of district boards of elections will not be considered employment that impacts unemployment benefits, thereby encouraging participation in the electoral process without financial disincentives for unemployed individuals.

In addition to the provisions regarding poll workers, the bill also revises the existing unemployment compensation law to clarify definitions and conditions for various types of employment. It includes specific criteria for agricultural labor and domestic service, introduces definitions for terms such as "crew leader," and outlines exemptions for certain services from being classified as employment. Notably, it specifies that services performed by limousine franchise owners and legal transcribers under certain conditions are not deemed employment for unemployment compensation purposes. The bill aims to provide clearer guidelines for determining employment status and ensure compliance with state and federal unemployment laws, taking effect immediately upon passage.