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NJ Rev Stat § 43:21-5a (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 43 - Pensions and Retirement and Unemployment Compensation|Section 43:21-5a - Reduction by pension amount; rollover, certain; no reduction.

43:21-5a Reduction by pension amount; rollover, certain; no reduction.  1. The amount of benefits payable to an individual for any week which begins in a period with respect to which such individual is receiving a governmental or other pension, retirement or retired pay, annuity, or other similar periodic payment which is based on the previous work of such individual shall be reduced, but not below zero, by an amount equal to the amount of such pension, retirement or retired pay, annuity, or other payment, which is reasonably attributable to such week; provided that such reduced weekly benefit rate shall be computed to the next lower multiple of $1.00 if not already a multiple thereof and that any such reduction in the weekly benefit rate shall reduce the maximum total benefits of the individual during the benefit year; provided further that, if the provisions of the federal Unemployment Tax Act permit, the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development may prescribe in regulations which are consistent with the federal Unemployment Tax Act any of the following: a. The requirements of this section shall only apply in the case of a pension, retirement or retired pay, annuity, or other similar periodic payment under a plan maintained or contributed to by a base period or chargeable employer as determined under the chapter to which this act is a supplement; b. The amount of any such reduction shall be determined taking into account contributions made by the individual for the pension, retirement or retired pay, annuity or other similar periodic payment; c. An individual shall not have his benefits reduced where there has been a transfer of an eligible rollover distribution from a qualified trust to an eligible retirement plan, as defined in section 402(c)(8) of the federal Internal Revenue Code of 1986, 26 U.S.C.S.402(c)(8), provided that, pursuant to that section, the transfer of payments is made within 60 days of receipt. If, however, any distribution from the qualified trust is made which is subject to federal income tax, then unemployment benefits for which the base year earnings include pay from the employer who paid into the qualified trust shall be reduced by the amount of the distribution if otherwise required by section 3304(a)(15) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, 26 U.S.C.s.3304(a)(15). The amount of benefits payable to an individual who is involuntarily and permanently separated from employment prior to the date at which the individual may retire with full pension rights shall not be reduced pursuant to this section because the individual receives a lump sum payment in lieu of periodic pension, retirement or annuity payments, except that the benefits payable to the individual may be reduced during the week in which the individual receives the lump sum payment. L.1980,c.13,s.1; amended 1984, c.24, s.15; 1993, c.330; 2007, c.34.
NJ Rev Stat § 43:21-5.2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 43 - Pensions and Retirement and Unemployment Compensation|Section 43:21-5.2 - Agreement with United States Secretary of Labor authorized

43:21-5.2. Agreement with United States Secretary of Labor authorized  The Division of Employment Security is authorized to enter into an agreement with the United States Secretary of Labor under Title XV of the Social Security Act-- "Unemployment Compensation for Federal Employees" (Public Law 767-83d Congress), whereby the division, as agent of the United States, will in accordance with the provisions of said Title, make payments of compensation to Federal employees as therein defined, and will otherwise co-operate with the Secretary of Labor and with other State agencies in making such payments; provided, however, that all costs and expenses incurred, as well as all moneys required to make payments of such compensation shall be provided by Federal funds and shall not devolve upon the State of New Jersey; and further provided, that subsection (f) of section 43:21-5 of the Revised Statutes shall be inapplicable to any week with respect to which or a part of which a claimant has received or is seeking unemployment benefits under Title XV of the Social Security Act, except that no claimant shall be eligible during any week for benefits in an amount in excess of the amount allowable under R.S. 43:21-1 et seq. plus any additional amount permitted under the agreement with the Secretary of Labor, or shall be eligible for weeks of benefits in a benefit year, based on employment under R.S. 43:21-1 et seq. plus Federal employment, in excess of the number of weeks allowable under R.S. 43:21-1 et seq. L.1954, c. 259, p. 934, s. 1.
NJ Rev Stat § 43:21-6.2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 43 - Pensions and Retirement and Unemployment Compensation|Section 43:21-6.2 - Registration of authorized agent.

