The bill amends New Jersey's unemployment benefits law, specifically R.S.43:21-5, to allow individuals who leave their job to accept a new employment offer that is later rescinded through no fault of their own to qualify for benefits. This provision requires that the new job's pay and hours are not less than those of the previous job. Additionally, the bill extends the time frame for such offers from seven days to ten days, and it specifies that if an individual gives notice to their employer and is terminated before the specified date, the ten-day period will commence from that termination date.

Furthermore, the legislation clarifies the definition of "misconduct" related to disqualification from benefits and outlines the employer's burden of proof in misconduct cases. It also includes protections for individuals who leave work due to domestic violence or to accompany a military spouse, ensuring they are not denied benefits in these situations. The bill aims to codify the court's decision in McClain v. Bd. of Review, Dep't of Labor, affirming that employees in these circumstances are entitled to unemployment benefits, while ensuring that no employer's account will be charged for benefits paid under these conditions. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.