Bill Introduced to Exclude Illegal Aliens from Workers’ Compensation and Temporary Disability Benefits Coverage

On January 10, 2012, a bill was introduced (A641) that would exclude illegal aliens from workers’ compensation coverage and temporary disability benefits under the unemployment compensation law unless (1) they were lawfully admitted for permanent residence at the time the employment was performed, (2) were lawfully present for the purpose of performing the employment, or (3) otherwise were permanently residing in the United States under the color of the law at the time the employment was performed.