43:21-6.2 Registration of authorized agent.  3. a. An authorized agent who represents parties for a fee shall not represent any party after December 1, 2010 in any procedure with the division regarding claims for unemployment benefits or any obligations of employers regarding charges or taxes for unemployment compensation, including any filing of information, or any appeal, hearing, or other proceeding regarding unemployment benefit claims, charges or taxes before any representative of the division, unless the authorized agent is registered with the division pursuant to this section. b. Each authorized agent shall register with the division using forms provided by the division. An applying authorized agent who is an individual shall provide the individual's name, permanent address and telephone number. An authorized agent which is an organization or business shall provide the name, local address and telephone numbers, and address and telephone number of the principal place of business, if different, and the names of principals or others authorized to act on behalf of the organization and to receive notice. Any changes in identifying information shall be promptly reported to the division. The division may elect to set by regulation a schedule of fees for the registration of agents required by this section, except that if the division elects to set a schedule of fees pursuant to this subsection, the amount collected in fees shall not exceed the amount determined by the director of the division to be necessary for the implementation of the provisions of sections 3 through 9 of this act. c. Upon registration, an authorized agent shall be assigned a registration number that shall be used in all communications with, or appearances before, any representative of the division. An individual communicating or appearing on behalf of an organization or business providing representation for a fee to parties before any representative of the division shall indicate the registration number of the individual, unless that individual is an attorney, and the registration number of the organization or business, and the division shall not accept any representation of the party in a communication with, or proceeding of, the division by an individual, organization or business if the number or numbers are not provided. If an attorney is employed by, or otherwise provides service to, an organization or business which is an authorized agent, the registration number of the organization or business shall be provided. d. Each registrant shall file notice with the division within thirty days after the agent ceases activity as an authorized agent. L.2010, c.82, s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 43:21-6.3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 43 - Pensions and Retirement and Unemployment Compensation|Section 43:21-6.3 - Responsibilities of authorized agent to client.

43:21-6.3 Responsibilities of authorized agent to client.  4. a. An authorized agent shall keep any party that is a client of the agent reasonably informed about the status of any matter before the division and verify with the client the accuracy of any information it provides to the division. b. An authorized agent shall promptly notify the client of any scheduled proceedings before any representative of the division to allow time for case preparation and the scheduling of witnesses. Clients shall be apprised of the consequences of not appearing and the importance of participation at all stages of the proceedings and of producing first-hand testimony. c. If a client determines that it does not wish to pursue an appeal, a request for withdrawal of the appeal shall be made in writing, or communicated orally and followed by a written request, in a timely fashion. If the client and the authorized agent determine that there is no basis for an appeal, that the appeal is frivolous, or that the client is not interested in pursuing the appeal, the appeal shall be withdrawn, as soon as possible, and prior to the scheduling of a hearing if possible. L.2010, c.82, s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 43:21-6.4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 43 - Pensions and Retirement and Unemployment Compensation|Section 43:21-6.4 - Postponement request.

43:21-6.4 Postponement request.  5. a. If an authorized agent believes that a critical witness will not be available for a scheduled hearing and requests a postponement in order to produce the witness, the authorized agent shall, after consulting with the client, provide the division with the name, address, and title of the witness, the reason the witness is unable to attend, the general nature and importance of the witness's testimony, and an explanation of why there is no other witness able to provide the essential testimony that the critical witness would provide. Upon request, the authorized agent shall submit a written statement of its request and supporting documentation or sworn affidavit to the division. b. If a postponement request is denied, the authorized agent shall notify the client that the hearing will go forward as scheduled and advise the client to appear. In the event that a postponement request made pursuant to subsection a. of this section is denied, the client shall be advised to appear with or without the critical witness or another witness, and that it may renew the postponement request at the hearing by requesting a continuance of the hearing. c. In the event that the client or agent does not appear at a scheduled hearing without requesting a postponement, or that a postponement request is made but properly denied and the agent or the client does not appear, no further hearings will be scheduled at the request of the client or agent, unless the client or agent can demonstrate to the satisfaction of a representative of the division that the failure to appear was due to circumstances beyond the control of the client or agent. L.2010, c.82, s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 43:21-6.5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 43 - Pensions and Retirement and Unemployment Compensation|Section 43:21-6.5 - Representation provided by authorized agent.

43:21-6.5 Representation provided by authorized agent.  6. a. An authorized agent shall provide competent representation to each party that is a client of the agent. The authorized agent shall explain the proceedings and prepare the case with the client and any witnesses before any division hearing is called, shall be acquainted with the facts and legal issues involved, and shall arrange for producing witnesses and documentary evidence at the hearing. b. An authorized agent shall make a reasonable effort to have testimony given by first-hand witnesses in the case. c. An authorized agent seeking to inspect or review a case file may do so prior to the date of the hearing. If it is necessary for the authorized agent to review the file on the day of the hearing, the authorized agent shall make arrangements with the division in advance of the scheduled hearing time. d. An authorized agent shall not delay the hearing or disturb the progress of other cases or the functioning of the division in an effort to view a case file or consult with its client or witnesses. L.2010, c.82, s.6.
NJ Rev Stat § 43:21-6.6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 43 - Pensions and Retirement and Unemployment Compensation|Section 43:21-6.6 - Production of evidence, witnesses at hearing.

