Section 43:21-11.1 - Administration; agricultural workersThe Department of Labor shall take any actions as the commissioner deems necessary to improve the administration of the unemployment compensation program as it concerns agricultural workers. The actions shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
a. Strengthening the enforcement of the provisions of subsections (a) and (c) of R.S. 43:21-5 concerning the disqualification of applicants for benefits as the provisions apply to agricultural workers;b. Making bilingual forms available for all Spanish speaking agricultural workers applying for or receiving benefits; andc. Implementing procedures to accelerate the processing of the unemployment compensation claims of agricultural workers, including workers who live outside of the State.L.1985, c.508, s.9, eff. 1/21/1986.