Boston Market cleared to re-open in New Jersey
New Jersey officials shut down all Boston Market locations after employees reported they were not getting paid. Back wage claims have now been settled.
New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development
NJ jobs expanded in September, but at slower pace, officials say
The unemployment rate is currently 3.3%, its lowest figure in the state since June 2019 and two-tenths lower than the national average.
NJ unemployment rate down in July, COVID job losses 99% recovered
However, the preliminary figure of 3.7% is still two-tenths of a percentage point above the current national rate.
NJ to allow certain employees limited work-from-home for a year
The pilot program does not apply to select employees of the state Department of Labor and Workforce Development and Motor Vehicle Commission who specialize in in-person services.
Top workplace hazards in 2021 — NJ releases public-sector list
The list is based on inspections of workplaces throughout the Garden State.
As jobless benefits end, NJ sees surge in hiring
NJ has recovered 76% of pandemic job losses
Extended unemployment insurance to expire for 80,000 NJ workers
Eighty-eight weeks of unemployment benefits triggered by the coronavirus pandemic are coming to a close.
NJ adds 14,600 jobs in July, 7th straight month of gains
But the statewide unemployment rate increased by a tenth of a point over June's revised number to 7.3%, nearly two points higher than the national figure of 5.4%.
New Jersey Unemployment worst in U.S. for customer service
In NJ, the chances of reaching a live person for help with UI is slim.
Despite job gains, NJ unemployment rate rises again
NJ's unemployment rate remains well above the national average