43:21-6.6 Production of evidence, witnesses at hearing.  7. An authorized agent shall be prepared to produce all necessary evidence and witnesses at the time the hearing is scheduled to commence and provide, prior to the date of the hearing, to all parties copies of any documentary evidence to be admitted into the record. An authorized agent shall not: a. Engage in, or counsel or assist any party that is a client to engage in, conduct which the authorized agent knows or should know to be criminal, in violation of the provisions of sections 3 through 9 of this act or other provisions of this chapter (R.S.43:21-1 et seq.), or is prejudicial to, or unnecessarily delays, the efficient administration of this chapter (R.S.43:21-1 et seq.), including any failure to be, without good cause, available and properly prepared to participate in appeals, hearings and other procedures at the scheduled times; b. Engage in, or counsel or assist any party that is a client to engage in, conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit, misrepresentation, or the withholding of material facts; c. Unlawfully obstruct another party's access to evidence or destroy or conceal evidence; assert personal knowledge of the facts unless testifying as a witness; d. Refer at a hearing to a matter which the authorized agent does not reasonably believe is relevant or is not supported by evidence; e. Seek to improperly influence any representative of the division; or f. Engage in any ex parte communication with any representative of the division concerning the merits of any pending appeal unless all other parties have waived their right to participate. L.2010, c.82, s.7.
NJ Rev Stat § 43:21-6.8 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 43 - Pensions and Retirement and Unemployment Compensation|Section 43:21-6.8 - Definitions relative to C.43:21-6.2 et seq.

43:21-6.8 Definitions relative to C.43:21-6.2 et seq.  9. For the purposes of sections 3 through 9 of this act: "Authorized agent" means an individual, organization or business that, for a fee, provides representation to parties in communications with, or hearings or other proceedings before, representatives of the division in connection with claims for unemployment benefits, charges or tax assessments. In the case of an individual authorized agent representing an organization or business that provides representation to parties for a fee, both the individual and the organization or business shall register with the division and both will be held responsible as the authorized agents. An attorney is not an authorized agent for purposes of this section and is not required to register. If an attorney is employed by, or otherwise provides service to, an organization or business which is an authorized agent, the organization or business shall register with the division and will be considered the authorized agent for purposes of this section. An authorized agent representing an employer shall be regarded as an agent of an employing unit for the purposes of R.S.43:21-16 and be subject to all requirements and penalties imposed by that section for an agent of an employing unit. "Party" means any of the following parties to an appeal, hearing or other procedure of the division: the division; a claimant for unemployment compensation; or any employer against whom charges may be made or tax liability may be assessed due to the claim for unemployment compensation. "Representative of the division" means any individual or entity, including any deputy, appeal tribunal, the board of review or any other individual or entity which represents the Division of Unemployment and Temporary Disability Insurance of the Department of Labor and Workforce Development in connection with claims, benefits, charges or taxes for unemployment compensation. L.2010, c.82, s.9.
NJ Rev Stat § 43:21-7a (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 43 - Pensions and Retirement and Unemployment Compensation|Section 43:21-7a - Definitions

43:21-7a. Definitions  28. As used in sections 28 through 34 of this act: "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Labor or his designee. "Department" means the Department of Labor. "Employee" means a person who performs services for remuneration for an employer.  "Employer" means an employer as defined in subsection (h) of R.S.43:21-19.  "Fund" means the "Health Care Subsidy Fund" established pursuant to section 8 of P.L.1992, c.160 (C.26:2H-18.58).  "Taxable wages" means wages as determined in accordance with paragraph (3) of subsection (b) of R.S.43:21-7.  "Total wages" means wages as defined in subsection (o) of R.S.43:21-19.  L.1992,c.160,s.28.
NJ Rev Stat § 43:21-7c (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 43 - Pensions and Retirement and Unemployment Compensation|Section 43:21-7c - Employer obligations

43:21-7c. Employer obligations  30. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law to the contrary, each employer shall: withhold in trust the amount of all workers' contributions from their wages at the time wages are paid, show the deduction on the payroll records, furnish the evidence thereof and permit any inspection of the records as prescribed by the commissioner, and transmit all workers' contributions and other contributions due from the employer pursuant to this act to the fund in a manner and at the times that the commissioner, in consultation with the Essential Health Services Commission established pursuant to P.L.1992, c.160 (C.26:2H-18.51 et al.), prescribes. Interest and any expense to the department of recovery may be assessed by the commissioner on payments not made within the prescribed due dates at the same rate as provided for pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of R.S.43:21-14. If any employer fails to deduct the contributions of any workers at the time their wages are paid, or fails to make a deduction therefor at the time wages are paid for the next succeeding payroll period, the employer shall be solely liable for those contributions.  L.1992,c.160,s.30.
NJ Rev Stat § 43:21-7d (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 43 - Pensions and Retirement and Unemployment Compensation|Section 43:21-7d - Failure to make report

