NJ expands family, medical leave benefits: What it means, costs
Weekly earnings are greater for those who make use of these programs, and the eligibility period has moved from six to 12 weeks for those who need to care for a loved one.
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Towns, businesses huddle on ways to save downtowns from COVID
Municipal leaders worry about widespread commercial vacancies, and loss of property tax revenue, as the recession leads to permanent business closures.
Running out of unemployment benefits? NJ providing 20 more weeks
New Jersey is extending unemployment benefits 20 more weeks for people who have exhausted their state and federal benefits.
NJ state workers rush to claim federal benefits (how to file)
NJ state workers could lose federal jobless benefits if they don't act quickly.
Gov. Murphy defends decision to suspend plan for indoor dining
He says spikes in other states and knucklehead behavior at some restaurants here are warning signs of trouble, even though COVID-19 infection rates keep dropping.
NJ nursing homes to keep protective measures in place for good
Nursing homes project a 12% increase in expenses for July through December.
NJ congressman wants free credit score whenever you want it
The proposal includes a one-stop-shop webpage for credit checks and protection tools.
Small businesses are sputtering as NJ's reopening continues
A new survey finds many business owners are struggling to pay salaries, rent and taxes as they try to get back on their feet
Fresh Express salads connected to cyclospora outbreak recalled
The recalled products all contain iceberg lettuce, red cabbage and/or carrots.
'Insult to injury' for NJ restaurants that planned to open July 2
The state restaurant association says restaurants can't afford to put off openings they spent big money getting ready for.