This bill amends R.S.43:21-5 to clarify eligibility for unemployment benefits, particularly for individuals who leave their job to accept an offer from another employer that is later rescinded through no fault of their own. The bill increases the allowable time frame for the new employment to commence from seven days to ten days after leaving the previous job. This change aligns with the court's ruling in McClain v. Bd. of Review, which established that employees in such situations are entitled to unemployment benefits.

Additionally, the bill modifies the language regarding disqualification for benefits by removing the term "ten" and replacing it with "10" in the context of the earnings required for reemployment. It also specifies that the disqualification period for individuals who leave work voluntarily without good cause will continue until they have worked eight weeks and earned 10 times their weekly benefit rate. Overall, the bill aims to provide clearer guidelines for unemployment benefits eligibility while ensuring that employees are not penalized for circumstances beyond their control.