NJ cancels benefits for thousands of unemployed workers
Long-term unemployed in NJ will lose extended benefits April 9
Rob Asaro-Angelo
Online courses, help with job placement, interview skill training
The Jersey Labor Department ramps up virtual One Stop Career Center assistance, and you don’t have to be a computer genius
NJ unemployment office battling increasing phony claims
More than 16% of the New Jersey workforce remains unemployed because the economic crisis caused by the pandemic.
Having you lied on a COVID screening form?
If you are not truthful in daily workplace screenings, it could cost you your job and get you arrested.
Is your job not following COVID-19 safety rules? Report them
The NJ Department of Labor has a special complaint form you can fill out and they’ll send investigators to follow up if necessary.
NJ applies for federal aid to give unemployed extra $300 a week
It’s not a lot, not everyone will qualify, the process is complicated and the funds won’t be available until October, but NJ leaders say every little bit helps
The pandemic is reshaping NJ employment and job training
As more online opportunities develop, experts expect the new normal to become a more comfortable new normal.
300,000 people in NJ still waiting for their unemployment benefit
The Labor Commissioner says more workers are being hired, a new call center will soon open and a chatbot will become operational on Friday to answer questions.
Getting through? NJ unemployment office makes improvements
Hundreds of new customer service representatives are being activated and new technologies are being used to cut wait times
NJ is working to make apprenticeships the next big career path
The state Department of Labor is creating new apprenticeship programs in non-traditional fields to enhance career opportunities and boost businesses.