New Jersey § 44:10-37
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 44:10-37, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 44:10-37.
In computing the cash assistance benefit provided to recipients, the following disregards
shall be applied to the earned income of each person in the assistance unit: a. In the case of a recipient who is employed an average of 20 hours or more a week: (1) 100% of the earned income shall be disregarded for the first full month in which
the earned income would be counted; (2) 75% of the earned income shall be disregarded for six consecutive months of employment;
and (3) 50% of the earned income shall be disregarded for each continuous month of employment
thereafter . b. In the case of a recipient who is employed for an average of less than 20 hours a
week: (1) 100% of the earned income shall be disregarded for the first full month in which
the earned income would be counted; and (2) 50% of the earned income shall be disregarded for each continuous month of employment
thereafter . c. If an employable recipient has a documented disability, as defined by the commissioner
by regulation, that limits the person from accepting more than 20 hours of employment
per week, the commissioner may waive the 20 hours or more requirement in subsection
a. of this section and provide that the recipient shall be entitled to the 75% earned
income disregard for six consecutive months of employment, and the 50% earned income
disregard for each continuous month of employment thereafter .
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 44:10-37
What does New Jersey Statutes § 44:10-37 cover?
Section 44:10-37 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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