43:21-7d. Failure to make report  31. If an employer fails to make any report or permit any inspection required by the commissioner to implement the provisions of this act, an estimate shall be made regarding the liability of the employer from information available and the employer shall be assessed for any amount due, including the amount that was withheld or that should have been withheld from its employees for deposit into the fund. Also, if, after an examination of any report filed, a deficiency is discovered with respect to the taxable wages reported, the employer shall be assessed the amount of any determined deficiency. Additional remedies through the court may be established by the commissioner, including the charging of any expenses incurred by the department in recovering the assessment.  L.1992,c.160,s.31.
NJ Rev Stat § 43:21-7f (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 43 - Pensions and Retirement and Unemployment Compensation|Section 43:21-7f - Schedule of fines

43:21-7f. Schedule of fines  33. A schedule of fines, with no fine exceeding $1,000 for a single offense, shall be established by the commissioner for any of the following actions or omissions with respect to the collection of contributions or the use of moneys disbursed from the fund:  a. A false statement or misrepresentation made knowingly; b. Failure to disclose a material fact; c. Attempt to defraud; d. Willful failure or refusal to: withhold or transfer any contribution or other payment; furnish any report or information; or produce or permit the inspection or copying of records as required pursuant to this act; and  e. Willful violation of any provision of this act or any rule or regulation promulgated pursuant to this act.  The fines shall be recoverable in a civil action by the commissioner in the name of the State of New Jersey. In addition to penalties established for any person, employing unit, employer or entity, each shall be liable for each offense upon conviction before any court of competent jurisdiction at the discretion of the court. All fines shall be payable to the commissioner for deposit in the fund.  L.1992,c.160,s.33.
NJ Rev Stat § 43:21-7g (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 43 - Pensions and Retirement and Unemployment Compensation|Section 43:21-7g - Rules, regulations

43:21-7g. Rules, regulations  34. The commissioner shall, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) promulgate rules and regulations necessary to implement the provisions of this act, including any requirements regarding the keeping and reporting of records and any sanctions against false statement, misrepresentation, willful violations or fraud.  L.1992,c.160,s.34.
NJ Rev Stat § 43:21-7.4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 43 - Pensions and Retirement and Unemployment Compensation|Section 43:21-7.4 - Application of exemptions from taxation to contributions

43:21-7.4. Application of exemptions from taxation to contributions  No exemption from taxation granted under any other law of the State shall be construed to apply to the payment of contributions under the Unemployment Compensation Law and Temporary Disability Benefits Law. L.1971, c. 346, s. 5.
NJ Rev Stat § 43:21-7.5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 43 - Pensions and Retirement and Unemployment Compensation|Section 43:21-7.5 - Contribution rate calculated upon benefit experience; increase if low balance in unemployment trust fund

43:21-7.5. Contribution rate calculated upon benefit experience; increase if low balance in unemployment trust fund  Notwithstanding any provisions of R.S. 43:21-7(c)(5)(A) to the contrary, if the balance in the unemployment trust fund on March 31, 1972 is less than 7% of the total taxable wages reported to the division in respect to employment during the calendar year 1971, the contribution rate to become effective on July 1, 1972 for each employer eligible for a contribution rate calculated upon benefit experience, shall be increased 3/10 of 1% over the contribution rate otherwise established under paragraphs (3) or (4) of R.S. 43:21-7(c); provided, however, that if the balance in the unemployment trust fund on December 1, 1972 is less than 2 1/2 % of the total taxable wages reported to the division in respect to employment during calendar year 1971, the contribution rates, which would take effect on July 1, 1973 if the balance in the fund on March 31, 1973 were less than 2 1/2 % of the total taxable wages reported during calendar year 1972, pursuant to R.S. 43:21-7(c)(5)(A), shall take effect January 1, 1973. L.1971, c. 346, s. 6. Amended by L.1972, c. 172, s. 2, eff. Nov. 29, 1972.
NJ Rev Stat § 43:21-7.6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 43 - Pensions and Retirement and Unemployment Compensation|Section 43:21-7.6 - Inapplicability of expenditure limitations of Public School Education Act of 1975

43:21-7.6. Inapplicability of expenditure limitations of Public School Education Act of 1975  Notwithstanding the provisions of P.L.1975, c. 212 (C. 18A:7A-3 and 18A:7A-25) or rules and regulations promulgated pursuant thereto, any increase in expenditure required as a result of this act shall not be subject to the expenditure limitations imposed pursuant to P.L.1975, c. 212 (C. 18A:7A-3 and 18A:7A-25). L.1977, c. 307, s. 10, eff. Jan. 1, 1978.